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Tips for taking care of your SodGood to Know Information - from our associate Dr. Mike Goatley of VA Tech. click on underlined text
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Sod requires 3 elements to survive: Sun - Water - and Nutrients. Whether newly installed or established all grasses need these. All the sod we grow is sun loving, requiring 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight. If there is shade it is better to get shade from the house vs. the trees. Trees and grass compete for the 3 elements and trees win. Newly installed sod needs to be watered daily at least 1/2 inch each time. Depending on the current temperatures you may need to water 2x a day. Established lawns require 1 ½ inches of water a week. See Care Guide under Maintenance - or call our office. The nutrients are in the soil. The better the soil the better your grass will grow.
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 already looking good in December. Then in the spring may complain that the grass isn't as green as others.
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