•Begin by installing sod along the longest and straight edges such as a driveway or sidewalk. If there is no straight border, stretch a string the length of the longest axis and use this as a guide for the first row.

•Push edges and ends tightly against each other without stretching. Avoid gaps or overlaps.

•Stagger or alternate the joints (seams) in each row like a brick pattern.

•Sod may be cut with a sharp knife to conform.

•Avoid leaving small strips at the outer edges, as they will not retain moisture.

•To avoid indentations or air pockets avoid walking or kneeling on the turf while it is being installed or just after watering.

•Water within 30 minutes of installation.

•Water 4 times daily in the summer (above 90) and two times daily below 90.

•Soak the sod enough to keep the top three inches of soil along with the layer of sod contantly wet, but DO NOT allow water to stand for long periods of time.

•When rooting has sufficiently developed to prevent the sod from being pulled from the soil when you tug on it (about 7-10 days) gradually increase the run time and decrease the frequency as grass gets established.

•After about 21 days, water 2-3 times a week in the summer and every 3-14 days in the winter.

•Keep foot and pet traffic off the new sod for three weeks to avoid causing indentations.

•Cut no more than 1/3 of the grass blade in any one mowing.

•Use sharp mower blades.

•Mow when grass is dry. You must wait for the grass to dry out. Mowing when the sod is wet will cause indentations in the lawn.

Do not fertilize until after the sod has taken root.

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