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How many times a day should I water my new sod?

1 (once)
29%
2 (twice)
48%
3 (three times)
13%
4 (four times)
4%
5 (five times)
2%
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Question: How many times a day should I water my new sod?
Top Answer (48% of 191 votes): 2 (twice).

Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: For the first 7-10 days you should water twice a day for around 20 minutes. You want to moisten the upper half inch of dirt and make sure that stays wet.
Always Best Solutions LLC
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Morning and evening
A1-Day1
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: You should water your new sod twice a day. Once in the morning before the sun comes out too much. And once in the evening time after the sunsets. Each watering should be between 30 to 60 minutes
King Landscape
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Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: The main way to ensure your new sod can root in quickly and maintain a healthy look is plenty of water! Early in the morning and late evening are ideal times to ensure the sod is able to absorb most of the water being applied.
Garrett’s Landscape and Design
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: You have to keep it moist.
Tropical Greenscape LLC
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Watering is very important to your sod health. Twice a day for 5 minutes of each zone in ideal conditions should be efficient for a new healthy lawn. Obviously weather conditions can and will effect this advice.
Meridian Eco land Solutions
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Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: If laying new sod I would water 1 time per day late evening time or early morning so may get proper water.
Special T Lawncare
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: For approximately 2 weeks after installation
Perry's Landscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: New sod should be watered 2 to 3 times a day to keep it moist.
Get A Grip LLC
ProMatcher
Answer: 3 (three times)
Explanation: It's important to keep the soil moist to help promote rooting. Seed or sod take root better with a moist soil.
Thompson Lawn Care
Answer: 3 (three times)
Explanation: For new installations 3xs a day for 20mins after 6wks twice a day for 20mins
Double AA Lawn Care
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Twice a day for 20 minutes for the first 2 months ensures a solid 6 in of water to the root.
citrus valley landscape and property maintenance
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Once in the early morning to help it throughout the day and later in the evening So it has a recovery time during the night
Lawn solutions
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: It is a good idea to water your grass 1 time in the morning for 20 minutes and 1 time in the afternoon for 20 minutes because it will mean that you have watered 1 inch worth of water which is the amount of water need to have a healthy and full yard
WB Lawn & Landscape
Answer: 3 (three times)
Explanation: At least 3 times a day for the first week then 2 times a day
Sprinkle Me Sprinklers and Landscape
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Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: morning and afternoon—thorough, deep watering is best until the soil is saturated but not puddling. Morning is ideal with lower wind speeds and less water is lost to evaporation.
C&R Landscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: New sod should be given a1" - 1 1/2"of water daily, unless there is rainl. Do not water in excess so as to create puddles, which can rot the grass or encourage fungal diseases. After the first seven to ten days, you can generally go down to watering every other day, reducing it even further as you move into the third and fourth weeks. Strategic watering encourages the blades to send their roots deeper into the soil, increasing the chances of long lasting sod. Now, if laying sod in the summer months, newly planted sod requires more water and needs 2 - 2 1/2? of water daily for the first week.
Smart Irrigation Systems, LLC
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Continue watering new sod twice per day, in the morning and afternoon—thorough, deep watering is best until the soil is saturated but not puddling. Morning is ideal with lower wind speeds and less water is lost to evaporation.
CJRR Landscape Inc
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Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Once in the morning and once in the evening.
Hughes Landscaping Inc.
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: early Spring, cooler temp. you can water 1/2" per day per newly installed sod zone early morning 7am Summer, During 90+ degrees water 1/2" twice per day per newly installed sod zone early morning 7am early evening 7pm
Florida Lawn Masters
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: The best i time is 7 pm and 4 am
Bay Area Garden Services
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Day 2 and the Following Two Weeks: You will be watering your Sod Lawn two times per day for 15-20 minutes. Our recommended times are (8:00 am, and 1pm). After 2 weeks please shut off your water for 1-2 days and let your SOIL dry out a little bit so that you can walk on it.
Lawn Ranger
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: The first 10 days I like to water for 10 minutes at 5am and 10 minutes at 3pm. The watering schedule is adjusted as the sod progresses in age.
Main Street Mowing
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Usually a deep watering early in morning will be absorbed better and allow for excess water to evaporate and not cause mold or disease to form.
