How To Care For NEW SOD In Your Lawn

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@coleackermann584]

AMAZING what Will was able to accomplish at his old house by spoonfeeding EqualizORR! I just ordered my first bag of EqualizORR and GrowORR. The results of my soil test told me that I only need Potassium in my front yard, and I need Potassium and Phosphorus in my back yard. I hope to have similar results with using these on a spoonfeeding program. Looking forward to seeing what Will accomplishes at his new house!

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Just ordered the same products too! Can’t wait to get them on the turf and take it to the next level. Let me know how yours goes 😎

[@steveeck3438]

First real explanation for sod care I heard in awhile!! Alot of home builders in my area are choosing Sod over hydro seeding.

[@paulbaratta1566]

Thank you for an excellent video. I just had back and side yards with new sod, after having an incredible New England style rock retainer wall to level off back yard and fenced in for the grandkids. Perfect timing, please keep,sod info coming

[@michaelwillis1440]

Everytime I watch these videos it amazes me how flat and fence free (besides chain link) that area is

[@jaymetheaccountant]

Great content Ryan 😎 haven’t done sod in a long time! Great appearance by Joey with the Westie Full Body Shake 😆 extra treats for that good boy 🐶

[@Indoor_Man]

I think you understated the effect the roller had. It may just be the video, but it really seemed to make a difference. Thanks for talking about sod!

[@bbtank3000]

Happy Easter! I plan on buying some sod patches. I had Poa Triv pop up in about 20 places in the past few weeks. Bummed because I planted some elite varieties of KBG, but it seems the seed was contaminated with poa triv.

[@derektestorff1900]

I feel for you. Just noticed I’ve got some so when there’s a break in the rain and the wind isn’t gusting I’ll be out there with the roundup.

[@ether2213]

Same boat here, yard was nuked off and added elite kbg. I cut it at .5 inches and it's got tons of areas of poa now

[@bbtank3000]

@@derektestorff1900 I'm just shocked because of the elite variety, but after some light reading I found out it's difficult to screen out poa triv.

[@iankm1]

Same here, got some “elite” grass seed last year from one of the youtube guys and my yard is poa central after never having issues with it before..🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TheCureThatKillz]

I’d like to see a video similar to this one but with a newly seeded or overseeded lawn instead of new sod.

[@GH-og3gc]

Yes! Thank you!! Great tips for new home sod owners and perfect timing.

[@avryn_thiessen]

this video is exactly what I needed to watch as well just built new and laid sod last year!!

[@yannip2083]

Excellent video, Ryan, THE BEST!

[@jfarm_1311]

Good information. Sod tips don’t seem to be something people really talk about

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

Last Aussie 😁. Ryan, great practical information. 😎

[@madpt9728]

Awesome video! My wife and I are the same scenario as Will was when the video was posted. Though one question that I have is, how do I tell if the sod is being over watered? The sod was laid in October of 2022 so this is its first summer. I’m in eastern SD so I suspect that I have cool season grass (but haven’t been able to get an answer as to what kinds) and the landscaping company that installed it set the irrigation system to water for 35 minutes per zone (4 zones in total), 3 times a day. I’ve noticed that on a few of the seams and in the pet spots, that the dead grass almost looks like moss is growing in it? I suspect that the grass is completely dead, so I don’t think the green color is the grass coming back. I apologize if any of that hard to follow.

[@brandonhyden9454]

He has risen!!! Happy Easter!!!

[@patrickfinley4152]

Great video! We just bought a new house north of Des Moines and this year will be the first that I’m working with sod. With our house, the builder said they will do lawn maintenance once in the first year of ownership. The grading is very poor, especially around downspouts where the large areas of the ground (~3’ x 3’) have sunken a few inches. The builders recommended that we wait to have them come out and fix the grading sometime in the summer to let the grading and sod settle. Do you agree with that, or should I have them come out sooner? Thanks!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

If they're only going to do it once I would probably wait until after spring so it has had enough time to settle. Fall will be the best time for any lawn fixes anyway.

