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Why use sod? 

* Sod gives a drab lawn an instant shot of beautiful, green grass.

* Sod stops erosion quickly with a fast growing root system. 

* Sod provides immediate cooling around structures with its absorbtion of ultra-violet rays.

How is the sod doing?

Sod is doing very well.    Sod is healthy, good root structure, and has very good color and texture.    

 Our sod is available to commercial and retail customers!!!   

WATERING

A lawn under water stress is more prone to disease, insects and weeds.  Avoid water stress on your lawn by following a few basic watering guidelines.  **Always water in the early morning.  Watering mid-day causes the water to evaporate before it can get to the roots.  You need the water to get down below the roots so that the roots will follow

NEWLY INSTALLED SOD

*Water immediately after installation

*90 degree weather - water HEAVY once a day in the early morning

*Lower temps (70's) - water moderately every other day

You can check the sod to ensure proper watering by gently peeling back a corner of the sod.  Make sure the soil and the soil pad (under grass) is wet.  This shows that the watering is effective and is penetrating through the soil.  Another way to check your soil is by using a screwdriver.  If the soil is too dry, the screwdriver will not be able to penetrate through it.  You want the screwdriver to go in easily without coming out muddy.  You want the water to go down deep so the roots will follow the water.  If the water stays on top, then roots will too. 

ESTABLISHED SOD - (ALREADY ROOTED)

*Once the sod is rooted (generally about 2 weeks after installation), water every 2-3 days depending on the weather conditions.

*Continue to provide adequate watering at least every other day, early in the morning.  Especially when experiencing dry and HOT conditions!