Warco Landscapes
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: small waterings of about 15 in the morning , 15 in the late afternoon for about two weeks after the installation.
Roots 'n Shoots LLC
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Morning and evening
McCullough's Property Maintenance inc.
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: For good quality of growth
Hardscaping Plus
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: When it is first laid you should water it once to twice a day for about a week. Once it starts rooting in you can water a couple of times a week.
Cedar Ridge Landscaping LLC
Answer: 3 (three times)
Explanation: 2 to 3 times per day when hot and sunny. Once the sod takes root you can lessen the waterering to once per day.
S&M Landscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Twice to prevent a run off
Sunshine Landscape & Irrigation inc.
ProMatcher
Answer: 4 (four times)
Explanation: Depends on the soil, First 2 weeks 3-5 times a day. Make it springy. It is very important. Weeks 2-4, 1-3 times a day. After that you can skip a day.(depends on the weather)
Perfect landsacping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Irrigate newly-laid sod with 0.2 inches of water daily, with short watering once in the morning and once in the afternoon, for about 14 days following installation. More water will be needed during hot and dry weather to make sure roots do not become dry.
Cuttin Up In Acadiana LLC
Answer: 5 (five times)
Explanation: Water your new and often during the day.
J.D Landscapes & Designs Ltd.
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Water daily for the first 30 days regardless of the sod type. Best times to water is between 12am-8am
ABPM, LLC
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Sod should always be watered once a day. If you lay sod in the summer, you'll have to water at least once a day for several weeks.
Land Tech Landscapes
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: If planting sod in the spring no need to water twice a day but I normally tell customers to Water 2 times a day if no rain is in the forecast or if it's too hot
Carders Tree & Landscaping
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Watering cycle depends on the time of the year the sod is installed
Green Seed Landscaping
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: To encourage rooting, water every 2 to 3 days or just often enough to make sure the soil is moist (not wet) to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. Warm-season grasses sodded in late fall or winter may not be well rooted until spring and may need watering until spring rooting begins. In hotter weather (above 80 degrees F), new sod may need watering daily until it is well rooted. After the sod is well rooted, irrigate deeply and infrequently. This will help the grass roots grow deep into the soil and make the grass more drought-tolerant. Begin mowing the sod as soon as it is rooted and is being watered less frequently. Heavy mowers may cause ruts if grass is mowed too soon or the soil is not firmed before planting. For more information on turfgrass selection, establishment and care, visit the Texas AgriLife Extension Bookstore (http://agrilife bookstore.org).
Grass Kisser
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: The soil on the back of the sod should be damp to wet. If it is not damp, water at least 30 minutes. Second through fifth day watering
Affordable Lawn and Landscaping
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: The soil on the back of the sod should be damp to wet. If it is not damp, water at least 30 minutes. Second through fifth day watering – Check your lawn at least one time per day or more than once if it is hot or windy.
JK Michiana Landscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: too much water will over moisten. in the beginning, it is in shock. it requires just enough to adjust to its new environment.
RB Home Solutions
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: That's a difficult question to answer. Reason being, it all depends on your location(State.) The type of exposure the sod is faced with, rainfall, and time of year. You want the sod to stay Moist. So if the sod is planted in a shady area, the less likely it is to dry out. Has it rained that day or not? Watering varries on the situation. If dry, hot, and sun exposed.. Twice per day. Shady and rainy, possibly not at all.
Galloway Land Services
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Water in the early morning to prevent evaporation. Also keep the soil wet so in some areas you may need to water more.
Lawn Rescue
Answer: 4 (four times)
Explanation: New sod must be saturated with water so it can have a more solid base and less preferated lines
Night Landscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Depending on the whether you should water sod 2 to 3 times daily until it's rooted in. Then it can watered 20 minutes a day
Mlt landscape care
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Irrigate newly-laid sod with 0.2 inches of water daily, with short waterings once in the morning and once in the afternoon, for two weeks following installation.The frequency of irrigation can be reduced if roots are established within 10 to 14 days.
CG3 Landscaping LLC
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: the area where sod will be laid should be watered, but not soaked, thoroughly on the day prior to installation. Irrigate newly-laid sod with 0.2 inches of water daily, with short waterings once in the morning and once in the afternoon, for two weeks following installation. More water will be needed during hot and dry weather to make sure roots do not become dry. Edges of individual sod pieces should come into contact with one another so the perimeters do not dry out. The frequency of irrigation can be reduced if roots are established within 10 to 14 days.
