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ON SUMMER VACATION? Be careful not to "scalp" your lawn upon return. See Item #9! sod grass |
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Improper Irrigation Systems - Hand watering will not suffice! Sprinkler heads must rise above lawn level, water patterns must overlap, timers are recommended. |
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Delaying the First Mowing - Mow for the first time in 10 to 12 days after installation. Waiting longer does not aid establishment. |
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Covering Sod - with plastic, shadecloth, burlap, anything! Have sod delivered only when you are ready to install immediately - never cover it! |
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Mowing Too Short - Check the mowing heights of the variety you've chosen. NEVER remove more than 1/3 of the blade length at any one mowing. If your lawn gets out of hand, reduce blade length by 1/3 over a succession of mowings 5 days apart. |
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Doing Preparation While Laying Sod - Prepare at least two days in advance. You will spot uneven areas and poor drainage. |
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Heavy Traffic - Even light foot traffic should be avoided for 4 weeks. |
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Not Pre-Irrigating - Water the area of installation the night before. Dry soil under new sod robs the roots of moisture. |
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Premature Feeding - Tender, new lawns do not take well to a "hot" feeding. Never feed before a lawn is one month old, then only with a mild, balanced (16-16-16 e.g.), time release fertilizer; not ammonium sulfate. |
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Not Using A Roller, Twice - As a final step in preparation and during installation. Light rolling after sod is installed minimizes poor initial contact. |
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Improper Irrigation - Most important! New lawns should be watered 15-20 minutes, three times a day, 7 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. for the first 14 days. Subsequent watering instructions are given in this guide. Hand watering will not be sufficient - DO NOT WATER AT NIGHT - it promotes disease. |
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Not Watering As You Install - After every ten pieces (50 sq. ft.) take a break, and lightly water everything you've installed, as you go. |
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Failure to Read, Understand, Follow and Keep This Guide - this guide gives you complete instruction for preparation and installation. It also advises you on changes in watering and feeding schedules and assists you in troubleshooting - READ IT AND KEEP IT. |
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Applying Fungicide - Don't - It is very rare that a new lawn develops fungus. Do not apply fungicide to a new lawn. |
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