Care Instructions
Complete Sod Care Guide
Keep your lawn healthy and beautiful with proper care and maintenance. From mowing to fertilizing, learn the best practices for long-term success.
Mowing
- Wait 2-3 weeks after installation for first cut
- Never remove more than 1/3 of grass blade height
- Keep mower blades sharp for clean cuts
- Vary mowing pattern to prevent soil compaction
- Mow when grass is dry to prevent disease
Watering
- Deep, infrequent watering encourages deep roots
- Water early morning (4-9 AM) for best results
- Adjust for rainfall and temperature
- 1-1.5 inches per week for established lawns
- Check soil moisture 4-6 inches deep
Fertilizing
- First feeding 4-6 weeks after installation
- Follow soil test recommendations
- Warm-season: Feed during active growth
- Cool-season: Spring and fall applications
- Use slow-release formulas when possible
Pest & Disease Control
- Monitor regularly for signs of problems
- Identify issues before treating
- Use targeted treatments, not broad-spectrum
- Improve cultural practices to prevent issues
- Follow product labels exactly
Seasonal Care Calendar
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Spring
- Remove winter debris
- First fertilization
- Pre-emergent weed control
- Check irrigation system
- Increase mowing frequency
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Summer
- Raise mowing height
- Water deeply but less often
- Monitor for pests/disease
- Light fertilization
- Avoid heavy foot traffic in heat
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Fall
- Aerate compacted areas
- Overseed if needed
- Fall fertilization
- Continue mowing until dormant
- Leaf removal
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Winter
- Limit foot traffic on frozen grass
- Keep lawn clear of debris
- Plan spring improvements
- Service mowing equipment
- Monitor for winter diseases
Quick Reference Guide
Mowing Height
2.5-3.5 inches (most grasses)
Watering
1-1.5 inches per week
Fertilizer
3-4 times per year
Aeration
Annually (compacted soil)
Soil pH
6.0-7.0 (most grasses)
First Mow
2-3 weeks after install
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