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Sod Worries

9 years ago

Laid down sod 2 weeks ago, and just cut for the first time. Nice and green on top, but the grass below is dark brownish. Lawn seems wet, so I am hoping it has just been over watered. Also found patches where is seemed to be soft, so it may not have had good contact.

No real question, but if you have any input on something I might have done wrong, I would love to hear your suggestions.

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dchall_san_antonio
9 years ago
Sounds like overweatering. It should not feel soft anywhere. That's very likely overwatering. Stay off the soft areas or it will create permanent holes that need to be filled later. You only need enough water to moisten the surface of the underlying soil - not saturate it. It you are using more than 15 minutes per day you are probably overdoing it.

Perchance did you rototill before putting the sod down?
Ben
Original Author
9 years ago
I did rototill, yes.
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