MAINTENANCE
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Sod
Watering
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Water
is critical to the health and vibrancy of your new turf. For
the first 2 weeks after installation, water your lawn 4-5 times
a day, avoiding run off and pooling. After 2 weeks, water your
lawn every other day. The following watering schedules will
keep your new lawn as green as it can be.
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SUMMER
WATERING SCHEDULE
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Time
Since Install
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Water
Frequency
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Schedule
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Watering
Duration
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First
2 weeks
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4
to 5 times daily
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8
am, 11 am
2 pm, 5 pm |
5
to 10 minutes
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Third
week
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1
time daily
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between
10 am and 3pm
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15
to 20 minutes
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After
roots are established
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every
other day
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early
morning
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15
to 20 minutes
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WINTER
WATERING SCHEDULE
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Time
since install
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Water
Frequency
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Schedule
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Watering
Duration
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First
2 weeks
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2
times daily
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8
am, 2 pm
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10
to 15 minutes
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Third
week
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every
other day
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between
3 am and 6 am
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15
to 20 minutes
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After
roots are established
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Once
every 3 to 10 days
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early
morning
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15
to 20 minutes
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Sod
Mowing
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Begin
mowing your lawn 2 weeks after installation or once the root
system has attached to the soil. Your lawn should be mowed once
a week. It is best to cut no more than 1/3
of the total height, keeping the grass about 1 inch. Allowing your lawn to grow tall and then cutting it short can damage the plant. |
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Sod
Fertilizing
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When
your lawn is properly fertilized, good density and deep color
will be maintained. You will also strengthen the plant, protecting
your lawn from drought, disease, and weeds. Use the chart below
to provide the right nutrients at the right time.
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FERTILIZING
TIMES
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N-P-K
ANALYSES
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Newly
Installed Sod
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9-14-17
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Summer
Growing Season
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21-7-14
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Winter
Growing Season
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16-20-20
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The
N-P-K analysis on your fertilizer is the ratio of Nitrogen content
(N), phosphorous content (P), and Potassium content (K). These
are the ideal analyses for your lawn; however fertilizers with
a similar ratio will also strengthen your turf and liven up
its color. Always follow the instructions for application that
are on the bag.
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Seasonal
Transitions:
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Grass
will go dormant during the winter months, but you can have a
lush, green lawn year round with ease! Follow these transitional
tips for a beautiful summer and winter lawn.
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Fall
Transition:
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| Once evenings are below 65 it is time to plant your winter rye grass. | |
| Mow your grass to a height of ½ inch | |
| Spread perennial rye seed by following the guidelines on the bag | |
| Spread ¼ inch of mulch or manure, or 2 cubic feet per 100 square feet | |
| Fertilize with a 16-20-20 or a similar analysis | |
| Water for about 15 minutes 3 to 4 times daily until the rye begins to grow | |
| Resume regular watering and mowing | |
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Spring
Transition:
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| Once evenings are regularly above 65 begin transitioning your lawn to hybrid summer grass. | |
| Mow your grass to a height of ½ inch | |
| Do not water your lawn for about 5 days, this stresses the rye grass and allows the hybrid turf to take over. | |
| Fertilize with 21-7-14 or a similar analysis | |
| Resume regular watering and mowing |
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MAKING
YOUR YARD GREEN
1: Measuring
/ 2: Soil
Preparation / 3:
Sod
Installation
MAINTENANCE
Sod Watering / Sod Mowing / Sod Fertilizing / Seasonal Transitions
