Sod Installation Guide

Watering New Sod

Caring For The Newly Installed Sod Is The Sole Responsibility Of The Homeowner. NCTC Will Not Be Held Responsible For Damaged Or Dead Turf If The Homeowner Fails To Water Properly. Reference The Information Below For NCTC’s Watering & Care Recommendations.

The goal is to keep your new sod wet like a sponge, until it’s roots form and you feel resistance due to the roots taking into the ground.

To keep the sod this wet, you’ll need to water at least once every morning (example: 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on your water pressure), with possibly 1-2 more watering cycles throughout the day depending on grass type and climate. The supplemental watering cycles are meant to keep your grass continually moist for the first 2-3 weeks until well rooted, likely at a 15-20 minute cycle. You should be able to feel a slight “give” when you walk across your lawn. If your lawn is squishy, you’re leaving footprints, or you have water running out from underneath the sod, you’ll want to gradually reduce your watering times.

A good schedule to follow is

• Week 1 - Water every day

• Week 2 - Water every other day

• Week 3 - Water as needed

For even more information, visit SuperSod’s Watering Guide here.

Watering An Established Lawn

An established lawn will require 1” of water per week for warm season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia) and up to 2” per week for cool season grass (Fescue).