CONGRATULATIONS on purchasing your new sod! If you are looking at sod, NOW is the time to buy! Please review all of the FAQ tabs but here is a quick review if you are in a rush!
Your sod is working hard to establish itself. Prior to being installed on your lawn it was pampered 24 X 7. We provided your grass with the perfect balance of Colorado sunshine, nutrients and care. Please allow 2 to 3 weeks before pets, children, neighbors and everyone else walks on your brand new sod!
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New Sod Watering Instructions
#1) Water NEW sod for at least 45 minutes directly after installation
#2) Water NEW sod at least 3 times per day between 15 minutes and 30 minutes for 2 weeks
#3) Week 3 & 4 after installation gradually eliminate both watering time & watering cycles per day until you are watering 1 X 2-3 times per week
Water Everyday
Please wait 2-3 weeks to mow your grass.New Sod Mowing Instructions
#1 ) FIRST MOW plan between 2 & 3 weeks cut grass no shorter than 3 inches
#2) SECOND MOW & ON mow grass 1 time per week, cut between 2.5” and 3.5” during growing season (usually late March to Early October)
Mowing
Sod Troubleshooting
Problem
Under-watering: Sod is shrinking, curling, turning colors other than green.
Solution
Water more frequently and time per watering cycle.
Problem
Over-watering: Sod is mushy, soggy, shows colors other than green.
Solution
Water fewer cycles and for less duration each cycle.
Problem
You accidentally used fertilizer on your new sod and your lawn is starting to turn brown.
Solution
We recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks before you start to use fertilizer on your newly installed lawn. There is a chance that you triggered a response from the grass known as dormancy. It’s not dead but you likely triggered a natural survival mechanism in which the grass is responding to stress or unfavorable conditions. Your sleeping beauty will emerge when conditions improve. While it may turn brown or appear dead, your grass is very much alive. Provide with consistent watering, avoid mowing, and keep the foot traffic to a minimum.
Problem
You have tried the steps above and it has been more than a few weeks.