Pasquale Landscaping Professional Service
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: In the morning and late afternoon is the ideal times to water. If it seems dry during the middle of the day it needs to be watered three times a day till it's established.
Princess Lawncare Service
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Longer, infrequent watering encourages roots to grow deeper and to establish a strong root system.
LaGreen Landscape
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Short watering once in the am and than once in afternoon after laying your sod for 2 weeks.
C and M Integrity Services
Answer: 5 (five times)
Explanation: Everyday twice a day for 45 mins. for atleast the first week or 2
Creative Touch Landscaping
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: You should water your new sod in morning and at night because if you water in with the sun out you could burn sod.
Team S.W Landscape Contracting LLC
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: You want to keep sod damp for the first few weeks so sod and soil do not dry out. You will want to water in the early morning and late evening
JA Miller Landscaping and Lawn care
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Once in the early morning and once in the evening should do it.
ProMatcher.com
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: for 2 weeks, and then every other day for two weeks and then as needed, based on weather conditions.
Sod Sales Direct
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Morning And Evening
Fox Lawn Care Services
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: For proper amount of water per day to establish lawn
JVs landscaping
ProMatcher
Answer: 4 (four times)
Explanation: It depends on the temperature and the time of the year. I recommend watering sod at least five times a day when the temperature is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
TJ's Seasonal Services, LLC
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Morning and evening. Don't drown it though!
Natural Expressions Tree and Landscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Water you Sod, for two short intervals in the morning and then at dusk will be optimal. Otherwise you want to water it first thing in the morning to keep your lawn moist for the heat of the day.
Green Leaf Landscape
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: There is no specific amount of water to put on new sod if you can walk on the sod and your foot print stays this is a good indication of needing water.
Chatham Property Maintenance
Answer: 5 (five times)
Explanation: 1-888-602-9995
allplanters
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: morning and afternoon
MR JOHN LAWN TECHNICIAN
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: New sod should be watered one time per day and two times if it is very hot
Sodfather
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: Irrigate newly-laid sod with 0.2 inches of water daily, with short waterings once in the morning and once in the afternoon, for two weeks following installation.
Anytime Lawn Care LLC
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Don't drown your new sod.
Sibila's Landscaping
ProMatcher
Answer: 4 (four times)
Explanation: Generally, new sod should remain moist, NOT WET. Usually four times a day would suffice, but other conditions affect this. Is is on a slope? Facing the hot afternoon sun? Shaded? What is the soil type, sandy/clay/etc? Many factors come into play. Ask us how we can help with your project.
Anthem Landscape & Design, LLC
Answer: 3 (three times)
Explanation: New sod should never be allowed to dry out. Water 3x a day for the first 14 days. The runtime length is dependent on the ambient temperature and drainage conditions.
Honzo Landscape Company
Answer: 3 (three times)
Explanation: The key to establishing new sod is to keep it properly watered for the first month. Immediately after installing sod, water thoroughly making it spongy to the step. The new sod should be kept thoroughly wet to a depth of 4" to 6" and watered 3 to 5 times a day during the first 7 to 14 days depending on the season.
Fidel Romero Landscape
ProMatcher
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: In the spring the sod should be kept moist but not drenched. water two to three times in the middle of the day depending on the temperature.
MJ Lawnscaping
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: To encourage root growth , new sod should be irrigated daily with short waterings once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Torres Landscape Inc.
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: you need to ensure that new sod has plenty of water. Because the sod is not integrated into the soil below that holds the water, it is imperative to find the right match of giving the roots enough water and encouraging them to seek water in deeper soil
SG Landscape and Outdoors
ProMatcher
Answer: 1 (once)
Explanation: Long enough to keep root zone moist but infrequent enough to enourage them to penetrate soil surface.
Outdoor Designs
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: to ensure roots dont dry
Mendoza's Lawn Care
Answer: 2 (twice)
Explanation: in the morning to give the grass nutrients to deal with the sunlight in the evening to give the grass nutrients to rest and grow through the night
G&K Lawn Maintenance
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