New Sod Installation Tips & Care

This is where you want to be when you're preparing to install a new lawn by laying sod

Dreaming about new sod but don’t know where to start?

It's as easy as green side up!

 

Start with soil prep, then lay your sod with the green side up. Finally, keep it moist until it roots and mow it as soon as it starts growing.

That's it in a nutshell, but the following pages were written to answer all your detailed questions.

Step 1: Soil Preparation Guides

Healthy soil is critical for healthy grass. Start your new lawn out right with a soil-first approach as outlined in these guides. 🤎
How to Conduct a Soil Test for Your Lawn

How to Conduct a Soil Test for Your Lawn

Prepare Your Lawn for Success with Compost

Prepare Your Lawn for Success with Compost

Step 3: Watering & Maintenance Guides for New Lawns

After you laid your sod according to the articles above, here are the guides you need for the next stage of caring for a brand new lawn. At this point, repeat these mantras: "mow as soon as there is something to mow" and "water, water, water" 💦
How to Water New Sod During Root Establishment

How to Water New Sod During Root Establishment

How & When to Water Your Lawn

How & When to Water Your Lawn

How Soon Should I Cut My Grass?

How Soon Should I Cut My Grass?

Master Lawn Mowing: Top 7 Tips for a Lush and Healthy Lawn

Master Lawn Mowing: Top 7 Tips for a Lush and Healthy Lawn

The Best Times to Apply Fertilizer

The Best Times to Apply Fertilizer

Fertilizer Tricks for your TifBlair Centipede Lawn

Fertilizer Tricks for your TifBlair Centipede Lawn

How to Calculate Fertilizer Rates

How to Calculate Fertilizer Rates

Super-Sod's Yellow Spreader Settings

Super-Sod's Yellow Spreader Settings

Frequently Asked Questions

Now it's time to enjoy watching those seems fill in and your new lawn take shape! We're anticipating your inquisitive nature with these articles. 🌱
What's Up When New Sod Doesn't Match?

What's Up When New Sod Doesn't Match?

Will Yellow Sod Recover?

Will Yellow Sod Recover?

Why Soil Testing is Important

Why Soil Testing is Important

Why Lawn pH Matters — Testing & Adjusting Soil pH for a Healthy Yard

Why Lawn pH Matters — Testing & Adjusting Soil pH for a Healthy Yard

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