[@robertschneider2189]

Winter was hard on the edges of my yard, especially where a snowplow took out a gouge. Sod is not an option for my repairs, because I can't find a mix of bluegrass and perennial rye. Do you ever pre germinate seed? Snow is forecast in Chicago for tonight, and 80 degrees on Saturday, so seeding is on a tight window to repair the lawn.

[@wkm122]

I haven’t pre germinated, but it can’t hurt to put seed down too early. Think about the plant’s natural life cycle, this seeds are out all year long. Just make sure your seed is covered so the birds don’t take it! In upstate NY I put some seed down in early March and it’s just starting to germinate. We’ve been below freezing a few times but the grass is still doing fine, it’s pretty cold tolerant.

[@robertschneider2189]

@@wkm122 thanks, our soil temperature just hit 40 degrees. I put two cups of seed in a cheesecloth, submerged in a 5 gallon bucket of water. I change the water daily, and started mixing starter fertilizer in the water yesterday. We are forecast to hit 70 this weekend. I'll sow the seed on Friday. I got this tip from the son of a friend, who is the groundskeeper for the White Sox. They keep sod around they grow themselves for repairs to the field, using this technique. I figure it is worth a try. Thanks for your comment

[@martingarcia-zg8yw]

Do you recommend doing a lawn renovation to existing grass or just tilling the whole yard in prep for installation of new sod?

[@LongNguyen-jo8qt]

My perennial ryegrass sod is 4 weeks old. Do you recommend to put down fertilizer now? I am thinking about lesco 18-24-12 or a balanced fertilizer. If I put down fertilizer, should I do a lighter dose?

[@billvyse8847]

Should i seed the new sod after it's laid? I hear this can help as well

[@ArtInTheWild24]

It’s been super windy here in IA.

[@TheRealLawnFather]

When you get a new build house, do you have the option to seed or it is always going to get sod from the builder?

[@licia9marie]

We asked that, sod was included / mandated in the covenants, also they weren’t going to cut $’s off the home price, so we let them put the sod. So I would say it depends on where you are building

[@nolanblue8749]

Would it be too late in Iowa to roll the sod at this point? Laid late last fall and would like to tighten up the seems and make it less bumpy, but don’t want to damage the sod if it’s too late in the spring already.

[@jwilliamsloggedin]

Excellent video.

[@yeremy7144]

Great videos !! I have a tall fescue and just laid dwn fertilizer last week ! Did i fertilized to soon or just on point?

[@Legendary_UA]

Great topic. Thanks

[@pawneep20]

I have some new sod that’s bumpy is that normal and does rolling it help remove those bumps?

[@brandonabbott7574]

When can PGR be applied to newly sodded lawns? I planted celebration 4 weeks ago and used slow release fertilizer along with RGS. It’s been cut twice now with a light weight mower. I’m just curious if PGR can be used within 3 months, 6 months or after a year or full growing season like pre emergents?

[@ryanlangham6134]

I just had Bermuda sod installed today. It’s still dormant as I live in upstate SC. How do I handle this new sod since it’s not growing

[@TheCap2wwu]

Hi Ryan! Love the channel. Any tips on keeping the edges (against patio and sidewalk cement) from drying out? Obviously more water would help but it’s tough to maintain and keep the water even across the lawn (too wet versus dried out). One idea I had is to cut it back a little and put some compost along the edges to hold water. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

I hand water the edges in very hot weather and don't do edging if the roots are exposed above the concrete

[@diverdave4056]

add in some peat moss around the edges - it holds water a long time

[@Jfitzroy1]

I've been growing some TTTF indoors to patch some areas this spring. I'm using aluminum catering pans, 12"x20" 3" deep. How long do I need to wait to transplant this indoor "sod" into the lawn? When is the indoor grass ready for the outdoors?

