The best times of day to water new sod are early morning and afternoon.
If you water your new sod correctly, it will only help it successfully grow.
Carefully lift an edge of the sod and work your hand down into the soil.
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It should be wet down to a depth of at least 3 inches.
You want the ground to be evenly moist, neither dry nor soggy.
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Until the new sod is established, water it twice a day.
Even after it is established, water regularly, as youwould for any grass.
Be especially sure to water during periods of drought.
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You want the soil to be evenly moist.
New sod takes about three weeks to become fully rooted.
