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How often should you mow your brand new sod.

How often should you mow your brand new sod.

Four tips on mowing brand new sod. New installations are often uneven and care should be taken not to scalp high spots. Mow new grass once sod is rooted, usually after about 3 weeks. Bag clippings only if grass is clumping and shading new grass. Once established,...

Planting your new sod for your lawn.

Planting your new sod for your lawn.

Start by clearing any debris from the site and leveling the soil. When your sod is delivered, check to see that it’s healthy and problem free. Lay your sod within twenty-four hours of delivery, and lightly irrigate the soil just before you begin. Fit the squares...

How much water does your brand new sod need.

How much water does your brand new sod need.

Watering new sod is not about just getting the grass blades wet. It is what’s underneath that really counts. When you install new sod, all that you’ve really done is laid down a green rug on top of the ground. The idea now is for that rug to send down roots and...

Starting your new lawn with S&K sod.

Starting your new lawn with S&K sod.

Start by clearing any debris from the site and leveling the soil. When your sod is delivered, check to see that it’s healthy and problem free. Lay your sod within twenty-four hours of delivery, and lightly irrigate the soil just before you begin. Fit the squares...

When is the best time to irrigate your Florida lawn?

When is the best time to irrigate your Florida lawn?

Sodded lawns should be irrigated during the early morning hours that coincide with the dew falling (usually from 4:30 a.m. until 8 a.m. with these times being adjusted with daylight savings time.) This helps to minimize evaporation, promote conservation and reduce the...

What you need to look for when getting your new sod.

What you need to look for when getting your new sod.

New sod is susceptible to insect infestation and fungus diseases and must be treated within 5 days after sod is installed. Recommended fungicides are Pro-Star or Heritage and recommended insecticides are liquid Sevin or Arena. New sod is very susceptible to...

Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Happy Thanksgiving 2022

Thank you for being our valued customers. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and meeting your roofing needs. We wish you a lovely Thanksgiving and a joyous holiday season. Call 407-892-3400 to speak to a sod professional about your specific sod needs. For...

Let your new grass grow higher then normal.

Let your new grass grow higher then normal.

While this may sound contradictory to what we said earlier about mowing your lawn more often, the two tips aren’t actually mutually exclusive. You can adjust the blade height of your lawn mower to cut the grass at a longer length. This height varies based on the...

Maintain turf nutrition by using your fertilizers wisely

Maintain turf nutrition by using your fertilizers wisely

Fertilizers help in maintaining the nutritional balance of your lawn. You’ll want to use them sparingly and within state and local fertilizer ordinance guidelines, as too much of a good thing can turn sour. In addition to keeping your lawn well fed, fertilizers may...

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