You’ve finally decided to win the patchy brown war in your backyard by installing an “instant lawn.” Thick, lush sod strips generally provide immediate satisfaction through the appearance of a finished lawn, but how long will it take for sod lines to disappear? Generally, it will take between four and six weeks for sod likes…
Although sod installation is the quickest avenue to getting a lush new lawn, the sod requires some diligent aftercare so that it can become fully established. One of the most important elements of this aftercare is how often you water the new sod, as it has different requirements throughout the first few weeks beyond installation…
Of all the options available, laying sod is the quickest and often the most reliable way to getting a new lawn full of thick green grass. It might seem like a big job, but with the right tools, preparation, and installation method, any amateur gardener can DIY their way from rolls of unlaid sod to…
If you’ve just set down some new sod and you’re excitedly watching it take root and settle into a lawn, you might be wondering how soon you can take a mower over it and start cutting the blades short and even. A lot of people wait longer than they need to; you might be surprised…
Anyone who has just laid down new sod will be standing back, looking at the results, and wondering how soon they need to be adding fertilizer. After all, if you’re adding sod to your garden, the chances are that you want quick (but beautiful) results. Caring for your sod properly will soon turn it into…
