New Sod Watering Planner
Free sod and turf tool

New Sod Watering Planner

Pick your grass, the month and your sprinkler to get a day by day watering schedule for the first four weeks.

These tools give planning-level estimates from typical values and the details you enter. They are not quotes, designs or engineering, and results depend on your actual yard, soil, drainage, sun, site conditions and local rules. Only a site visit can confirm what a project needs, and we give you a written scope and price before any work begins.

How it works

Four quick steps.

  1. 01

    Pick your grass

    Fescue, Bermuda, zoysia or bluegrass.

  2. 02

    Pick the month

    Heat and wind change how much water new sod needs.

  3. 03

    Pick your sprinkler

    Spray heads, rotors and hose sprinklers put out water at different rates.

  4. 04

    Follow the schedule

    A week by week plan for the first month.

Tips

  • Water early in the morning and again in the afternoon, and skip nighttime watering.
  • Use the tug test at the end of week two to see whether roots have grabbed.
  • Edges, slopes and sunny spots dry first. Give them extra attention.
Questions

About this tool.

How long do I water new sod?

Plan on a careful schedule for about four weeks, then move to deep, less frequent watering.

What if it rains?

Skip cycles that rain covers and check that the soil is not soggy.

How do I know how much my sprinkler puts out?

Set empty cans on the lawn, run it for fifteen minutes and measure the depth of water collected.

Is this exact?

No. It is a starting point. Adjust with the weather and by checking the soil.

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Ready for a lawn you will love?

Call us and we will visit, measure your yard and give you a clear plan and a written scope for sod, artificial turf or both.

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