3-4 weeks minimum, as long as sod has gripped and taken root. 2 weeks is all it take for fescue/bluegrass sod to root during the growing season. the best test is to see how hard it is to pull it up and be gentle not to turn fast and sharp when mowing the first couple of times.
For fescue/bluegrass in the midatlantic region it is in the fall. This gives the grass the most growing time before the stress of summer arrives. Also the roots grow very well here until December depending on the weather. Other grasses are different as some like Bermuda like the summer.
Water the sod long enough to wet the upper 4 to 6 inches of soil. Try to keep the soil moist but not saturated for the first 2 weeks. After that continue with normal watering, at least 1/2 inch twice a week.
You avoid fertilizingfor awhile to avoid burning the new roots. Watering regularly will be what the sod needs. Check with your local nursery.
After the sod roots. Pull up on the sod after 2 weeks and see how well it holds to the ground. Once it is firmly holding mow slow and dont turn sharp with your mower for a few cutiings.
Normally 35-40 days after install
Adam I Brodofsky
A & N Sod Supply Inc
Early spring. and fall for othersd
april/may?
The best way to take care of the new sod is to water it. You do not want to fertilize it until the early part of spring
Just long enough for the the new sod to sink it with the dirt. This would make the worms highly enjoy the new sod then after that take up the sod in the middle ofnthe lawn and plant a tree for the best growth of sod.
Certainly, you can lay sod at anytime. You do have to insure that there is plenty of water for the new sod.
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Yes. We do it a lot as long as the extra topsoil wont mess up the drainage or cause new problems. Particularly around sidewalks and driveways. Make sure to completely cover the old sod with new soil.
Fertilize as the new seasons growth starts.
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Use a tiller to loosen the soil. Rake soil smooth. Unroll sod onto raked soil. Tamp in place with the flat of the rake head. Sprinkle topsoil along the seams between rolls of sod. Use a lawn roller to insure sod is firmly in contact with soil. Water new sod.
The best quality so d in the fredericton new brunswick region is portobello sod. There sod is a very deep green and is well maintained all the way to your house. I think it is phenomanal sod. If you want to contact them I found them in the yellow pages.
A professional installer will always roll, especially if it is for a residence. The exception is on hills or grades as it may shift the sod. Many new houses don't as they don't want the extra expense.
Sod can be palletized for different amounts of time depending on the weather. Always, order the sod when you are ready to install and get in on the ground as fast as possible to ensure quality and chances of survival. In the winter months, dormant sod may be palletized for days with no issues. In the summertime when sod is green and growing, sod may start to yellow in a day in extreme heat. Normally it is suggested between 12 and 24 hours depending on the sod and weather.
Sod shoud not have grubbs in it however it can probably be sucessufully treated rater than being replaced