Lawn Care for New Sod // How To Water, Mow, Fertilize, & Kill Weeds in New Lawn // What to Expect

This video will give you a timeline of how to take care of your new sod lawn for the first couple months. You will learn how much to water the sod, how soon to mow it, as well as when to fertilize and kill weeds. A new sod lawn doesn't automatically mean you're going to have a nice lawn. You're still going to have to practice the lawn care basics to see success with your new grass. If not, you'll be looking up how to fix an ugly lawn. So, follow these simple lawn care tips from the start and you'll be glad you did in the long run.
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This channel's videos share DIY lawn care tips for the average homeowner looking to fix an ugly lawn or maintain a nice one. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll learn ways to have the best yard on the block without spending a lot of money.
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[@cynthiadefehr6272]

Greatings from NE Oklahoma, neighbor! I JUST got sod down yesterday and today! They are coming once a day to water, but now I'm going to add an additional watering.

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Congrats. Good luck with the establishment! Appreciate ya watching.

[@davidsanders8797]

I have a brand new sodded lawn. It’s so good to get these tips and suggestions!!❤

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad it helps. Thanks for watching.

[@TurfTherapy]

Another Classic Bro. The work you do in the beginning with the new Sod goes a long way! Well done 👏🏾🤙🏾🌱

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks buddy! You got that right! Hope you had a great holiday weekend!

[@rubendiodonet5249]

Direct and addressed all of the fundamentals in a way beginner's and experts can understand. Tha K you for taking the time to make this video, major help!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and taking time to leave a comment. That really helps me know if people are finding value in these videos. Glad you find it helpful. That means a lot. Sometimes lawn care is way overcomplicated. It doesn't have to be. Simple is fun. Thanks so much again. I appreciate it.

[@genevael-amin4559]

Thank you so much I’m very happy with the easy steps in caring for my new sod you made it simple to follow keep up the good work.

[@BudgetLawns]

You're very welcome. Glad it could help you. Thank you so much for watching and your feedback!

[@prodac]

Good simple, advice thanks mate. Here in the UK we had a battle with some badgers straight after laying the new lawn, pulling up the new sod every other morning! It was carnage! Grass is very resilient and survived it however, it did mean a few extra weeks to root. Just gave it the first cut about 6 weeks in, and it's looking good. Nice rainy day to after the cut so should be good! 👍

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. You're welcome. Thank you. Glad to hear your turf survived the badgers. Animals can make it frustrating sometimes, especially after all the hard work we put in. Enjoy those first cuts. Always feels good. Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate you.

[@Erix7810]

I like how you talk and teach. Easy to listen and follow. Thanks bro, great info.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you very much. Really appreciate that. 👊

[@MacBiker1994]

Thank you for the visible timeline!! I screen-shotted it so I can refer to it down the road.

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisoglesby4849]

Just moved in to freshly laid sod. This is amazing info!! Thx.

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Congrats on the new crib and sod. Glad you found this helpful. Have fun in the lawn transformation! Enjoy the ride. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@scottfurney7119]

First time homeowner, just had pool put in and now new sod, thanks for the advice!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the new crib and pool. Good times ahead. Thanks for watching.

[@troyhenry3267]

Just subscribed! Came across your video and watched it, very informative. I just had my builder replace my entire old sod with brand new Bermuda sod on their dime. I bought a new house 2 months ago and the sod they put out not just for me but everyone along my street was so poor quality , weeds, etc, dead spots, you name it! I complained enough and they actually replaced my entire lawn with new!! It does look so much better. Now I just need to follow the timeline steps you mentioned . Im already on the watering now. I'll check out your leveling videos.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that. Glad you were able to get it resodded. Few builders are good enough to do that. Good job staying persistent. Hope my other vids are able to help ya out. Congrats on the home and lawn. Have fun with it.

[@joebidendidthat5121]

Great info…. Just put down new sod at my sons new home 2 weeks ago. We will be following your suggestions. Thanks

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you. Congrats on his new crib. That’s exciting. I’ve got one nearing completion and will be starting over on a newly sodded Bermuda lawn. Here’s a vid I just did about it since the sod will be laid dormant…kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KVcmeFmM2srMU Hope that helps too. Thanks again.

