How do I properly maintain sod?

WATERING – Water your new grass immediately after installation. For larger projects (700 sq ft+), don’t wait to water until the job is finished, water as you go.

1. To check your water level, pull back the corner of the sod piece. The underlying soil should be very moist.
2. Make sure water is getting to all areas of your lawn.
3. Edges along asphalt and concrete, corners, areas near buildings, as well as places on top of embankments and mounds often dry out fastest.
4. At first, water daily or more often, keeping sod moist until it is firmly rooted (about 2 weeks). Later, depending on weather conditions, water less frequently but enough so that water will penetrate deeper into the root zone.
5. Water as early in the morning as possible to avoid evaporation due to sun and wind.

Do NOT use a high pressure water system (ex. fire hose) to water your sod. Use a sprinkler, and move it around your sodded area as needed.