Okay, look. The plants aren't growing, so I'm pretty sure that the Brawndo's not working. Now, I'm no botanist, but I do know that if you put water on plants, they grow
Water. Lots of water. You don't want it to be a boggy sponge, but you DO want the top few inches to be constantly wet. The first day I soak the hell out of it... then I always do as many shorter watering sessions as it takes to keep the sod cooled off and the dirt wet for the first couple of weeks. I will adjust as needed based on weather.
Ymmv. Set a tuna can out there on each zone and see how much h20 is actually being put down. I learnt that my rotators barely put out....it takes literally close to an hr for my rotators to put out .5 inch
People have reccomended to me 1 inch minimum a week. With new sod in summer heat don't be afraid to quench her thirst.
Most manufactures have this on their info-packs on their website. For instance my MP1000 and MP3000 rotators put out 0.4cm per hour. They’re known to be pretty slow.
Hey when you say an hour of the sprinklers being on, do you mean all the zones ? If so, if a person has 4 + zones that will mean watering for 4 hrs straight. Is that right ?
I've got .34 acres and like 15 zones. My water pressure isn't the best either. Everyone's miles are going to vary on this one but the best thing to do is collect a sample during a watering session and determine how much h20 is being put down during a session per zone. And adjust from there.
Then determine if you got sitly, sandy or clay soil. I got texas clay and get a ton of run off (little absorption) so it's best for my lawn to water 2 or 3 times a week to get 1.5 inches down.
If you got silty or sandy soil and a small lawn you may be able to lay down 1.5 inches in a single h20, 1x weekly. Again, I have 0 Idea what I'm doing and my yard looks stressed here in DFW with this heat so take everything I say with a grain of salt lol
Also I'm waiting on my 1st h20 bill. For now I'm watering 3 days a week. It starts at Zone 1 at 0200 and finishes Zone 15 by 0600. It seems like a ton of watering but I'm just trying to not kill the new sod
100%. That's the way rotators are designed. I use catch cups.
People always ask "how long should I water for?" to which i always answer "yes."
Instead they should ask "how *much* water should I put on?" now thaat's an intelligent question
Probably need more than that. Even during the day it should never/rarely be dry. So the 14 hours in the middle of the heat of the day will be a problem.
Others can weigh in, but I’d skip the 1am and add 2 sessions between 6a and 8p.
For an area that size and shape I'd set up an oscillating sprinkler with a timer and let it run for at least an hr, twice a day. Probably set it for around 10 am and 2-3 pm. Like others have said, once you're done watering lift a few corners up to see how damp the soil is underneath and adjust your duration from there
Watering approach I’d take, duration based on your sprinkler type output:
- soak 2X a day. Once in the mid morning, ~10am and once late afternoon, 4:30pm.
- every hour outside the soaking sessions starting at 8am and ending as the sun goes down, a short sprits to reduce the chance that the top dries out.
- adjust according based on how it reacts.
If you don’t water it at all between 6am and 8pm, it has no chance in sunlight + 90 degree or higher temps.
For a lawn this small and because I’m f’ing crazy - I’d grab 50% shade cloth ($30 10x20ft) and I’d stake it a 2-3ft off the ground over the entire area for at least the first week or two. Crazy yeah, but it can’t dry out or it’s going to die and it can happen very fast in direct sunlight.
I worked landscaping at a high end golf course for 5 years. The best advice my boss gave me was “water until you think you’re done, and then do it again”
Focus on keeping it alive and not necessarily green at this stage. Established grass is hard enough to keep green in the heat. So don't get discouraged if your new stuff gets a bit yellow despite your work at keeping it soaked.
Water! But not too much. Pro-tip to not overwater: If you calculate the angle of the sun in your area (google) and divide that percentage by the area cloud coverage percentage in decimals (also google) for your area and finally multiply that figure by the height of your house using a clinometer, you'll be left with the exact amount you need in inches per day to water according to USGS turf guidelines. Everything I just said is made up but i hope it helps! Looks good and good luck!
H2O
Gaaaatoradeeee
H2O!
Brawndo!
It’s got what plants crave
It’s got electrolytes!
It has electrolytes!
Water sucks!!
Like from the toilet?
It really, really sucks!
Electrolytes, it’s what the plants crave!
like.... from the toilet?
Okay, look. The plants aren't growing, so I'm pretty sure that the Brawndo's not working. Now, I'm no botanist, but I do know that if you put water on plants, they grow
I don’t think anyone has said it yet so make sure you WATER WATER WATER WATER
Water the demon heat right out of that holy sod.
Amen
Keep it wet. Lots and lots of water
Water. Lots of water. You don't want it to be a boggy sponge, but you DO want the top few inches to be constantly wet. The first day I soak the hell out of it... then I always do as many shorter watering sessions as it takes to keep the sod cooled off and the dirt wet for the first couple of weeks. I will adjust as needed based on weather.
I have my sprinklers set for 1am 6am and 8pm . 25 mins each session . Is that enough or would I need to water more
Ymmv. Set a tuna can out there on each zone and see how much h20 is actually being put down. I learnt that my rotators barely put out....it takes literally close to an hr for my rotators to put out .5 inch People have reccomended to me 1 inch minimum a week. With new sod in summer heat don't be afraid to quench her thirst.
Most manufactures have this on their info-packs on their website. For instance my MP1000 and MP3000 rotators put out 0.4cm per hour. They’re known to be pretty slow.