[@rustyfan89]

Once again I’m late to the party I know these videos are older but I love it I only recently came across your channel and have been binge watching like I did breaking bad!

[@BudgetLawns]

Never too late. Glad you’ve been enjoying the channel. Appreciate you watching lots of the videos. 👊👊

[@jamesGD1507]

Great video my man. Just got a new home and has been looking for a video like this one. Thank you.

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that. Glad it helps. Congrats on the new home. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@stephenholland7978]

I just love lawn care.

[@stephenholland7978]

It is extraordinary!

[@heatherlashley7095]

Finished our sod this morning! Immediately looked up tips on care to be sure money wasn't wasted, came across this video. Thank you so much for the knowledge!! God bless

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the new lawn! Glad you found the video. Follow those steps and you'll be just fine. Thank you for watching!

[@Duckmaster897]

Great video, very informative without too much overload. Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Fantastic. Glad it helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bekindization]

Thank you for the info. Will update you as we move through the process!!

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@SunnyBermuda]

🌞These sod installers around here leave the plastic meshing on it. Drives me crazy! They did that to 2 of my houses and drove me crazy because you always snag it. You know I'm in the _hot/humid_ zone! Nice sign, I like that! *Have a great 4th weekend, too!* 🌞

[@BudgetLawns]

I know exactly what you mean. I still tear some out from time to time and it's been 3 years. Drives me crazy. The heat is on for sure. We have chances of rain every day. No matter how good they are, it never hits. Appreciate the sign compliment. Thanks for watching as always!

[@SuperTA329]

Never had sod but definitely learned something from it . Never know what the future holds. 👍🏻

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man. You're right. Always good to be prepared. Appreciate ya! 👊

[@danielbishop2037]

Thank you so much for this information! I just started a channel on putting in my new yard and I’m at the stage where it’s time to do the first mowing. Thank you so much for your wisdom🙌

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the yard and channel. I’ll have to check it out. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@williamgoodman2037]

Thank you for your advice ..the step you talk about watering .cut .it came out great 😱.I own my own landscaping business.i put down sod before great refreshing course 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. That’s awesome. Glad you found this helpful. Appreciate ya watching and the feedback.

[@donaldhettinger6507]

Thanks for the tips!

[@braxtontucker8055]

From the warm SZN region of Texas. Had sod laid yesterday, 2x watering, some areas are in the sun felt like it need an extra mid day water. Def want to protect the investment. Lots of good stuff on this channel. Enjoy the videos!

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Congrats on the new turf. Appreciate the kind words. Thanks so much for watching!

[@joemamarama]

Love the KISS level, easy peazy .. Keep up the good work

[@BudgetLawns]

That's what it's all about 👊 Thank you for watching and the support!

[@laurabobo674]

I installed sod three weeks ago today. It's Kentucky Bluegrass. I was so worried about the installation because we did it ourselves. And I watched and saved so many videos In terms of how to do it. This video is the best by far, even to the extent that I have deleted all other videos because you cover absolutely every question one would have regarding new sod. Thank you so much!

[@BudgetLawns]

🙏🙏 thank you so much for sharing. This is great to hear. Happy I was able to help. Congrats on the new sod. Have an awesome Friday and weekend.

[@TheLawnTools]

I could have used this when I had new sod! Nice wood sign back there!

[@BudgetLawns]

Why thank ya sir! Yeah, me too for sure. Would have taken most of the guessing game out of it and saved me A LOT of time searching the internet. Thanks man!

[@jeanniemartin8006]

Can I use my zero tun mower on my new sod?

[@BudgetLawns]

I’d be hesitant to unless you’re absolutely certain that it’s rooted good enough. But, if you have a big yard and there’s no other option, ya gotta do what ya gotta do.

