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Sod Prep
The are a few things to be completed before new sod is installed
Removing all old Sod
The are a few things to be completed before new sod is installed and this is
Grading and Leveling
Grading and leveling the ground.
If grading and leveling is not done than chances are one will land up with a uneven, ripply lawn.
Removing all old Sod/weeds
Remove all the old sod, this can be done with a sod cutter or with a shovel!
Watering
Start to water as soon as sod installation is completed. Remember 90% of plant death is because of a lack of water. Sod is new grass that has recently been harvested from the land. The roots are now exposed. There is a need for water as soon as possible. Once the sod is on the ground, the roots are ready to start establishment!
The ground needs to be saturated if possible. The water is to prevent the sod from shrinking.
Watering hose or lawn irrigation system is perfect for the job. Set your timers to the longest setting on the timer.
Sod Establishment
Floratam Sod - St. Augustine Sod and Bahia Sod can be planted year-round in Florida as the tempature is generally warmer, the best time to plant is when environmental conditions allow for rapid establishment. Allowing the grass to establish and develop a deep root system before it experiences temperature extremes will help it establish more quickly.
As The Weather Changes ... We Recommend
Our Winters are becoming longer, our weather is becoming colder. We recommend the best time to sod is after the freezing weather. We want your lawn to have the optimal growth and that is when it is "nice" outside.
It is important to provide frequent irrigation when grass is establishling. Multiple, short irrigations throughout the course of the day for 7 to 10 days following planting will help the grass establish. After the roots have pegged down, cut back frequency to once a day and increase the time to 1/4 to ½ inch for another 7 days. After this, reduce frequency to 2 to 3 times weekly, again applying ¼ to ½ inch of water. Three to 4 weeks after sodding, the grass should be fully established and irrigation can begin on an “as-needed” basis.
Do not mow the lawn
Do not mow the lawn until the roots have had a chance to peg down into the soil, generally about 10 to 14 days after planting. Pegging means that the sod cannot be lifted without appreciable force.
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