OOver 40 years of Making Virginia Green
Winter is the BEST time to install sod. Turf Type Tall Fescue is a cool season grass and does very well this time of year. It is still important to prepare the yard for receiving a new plant, as well as make sure grass is kept watered. Winter weather has more moisture, therefore requiring little to no maintenance this time of year. Wind can dry the sod out so it is important to keep an eye on your newly installed sod. The sod will root in 10-14 days. After the sod has rooted, it should still be kept saturated by the winter weather. If we have a dry spell water it once a week. It is recommended to water in the morning to wash off the dew - which has sugar in it. It is important to continue watering while the roots are still "baby" roots. Although Mother Nature may give us an afternoon rain - watering in the morning allows the sod to soak it up and be dry towards the evening hours.
Fertilization - It is important to remember to apply the right time of year. Use the SOD method of application. Once sod has rooted remember to fertilize in (September), (October) and December. Applying fertilizer in December will help the sod "green up" in the spring. Many want to skip this step because the grass is looking good in December. Then in the spring complain that the grass isn't as green as others.
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