[@Manchester5820]

Thank you for Video buying my first house and just want to be so prepared for what's to come good advice 👌

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the new crib. That's exciting. You're gonna have a lot of fun. I'm glad you found this vid helpful! Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@tiffanywhite2121]

I love how easy your content is to follow/understand for anyone stepping into lawn care. Youre the best buddy!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Aw, thank you! I appreciate that. I really just make content that I wish I would have had when I first got started. That makes it easy 🙂! Thanks so much for watching. Have a great holiday weekend!

[@tiffanywhite2121]

@@BudgetLawns actually i just got my first lawn care merch... I got a mug from Dons lawn. Im a big fan of his cuz hes got some backyard design im wicked gonna copy or do something like. Id like yours to be the second. Tshirts....coffee mugs??? Where do i get your merch?

[@enickasmith4223]

About to fix our yelard. Your video is very informative. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@BudgetLawns]

Fantastic. Glad it was helpful. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@btrook1981]

I’ve never done sod before... I would love give it a try sometime. Great video 👍🏻

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man! Appreciate ya watching. Hope you have a great 4th of July weekend!👍

[@andrewwolpe735]

This is the video I was looking for

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Appreciate ya.

[@silentprofessionalfitness1334]

Tha is for this. Just got new sod laid.

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Congrats. Good luck. Appreciate ya.

[@mikecastillo212]

Thanx just put new sod you make more sense than the other videos

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Congrats on the sod. Appreciate ya watching and commenting.

[@mauriciolindoro3017]

Great advice thank you for the great content knowing what to do makes things a bit easier

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Glad it helps. Good luck!

[@Rush23]

Orlando floida here i put down some floritan sod yesterday your video was really helpfull

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Glad it helps. Congrats on the new sod. Good times ahead. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@RojelioSays]

Good job! I’ve been following your plan.

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you. Appreciate ya.

[@ButterflyVE]

Thank you! This was super helpful!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. Glad you found it helpful.

[@LG-pj4qh]

I just put in a $10,000 lawn and this info is priceless to me. When I saw the completed job and knew it was on me to take care of it the fear set in! I've subscribed and going to check out how to start leveling, Thanks so much.

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Congrats on the new lawn. Hope this vid helps. Thanks for the sub and support. Appreciate ya.

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

10 k for how many sf

[@RedHaloManiac95]

Wow yea I would be sweating too knowing you could lose 10k of grass. I’m assuming it’s not Bermuda or st Augustine

[@Keeter94]

Square footage?

[@slimdude2011]

You've spent $10,000 for grass? That's a lot of money! Would it have been much cheaper to plant new grass seed with starter fertilizer already mixed in and cover it lightly with soil or compost, instead of getting new sod? With grass seed, all you'll have to do is water it to keep the seeds moist (not soggy) until they fully germinated. It's a lot less maintenance required for grass seed than sod. Even though sod is real transplanted grass, there's nothing like planting grass seed from scratch onto a new or an already established, overseeded lawn.

[@pretty95138]

omg...just what i needed ..thanks :)

[@BudgetLawns]

My pleasure. Happy to help! Thanks for watching.

[@serenahaughbrook6556]

Thank you for sharing. I just got a new sod installed. and i needed a run down on what to do.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍awesome. Congrats. Glad it helps. Thanks for watching.

[@laurawainwright4685]

It has come a long way!

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes it has!

[@Natedoc808]

Glad to see you putting out realistic expectations and real world timeline in very straightforward manner

[@BudgetLawns]

Appreciate that! Drives me nuts how so many other folks are leading people down a false path of overnight perfection. Fact is, most of us don't have the time or money to make that happen. I'm building a new house this summer and will follow the same advice I gave in the video. Thank you for watching and commenting. Your support helps out a bunch!

[@Natedoc808]

@@BudgetLawns We are in the final stages of a remodel on our new home, and part of that was a new septic system install which nuked the back yard to scorched earth for the trenching and dirtwork. luckily our company was great and they agreed to set aside the deep fallow lome they dug out of the ground, and graded their work with that at the end of the job with skid steer so the soil is prime. Many videos show perfectly flat pro baseball field "after photos" at week four, which I have never seen no matter how well you screed and rake the soil. Thanks again and good luck on your new build.

