Upon laying your new sod, the most important thing to do is water it. Watering it and knowing when and how much to water is very important. We made a chart below with instructions on when to water and when you can walk and mow on it.
| Sod Type | Notes |
| New Sod | Water 45-60 minutes depending on heat outside. If irrigated, do 45 minutes for pop up and 60 minutes for rotor. |
| After First Watering | water 2 more times same day, each time 15-20 minutes. |
| Day 2 and following 2 weeks | 2 times per day, 15-20 minutes. Recommended times are 8 am and 1 pm. |
| Watering schedule when hot | Water 3 times 80 degress or hotter watering times should be 8 am, 11 am, 2 pm |
| Important Note | Too much overrwatering creates fungus and algae. |
| After 2 weeks, Mowing Time | After 2 weeks, shut off water for 1-2 days. Let soil dry out then walk on it. If you don’t sink, you can mow. |
| First Mow | Mow your lawn at its highest setting after testing your new sod by walking and not sinking into it. |
| Week 3 | Water once a day for 15-20 minutes |
| Week 4 and onward | Water every other day or less depending on weather |