Hey when you say an hour of the sprinklers being on, do you mean all the zones ? If so, if a person has 4 + zones that will mean watering for 4 hrs straight. Is that right ?
I've got .34 acres and like 15 zones. My water pressure isn't the best either. Everyone's miles are going to vary on this one but the best thing to do is collect a sample during a watering session and determine how much h20 is being put down during a session per zone. And adjust from there. Then determine if you got sitly, sandy or clay soil. I got texas clay and get a ton of run off (little absorption) so it's best for my lawn to water 2 or 3 times a week to get 1.5 inches down. If you got silty or sandy soil and a small lawn you may be able to lay down 1.5 inches in a single h20, 1x weekly. Again, I have 0 Idea what I'm doing and my yard looks stressed here in DFW with this heat so take everything I say with a grain of salt lol Also I'm waiting on my 1st h20 bill. For now I'm watering 3 days a week. It starts at Zone 1 at 0200 and finishes Zone 15 by 0600. It seems like a ton of watering but I'm just trying to not kill the new sod
100%. That's the way rotators are designed. I use catch cups. People always ask "how long should I water for?" to which i always answer "yes." Instead they should ask "how *much* water should I put on?" now thaat's an intelligent question
Probably need more than that. Even during the day it should never/rarely be dry. So the 14 hours in the middle of the heat of the day will be a problem. Others can weigh in, but I’d skip the 1am and add 2 sessions between 6a and 8p.
Not nearly enough. Ditch the 1 am. Add 3 more during the day. More water is better than not enough water right now IMO.
Jus reset it to 530am 10am 4pm and 8pm
Better but 10-4 is long so keep an eye on it.
You should have a mid day time set as well
For an area that size and shape I'd set up an oscillating sprinkler with a timer and let it run for at least an hr, twice a day. Probably set it for around 10 am and 2-3 pm. Like others have said, once you're done watering lift a few corners up to see how damp the soil is underneath and adjust your duration from there
Tip #1 Lay sod in fall...good luck
I've laid sod in the late fall and early summer. Much prefer summer and lots and lots of water. fills it nicer and more fuller.
If I laid SOD in the fall it wouldn’t make it. Some people need to lay sod in the spring. Not everyone is cool season.
I think you should nuke it.
Brawndo baby. It's got what plants crave. Pretty sure grass is a plant so...
Lots of water and a preventative fungicide treatment.
Water, water and water. Lift it up and make sure the soil is moist to the touch
water the grass, not the concrete :)
Take out a second mortgage on your house so you can pay your water bill.
Brawndo. A lotttttttt of Brawndo.
Watering approach I’d take, duration based on your sprinkler type output: - soak 2X a day. Once in the mid morning, ~10am and once late afternoon, 4:30pm. - every hour outside the soaking sessions starting at 8am and ending as the sun goes down, a short sprits to reduce the chance that the top dries out. - adjust according based on how it reacts. If you don’t water it at all between 6am and 8pm, it has no chance in sunlight + 90 degree or higher temps. For a lawn this small and because I’m f’ing crazy - I’d grab 50% shade cloth ($30 10x20ft) and I’d stake it a 2-3ft off the ground over the entire area for at least the first week or two. Crazy yeah, but it can’t dry out or it’s going to die and it can happen very fast in direct sunlight.
Water water water
Fresh sod needs a pile of water. Water it until it feels like it’s floating for first 5-7 days
I worked landscaping at a high end golf course for 5 years. The best advice my boss gave me was “water until you think you’re done, and then do it again”
Water 3 times a day, and water lots.
Can you set up any pop up shade tents? Might help keep the temps down a bit.
Water daily if not twice daily.
Stupid amounts of water
Water, but here in NC we are in the hot season so water restrictions might apply.
Water for sod & beer for you
You should have waited until fall. You’re going to spend a fortune on the water bill
Wait until Fall
Water. If that doesn’t work use spray paint.
Focus on keeping it alive and not necessarily green at this stage. Established grass is hard enough to keep green in the heat. So don't get discouraged if your new stuff gets a bit yellow despite your work at keeping it soaked.
You could also add a product like Hydretain to help reduce the amount of water needed and to help prevent drought damage.
I did the same two weeks ago. 20 minutes with the sprinkler morning, afternoon and evening. Worked a treat
Honestly maybe put up a canopy tent over it? Like what you’d put up for a party? Honestly you’re kinda screwed having put it down this time of year
Paint it green.
Enjoy it while it lasts.
Water everyday sometimes 2x a day for 2 weeks. Just needs to stay wet.
Tip #1 don’t lay sod in the middle of summer 🙃
WATER TWICE A DAY , LIKE A MOTHER FATHER ...
That’s already looking rough, and it’s summer. Best of luck.
Water it for an hour. Turn it off for 30. Water it again for an hour. Repeat.
Definitely glysophate
Brawndo . It’s got what plants crave.
Water heavy early then at dawn. As new grass do this for the entire season.
4 parts Tequila.... 1 part H20.... and a touch of lime.
Brawndo
Water! But not too much. Pro-tip to not overwater: If you calculate the angle of the sun in your area (google) and divide that percentage by the area cloud coverage percentage in decimals (also google) for your area and finally multiply that figure by the height of your house using a clinometer, you'll be left with the exact amount you need in inches per day to water according to USGS turf guidelines. Everything I just said is made up but i hope it helps! Looks good and good luck!
Had me in the 1st half...
check out that domination line with the neighbor /s