[@BudgetLawns]

RIght on. Congrats on the remodel. That was nice of the company to get ya all set back up. Thanks so much. Appreciate ya!

[@samcare4324]

back at it again.

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on! Rock and roll!

[@JackD87]

I’m just over a week now, this is such a useful video!! Thanks so much. I think I’ve overwatered to start with, based on other advice. I’ll cut it back a bit. I’ve been giving it a full soak with a sprinkler twice daily. It’s definitely boggy in areas. I feel like I’ll be returning to this video loads in the next few months!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Glad you found it helpful. Thank you!

[@babichaerryyy07]

Thank you.. My new sod been 7week.. rabbit makes my lawn yellow

[@abib15]

They just installed new sod outside my house and I was so confused on how much to water it and how often to water the sod. He just explained everything in details. Everything I needed ✨ Thank you 🙌🏽💯👌🏽

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the new sod. Happy to hear this helps you out. Appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@CCCC-tq8yo]

1 yr later

[@Anupkulkarni23]

How did the sod do 2 years update?

[@nathanprickett1597]

Thanks man, I want to mow so bad!... But I guess I gotta wait another week

[@BudgetLawns]

I feel ya bro. It's tempting but worth letting the roots get established before getting too deep into mowing. Appreciate ya!

[@rubenowitzv.3135]

Great advice!🌱🌱👍🏻✨

[@BudgetLawns]

Right on. Thank you. Glad it helps!

[@antdawggovea2173]

Good video helps me out alot

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks so much. Glad it could help. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!

[@billiebrown7546]

Great info. Thx so much

[@BudgetLawns]

Glad it helps. Thank you!

[@chbr3564]

Great video! I just had sod installed at my home and the information you shared was everything I needed at this point in the process. I'm looking forward to the leveling videos.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you so much. Glad it helps. Congrats on the new sod. Good luck. Appreciate ya watching.

[@donaldstephensen8654]

Thanks buddy good info

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that!

[@JayEdom]

Thanks i gotta mow my lawn soon cause some roots aren’t doing so good had no idea if you cut it it will help the roots

[@Irowthe1x]

My two tips: use little plastic food cups to help understand how much watering you’ve done x lay the in strategic spots under your sprinklers and watch them get to whatever level necessary and two buy a little ground moisture gauge, they are cheap and help you understand how moist the soil is below the surface x you may notice the sod may be wet but just below is dry in which case you need to ensure the water is soaking through … bonus tip it is possible to overwater in some seasons and regions - it’s important to let the sod not get moldy etc.

[@BudgetLawns]

👍👍

[@everss02]

soil test and proper water are #1

[@BudgetLawns]

So some people say. Thanks for watching.

[@phidip2328]

Probably should have specified a calendar in your timeline for new sod care. I moved into a house with two-week-old Bermudagrass sod last October in Georgia, and although the watering advice was right, it was going into dormancy and I didn't actually have to mow it until February.

[@BudgetLawns]

Great point. Thanks for pointing that out. If it's laid in the offseason or close to, that will definitely mix up the care timeline. I should have specified that this is for newly laid sod in the active growing season. Hope you still found some of it helpful for future reference if needed. Thank you for watching. I appreciate your comment.

[@AdvancedLawn]

First realistic weed killer info for Bermuda sod. Everyone says a year but we all know no one’s waiting that long.

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks dude. You got that right. Not a lot of patient people in lawn care. Or anywhere for that matter.

[@royb5831]

great video. Im subscribing

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you very much. Appreciate that!

[@danielthompson984]

I just got my front lawn resodded with icon zoysia. One thing i wasnt really told about is 1. To walk your lawn daily to catch possible fungus and disease early and 2. What to do when you notice fungus/disease. Because you water so much in the beginning it could cause fungus. But overall excellent content. I appreciate the mention of when to apply fert. The whole process should be enjoyable and stressing about ferting or applying too much isnt fun. Thanks again

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Thank you. I appreciate your feedback. I never really worry about fungus. It's gonna happen. Having a bermuda lawn that grows so fast really helps to not worry about it because it can repair itself so quickly. You're gonna love that zoysia. Beautiful grass. Congrats on the new lawn!

