CARING FOR NEW SOD
Best Time To Plant
SOD IN COLORADO
The best time to lay sod in Colorado is in the spring or fall. The ideal temperature for sod installation is between 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. If you lay sod when it's too hot, the sod will dry out and die. If you lay sod when it's too cold, the sod will not take root properly. Spring and fall are also the times when rain is most likely, which is necessary for watering newly laid sod. If you must lay sod during the summer, be sure to water it frequently and heavily.
Week 1: water 2-3 times a day
Week 2: water 1-2 times a day
Week 3: water every day or every other day
Week 4: water 2-3 times per week to establish your ongoing schedule
Sod Installations in Denver
Proper watering for the first month after installation is the single most important step to giving your sod lawn the best possible start. Your lawn should be very wet and feel like a sponge when stepped on. In the first 3-4 weeks keep the foot traffic to a minimum. The root structure will grow and spread much quicker with less traffic.
Keep the depth of wetness to at least 4”. This can be checked by pulling back a corner of the turf and using a screwdriver or sharp tool to push into the soil. If it does not push in more water needs to be applied. Make certain that water is getting to all areas of your new lawn. Corners and edges can be easily missed by sprinklers.
Install Sod For A Healthy Lawn
One of the best ways to achieve a beautiful, healthy lawn is to lay sod. Sod installation is relatively simple and can be done at any time of year, but there are certain times of year that are better than others for installing sod in Colorado. The best time to lay sod is in the spring or early fall growing season when the weather is cool but not cold, and you still have warm soil temperatures.
During the growing season, new sod needs to be moist to develop strong grass roots. Sod rolls should be laid as soon as possible after delivery, as they will quickly dry out and become difficult to work with.
Soil Preparation For New Sod
It's important to make sure that the soil surface is prepared before laying sod, as the sod roots won't properly root in compacted soil. Once the ground is prepared for the newly installed sod, all that's left to do is water regularly and wait for your new lawn to take shape. With a little care and attention, you'll have a beautiful lawn in no time.