The first weeks decide everything: a clear watering and care plan, check-ins and fixes so new sod roots deep and stays green.
Sod does not fail because of the sod. It fails because of water. A new lawn has no established roots, so it depends on you for moisture until it anchors itself into the soil below. Too little and the edges brown and curl. Too much and the roots stay lazy, the soil goes soggy and fungus moves in. Getting the first few weeks right is the single biggest thing you can do for a new lawn.
A care plan takes the guesswork out. We give you a day-by-day schedule for watering amounts and times, tell you how to check roots by gently lifting a corner and set a date for the first mowing. We explain what to do after heavy rain, in hot spells and in the first cold snap of fall. You can also book check-in visits where we walk the lawn, test the roots, adjust the plan and fix any trouble spots before they spread.
Week one is frequent and light. Week two eases off but goes deeper. A simple schedule beats guessing.
Gently lift a corner after a couple of weeks. If it resists, roots are anchoring and you can start mowing.
Heat, wind and rain change the plan. We tell you how to adjust so you do not drown or dry out the lawn.
Optional visits let us check root growth, fix spots and make sure the lawn is on track.
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Tug test explained.
Heat and rain.
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Spots caught fast.
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You tell us about your yard and what you want, a new lawn, a fix for a worn one or a turf area, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, measure each area, check sun, shade, soil and drainage and take photos of anything of note.
We explain your options for sod, turf or both, and give you a written scope with quantities, timing and clear pricing.
We mark utilities, remove old turf, set the grade, loosen and improve the soil and build the base before anything new goes down.
We lay sod in tight, staggered rows or install turf over a compacted stone base, with clean edges and tight seams.
We clean up, roll or brush the surface, walk you through the watering and care plan and set a reminder for your next check.
Keep it moist, not soggy, with light watering several times a day in the first week, then deeper and less often.
Usually after about two weeks, when the sod resists a gentle tug. Mow with a sharp blade.
Edges dry first. Extra water at the edges and checking sprinkler coverage usually helps.
Yes. Soggy soil keeps roots shallow and invites disease. We explain how to check.
Many lawns benefit from a starter fertilizer at installation and another feeding after a few weeks of growth.
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