[@danielthompson984]

Budget Lawns that makes sense. I know people in the south love st aug. and its so susceptible to anything and its temperamental. I love the lawn so much already! Ive only had it for 3 weeks. I just got my second mow and its such a pleasant mow. And the neighborhood dominance is apparent cause all my neighbors have st aug. any advice on keeping st aug out of zoysia?

[@BudgetLawns]

I don't have any experience keeping one creeping grass out of another. Don's Lawns has bermuda and St. Aug. in his back yard. He puts an edge between the two and it works awesome. Check out his channel. Hope that helps.

[@SS-tu1pu]

Thanks for your tips! Just laid down sod in some spots a few days ago but didn't mow the original grass first. Original grass is now long and needs to be mowed, however I don't want to mess with the freshly laid sod. How soon do you think I can mow?

[@susankea89]

Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

You’re welcome. Thank you.

[@agalarzautube]

Davenport, Florida here i just put St. Augustine Floritan sod last week, Your video came up just in time. I wonder if your suggestions apply to my area as well. Thanks for posting,

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. They could apply to your area. These are mainly for warm season grass in hot temperatures. That should cover you. Appreciate you watching.

[@friendlyfixers9529]

This would have been nice to have a long time ago! Thanks.

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet!

[@markallen5989]

Great video! New subscriber here! Putting down zoysia in the next week or so, very helpful video

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. I appreciate that. I'm glad you find it helpful. Good luck with the new sod. Zoysia is a great looking turf!

[@danieljw1985]

How's the Zoysia? Just laid 3,000 sqft of Empire Zoysia at my house yesterday!!! :D

[@markallen5989]

@@danieljw1985 doing well, It’s about 90% green and maintaining it at 1inch, I have zorro zoysia. You will love zoysia, I get some many compliments on my yard. Now to level so I can get it down to half inch

[@aarcem]

Thanks for this. I was clueless about what to do with this new yard.

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Glad it could help. I appreciate you watching and commenting! Good luck in the new lawn!

[@bassmaster1953]

I have been in the landscape management business in middle Georgia for 50 years. In that time fertilizer and herbicides have advanced immensely. They are safer and more long-lasting. I agree with your four-stage program for new lawn care. I would suggest that watering will depend partially on the time of the year, as sod is laid year-round here. The temperature in the 50's will affect watering differently than when it is in the 90's. That said, dormant grass will require less.

[@BudgetLawns]

Yes, you’re absolutely right. Thank you for the feedback. It’s tough to get all the details in one video, so I’ve had that discussion in other videos about sod laid during different times of the year, especially when dormant. In fact, I just built a new house with dormant Bermuda laid and did this video recently, kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2KVcmeFmM2srMU. Thanks again for watching and your input.

[@rachelmead3876]

We just had our sod laid last week Bermuda, I see how often but how *long* should we water it a sprinkler?

[@rachelmead3876]

We’re in Atlanta BTW

[@BudgetLawns]

It depends on your sprinklers. Here’s a video that will help you out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gl7clICgmMh6hqc Thanks for watching.

[@BudgetLawns]

Your main objective is to just keep it moist for the first couple weeks. Hope this helps.

[@bob-zk5je]

I wish he had video of showing everything with explanation. That would have made this video much more effective with newbee like me

[@AdvancedLawn]

Good man

[@BudgetLawns]

👊👊

[@heshamelalfy7544]

well done

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you.

[@kappatvating]

I just purchased a joint Tuesday so this was soo timely. Looking forward to other videos. How does that timeline apply for a closing in Oct.

[@BudgetLawns]

Congrats on the new crib. Since it’s not gonna be hot and summer, the watering will be dialed back. Still want to keep it wet but won’t take as much as it won’t dry as quickly. I don’t use herbicides in the first year. That’s a conservative approach and just my preference. You won’t be worried about those until next summer at the earliest. Fertilize during green up in spring. Hope this helps. Appreciate ya watching.

