Care of your new lawn
No matter how well a sod lawn is installed, it must be properly cared for by the owner for successful growth.
VERY IMPORTANT!
Once the sod is installed, YOU MUST IMMEDIATELY WATER THE SOD AND EVERY DAY THEREAFTER FOR AT LEAST TWO WEEKS!
The first three days you must water the sod to the depth of 3-4" in the soil underneath the sod.
The next seven days the sod must be watered until the soil directly underneath the sod is wet.
The next few days, the sod must be kept wet and never let the grass wilt.
The sod is established when it is attached to the ground and cannot be pulled up. Watering can be backed off to every other day.
In temperatures exceeding 80°, a general-purpose fungicide should be applied to avoid brown patches, etc.
In order to maintain a plush, healthy lawn, one should get on a 5-step program at the local garden center.