[@TK-lr8tz]

Good content, been watching for a while. A question: I have a water well, want to avoid weed and feed due to chemicals etc going into drinking water. I have quite a few dandelions and weeds that pop up in spring. Any alternatives or suggestions? I live in the northeast, DC area. Thanks!

[@adamfeller6713]

How soon after sod is laid can I use a roller to level out the bumps?

[@javierrios4093]

Would you recommend your 25-0-0 on month old sod? I used 13-13-13 a week before laying the sod.

[@dpd1035]

What about pre emergent on sod that was put down last May? I was going to do it this week, along with weed and feed

[@jherrmann543]

SOS got annual bluegrass (poa) that made it way through. Got rye as my grass. How can i get rid of this? Please

[@Wi11duhbea5t]

So not sod but I did a complete seed renovation to my back yard last fall would I be able to do a pre mergent to that this spring

[@saint272]

Ryan great advice! Would you recommend getting irrigation installed a few weeks after SOD is laid down or should I wait for it to settle on a new build?

[@MrJrobb182]

Install irrigation before if possible.

[@bosoxkid2]

Great videos, Ryan! I had sod put down in late November 2020, so about a year and a half, and have not treated it at all. I've noticed a lot of spots where it's not growing this year. I am going to do a soil test, and hopefully get my results in the next couple weeks. I live in Massachusetts. Am I too late in the process to start fertilization come early June? Or should I give up hope and just plan for the fall?

[@paulbaratta1566]

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[@troyhenry3267]

Ryan, I just had new sod lawn installed about 5 days ago, I want to rent a sod roller, how heavy should the roller be? 80 - 100 lbs?

[@Tlynnjr1129]

I’m having a new build that will be completed in August/September. I plan on having sod put down instead of planting seed. What grass type would you recommend in Massachusetts? The grass will be primarily in the sun. I do have two dogs. I was thinking perennial rye.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

Depends on the maintenance you are wanting to do on it and height of cut.

[@Tlynnjr1129]

@@ryanknorrlawncare I don’t mind the upkeep and plan on being on a strict schedule with the grass. So maintenance isn’t really an issue. Height, I do like the low cut look and shorter grass is easier to spot/clean up dog waste. My biggest concern is the weather and how it’ll look/perform peak summer. I will have irrigation so water won’t be an issue.

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

@@Tlynnjr1129 Should be doable. There can be a few fungus issues here and there but no grass is really immune to that

[@calebevans8437]

Hope you send him an invoice he most likely got a extra 20k on sale price because his lawn was mint with your help🤣🤣

[@licia9marie]

Other realtors kept commenting about how the lawn was the greenest they’d seen around 😅 ryan is the best 💚

[@woof3598]

how heavy is the roller >?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

250 ish

[@richardharwell]

What can I do to get rid of Poa Annua ? I have a 40 year old lawn , anything to kill it ?

[@danwilliamson1436]

I’ve heard only preventive in the fall can fight poa annua. Other than roundup.

[@johnfetter3252]

A fall application of prodiamine, dithiopyr, or simizine pre emergent will prevent the vast majority of poa annua. Negate or Certainty (post emergent) will kill poa annua in established lawns. But I would not use pre emergent in a new lawn less than a year old.

[@bma4203]

Top dress-it w product called Carbon pro-G. Or mirimichi Green. !!

[@8700Pedersen]

How to find your Coldseason guide?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

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[@MaxedOut823]

I am in Florida and my Bahia sod has been laid for around 4-5weeks. I have bear spots when can I dethatch, topdress, and put new seed in?

[@ryanknorrlawncare]

You don't haha - that is a grass that spreads on top of the soil and will fill in

[@wise9022]

👍🏼

[@mteske1]

If I had new sod I would just throw a ton of milo on it. Zero chance of burning and good P levels for rooting.

[@Rich_Lahman]

Any good spreaders that doesn’t have those stupid plastic wheels or terrible mechanics?

[@terrywatts1060]

Clutch

[@A-Kings-Cut]

👍🌱

[@jordanterrier123]

🙋🏼‍♂️

[@benshuh2455]

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