[@jeffhutchison976]

your awesome!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that. 👊

[@mondayy22]

Just got a good amount of st Augustine palmetto sod down. Loving this channel! Just earned a follow from me! Looking forward to all your content!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Thank you. Appreciate that. Good luck in the lawn. 👊👍

[@dogs4399]

We've got two large, established hybrid Bermuda lawns (front and back). But just had the landscaper lay new sod in a few problem spots in the backyard. Here are my questions: 1) I'm planning to overseed the established lawns with quality hybrid B seeds (from Oregon). Should I also overseed the new sod so that the new and old lawns are perfectly color-matched? 2) If you do recommend that I also overseed the new sod (one section was laid in late Feb; other sections were laid 2+ weeks ago), do you also recommend that I spread a thin layer of peat moss on the new sod with seeds, too? 3) I've seen other Bermuda lawn experts here say that I should mix peat moss with new seeds in wheelbarrow and then use a spreader. Do you agree? If my seed supplier recommends 2-3 lbs/1,000 sf, how many pounds of seed per bag of peat moss? Or if you don't recommend that method, do you know the setting for a Scotts rotary hand spreader for that ratio of seed to lawn area? Thx for any advice you can impart to me.

[@BudgetLawns]

These are all very good questions. But unfortunately I may not be the right person to answer them for you. I am not a believer in overseeding bermuda. It is such an aggressive spreader that it will fill in any spots that need to be. It is also very hard to match color because there are so many bermuda varieties out there. I have 2-3 in my lawn from when the builder laid the sod and I didn't know any different at the time. I've just learned to live with it as it would be way more stress and work to try and make it perfect. Nothing is perfect in lawn care anyways. To your last question, I'm not sure what setting that would be. Typically you want 2-3 lbs/k. I would set it low and make as many equal passes across the lawn until the seed is gone. I hope this helps. Sorry that it's not exactly what you were looking for. Thank you for tuning in and your questions. Appreciate ya!

[@sigep661]

Great video. Just put in Zenith Zoysia in central SC and this is the schedule I will use to give it TLC. Question.. any good way to figure out how much H20 your sprinklers are putting on when you aren't getting rain. Does about 20 minutes every other day after 2 weeks sound about right? Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. Glad it helps. Use a tuna can to measure. Make sure to time each session to see how much gets puts out over a period of time. Tuna cans are about an inch deep. Thanks for watching.

[@TheLawnSensei]

Happy 4th!

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you!

[@mack042]

great video question first cut what level should you cut new sod and for how long

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. just take the tips off until it gets more established. Once it is you can start cutting it to your desired height if cut. Hope this helps. Thanks again. Appreciate ya.

[@jaredshowers1]

Bro this is great. Thank you so super much! OK. So I have lawn rust disease on mine now.. Well thats what I found it to be by the research I've done. And its lame becuse we can't even walk through it. Because it's so bad. So haven't foind out what to do yet with it.. Any suggestions?

[@BudgetLawns]

Thanks man! Appreciate that. I've never had rust disease, so I can't speak to it specifically. However, I've never treated for any fungus problems in the lawn. I'm about to put down some preventative for spring dead spot, but that's a whole other story. As far as your run of the mill diseases go, I just let the lawn dry out really really good to eliminate the conditions that they thrive in. Then I feed it a little nitrogen to push growth and mow it out. I prefer natural remedies unless it's just a major problem. You can always give a big box fungicide a shot. The one I'm about to use is the Bayer Advanced. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rickeya4340]

I put down mew Bermuda celebration sod and this week I’ll be the first mow what height do u recommend me mowing it and should I use the rotary mower or straight to the reel

[@BudgetLawns]

Awesome. I would set the height at whatever will take off just the very tips, so that would depend on where it's at right now. You're just trying to snip the ends to help activate better growth and establishment. Personally, I would use the rotary mower until it's better established. Some folks like to jump straight to reel, but I never see a reason to rush anything. That's just me. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and the question. Appreciate you!

[@sofiawils3829]

Yes! Water..water..water...& my sod got Fungus!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

Got that right. Sorry you got some fungus. It's okay though. Unfortunately that can happen when you have to water so much. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@randomnav]

Your rocking is driving me nuts.

