October 23, 2026New sod can feel slightly soft during the first days after installation because both the turf and the soil beneath…- October 21, 2026If new sod is pulling away at the seams, the most common causes are moisture loss, shrinkage, gaps left during…
- October 19, 2026If the centers of your new sod pieces are green but the edges or seams are turning brown, those areas…
- October 16, 2026Children should stay off newly installed sod as much as possible during the first couple of weeks while roots begin…
- October 14, 2026You should mow new sod only after it has rooted firmly enough that the mower will not lift, shift, or…
- October 12, 2026You should aerate soil before installing new sod when compaction is limiting air, water movement, or root penetration, but standard…
October 7, 2026Topsoil usually provides the primary soil base under new sod, while compost is better used as an amendment to improve…
October 5, 2026The best soil pH for lawn sod is generally slightly acidic to neutral, with many turfgrasses performing well around a…
October 2, 2026Sprinkler coverage affects new sod establishment by determining whether every section receives enough consistent moisture to keep the sod alive…- September 30, 2026If you are deciding whether to install irrigation before or after sod, irrigation should generally be installed, adjusted, and tested…
