When you install new sod, the first and most important thing that should be done is it should be watered. This should be done at all times, except if the sod was laid in the winter. The reason for this is that sod installations that were conducted in the winter will not have to worry about damage from heat. There is also enough moisture available to provide the sod with the water that it needs. Sod installed during the winter will often require less watering as there is less heat to take away the vital moisture that the newly installed turf will need.
The Rules for Watering Sod
- The amount of water that the sod needs will often depend on the time of year it was installed. Installations done in the winter will require very little water as opposed to the summer months. Watering times in the fall and spring will often depend on the temperature and rainfall.
- Newly installed sod should be watered for around 2 months.
- People who install new sod should aim to give their new lawn around 1 inch of water daily. This is the right amount to ensure that the sod grows properly.
- Skip watering the sod if rains in the day or the night before. The decision to not water based on rain all depends on how much falls.
- If watering sod in the summer days, it is best to give the turf water everyday
- If watering sod in the winter days, it is best to give turf water every other day or every 2 days.
- Do Not Over Water Sod! When watering sod, make sure it is the right amount. Giving too much water can cause the sod not to root.
- Do not water sod at night. When watered at night, the sod is exposed to the possibility of fungus. Fungi love moist regions and at night the water just sits on the grass. This is the perfect breeding ground for fungus.