[@BudgetLawns]

Sounds like a personal problem.

[@verylongjohnsonbobstionswa6864]

Thanks for the info buddy

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Thank you. Appreciate ya!

[@hyperqbit7246]

New sod 3 days in and it is being watered twice daily but many spots are drying no matter how much watering. Should i spray soap/water to open up ground?

[@mehdi8818]

Do you recommend single or dual blade mower for st Augustine? Thank you

[@BudgetLawns]

I don't have any experience mowing St. Aug. or any experience with a 2 blade mower. So I can't really speak to that. But I do know folks who have great results with either one. Buy what your budget can afford and just mow. That's the most important thing. Thanks for watching. Appreciate the question.

[@josephofili6608]

Thanks for the information. But I watered, it grew well but right now it’s dying. I keep watering but no changes.

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. What grass type and location?

[@JG-jv7tl]

Thanks for the videos. We have zoysia sod laid down in early Nov. Haven’t cut it yet, it’s dormant but watering plenty. I’m in Florida (Orlando). Should I fertilize now or wait until spring?

[@BudgetLawns]

You bet. Thanks for watching. I’d wait till it gets mostly green in the spring. 👍

[@JG-jv7tl]

Subscribed! Thank you!

[@BudgetLawns]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@iwayned]

The City has laid sod (24" wide strip) after installing a new concrete sidewslk. Today is September 1, 2020. I have Cool Grass (KBG and Tall fescue). The sod is 4" tall Day time temperatures are topping out at 70-72*F. What should I fertilize with? Name? Brand? Thanks..

[@BudgetLawns]

As mentioned in the video, I don't fertilize new sod until 6-8 weeks in when the sod is really good and rooted. That way it can really take the fertilizer in. If you were to use a starter fert, you'd want to have gotten it down before the sod was laid. On a cool season grass 6 to 8 weeks from now, I'm not as familiar with what the best course of action would be as I'm more experienced with warm season turf. We'll be dormant in 6 to 8 weeks. Finding a turf calendar from an extension office in your area is very beneficial. Thank you for watching. Sorry I couldn't 100% answer your question.

[@dieterbanaag9230]

How shoulf i take care of it if i install it mid aug, and in canada? Is it still worth it to install sod?

[@kennyhwee1055]

Hello! I was hoping to get your expertise on lawns. I am currently prepping my ground to lay new sod. I prepped my ground last week. Over the weekend, we received heavy rainfall and now the area is flooded. What should i do? Does this mean i should not lay new sod(when ground has dried up)?

[@BudgetLawns]

I’m not one of those crazy perfectionists when it comes to laying sod. As long as the ground is graded the way you want it and relatively smoothed out, I say go ahead and lay it down. I’ve never laid my own sod. I enjoy the process of getting things the way I want it over time. Hope this helps. Thanks so much for watching and the question.

[@BestWOTReplayss]

Hey! What did you mean at 10:30 that they graded it wrong? I just bought a new construction home and my backyard has some draining issues (it's not level). They came out and measured and said it was fine and to keep an eye on it. I have no idea how to get them to make it level. Any tips?

[@BudgetLawns]

Level isn’t the same as graded. A good grade will direct water away from the house. Some slope is necessary. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@bigdoevlogs7412]

on my first cut, should i use a bag or no bag on my mower.. is a riding mower safe for the first cut or should i use a push mower?

[@BudgetLawns]

No bag. Leave the clippings. They'll act as fertilizer and start adding organic matter to the soil. I would likely use a push mower. It really just depends on how rooted it is. Either way, you want to take it easy since it's the first cut. A push mower will make that easier. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and the questions.

[@jamesclark4523]

I had a pool put in, I’m doing my own landscaping. I put in a half pallet of Bermuda sod . I’ve been watering twice a day for two weeks, stopped for three days of rain, then started back. I mowed once the other day. But it’s layed on a layer of sand, potting soil and dirt mix. On top of road hard brown clay . I live in South Carolina. So brown clay is uncommon, but it’s very hard clay . Have I done enough?

[@BudgetLawns]

Sounds like you have. It’s not an exact science. Every lawn is different for sure. Seems like you’re on top of things. Keep it up. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@nesarhkhan]

New palmeto st Augustine sod laid down, now watering twice a day, can I use my irrigation system and one in morning like before sunrise and then around 7pm in the evening is that a good water schedule how many inches of water. I read should be soaked, thanks for u help.

[@BudgetLawns]

You just need to make sure it stays wet in the soil. Doesn’t really matter how ya make that happen. Don’t drown it by any means. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@tanktexas]

I have new burmuda in September. Anything specific I should do besides what this video has

[@BudgetLawns]

I will be getting new sod laid in about a month at my new home. All I will be doing is watering it regularly to keep it moist. It won't take as much water as the days will be shorter and temps will be cooler than in the summer. It won't dry out as quickly. This video relates mainly to new bermuda sod laid in the prime growing season. This time of year, you just want to keep it a little wet and prepare it to go dormant for winter if you're in a climate that it will. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and the question.

[@debbie9243]

we sodded 5 weeks ago...it looked amazing but now we are noticing (here in Toronto, Canada), that areas under the tree canopy have bald spots. When we touch the areas the bald grass just falls apart and it is dark brown. Is this from too much shade? There are no grubs...we checked. We give it lots of water as you have described. Why do we have patchy bald spots near the curb and under the trees and what can we do to fix this?

[@BudgetLawns]

Could definitely be shade. Depends on the grass type. Lots of factors at play. Sometimes it just takes time and persistence in care. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bbqboi182]

Do you have any recommendations for what type of sprinkler I should use? I have a 1500 sq ft front yard which is about 30x50 rectangle shape. Idk what type would be best suited for it.

[@BudgetLawns]

Good questions. Here's a vid I did where I talk about my watering routine and sprinklers, kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5vRaIWgbal_pKc Hope this helps! Thanks for watching. I appreciate you!

[@bbqboi182]

@@BudgetLawns awesome!! Thanks I’ll make sure to watch and like the video!!!

[@BudgetLawns]

You're welcome. Happy to help. Thank you!

[@MrKanwalsandhu]

i live in winnipeg and summers get pretty hot here. just got my new sod put in and it already has yellow patches all over. i have been water twice a day everyday. Any suggestions?

[@BudgetLawns]

Just make sure you're not drowning it in water and making it too soggy. That can be bad too. But sometimes, areas of sod can struggle while others do better to establish. That's just from my experience. Just keep at the practices and you should be fine in the long run. Appreciate ya watching!

[@dcgullatte]

does this schedule depend on time of year? we just had zoysia laid on our new build in AL. our builder said it may not need 2x/day yet since it's topping out in the mid 60s most days. i also wonder if it will be ready to mow in a few weeks since most folks grass here is still dormant

[@BudgetLawns]

Yeah, it'd be more applicable to late spring or summer. New sod laid dormant works a bit differently. Thanks for watching.

[@jubaillasdunas5982]

New home, new sod laid yesterday. I have no idea what type of grass yet. I started the watering today. Do you recommend rolling the lawn? That looks like a lot of work.

[@BudgetLawns]

The person who laid the sod should have rolled it.

[@GexMix]

I know this an older video but as a new lawn owner I found it very helpful! Do you have any suggestions for new sod in extreme heat/harsh sunlight conditions? Should I add a watering cycle on days like these or stay within 2 times per day? My sod was laid 3 days ago and we are experiencing some intense heat and sun right now. Some of the rolls are going yellow/brown as well as some of the edges. Any help would be appreciated!

[@GexMix]

I should add that I live way up North in Canada where we have sunlight for 20-21 hours a day during the summer

[@BudgetLawns]

Thank you. Appreciate that. Glad you found it helpful. 20-21 hours of sunlight a day is a lot. You just really want to make sure the sod stays moist for the first couple weeks. If that means adding a third cycle, I would do it. However, giving it too much water can be bad. Just make sure not to saturate it. Good luck with the new lawn.