Contractor Watering Concludes - Property Owners Responsible for Sod Care Maintenance

With a few minor exceptions, the City has accepted the sod in the project area. Property owners are now responsible for watering and care of your new sod. The Contractor will no longer water the sod. This notification was mailed to property owners with further instructions.

To help the new sod take root and stay healthy, your assistance is needed.

• We recommend giving your lawn one inch of water per week, spread out over three watering applications (one-third inch during each application).
• Lighter waterings are not desirable, as they encourage shallow roots instead of deep roots.
• Lawns need deep roots to help them withstand periods of little or no rain.
• The roots of new sod require about one year to reach their full length.
• Set the mower deck at the highest setting and cut the new sod with this setting for the first year. Your new sod will die if you cut it at the same setting as the one you ordinarily use to cut your mature lawn and the City will not replace it.
• Healthy grass height for established lawns is around three inches.
• Please see this short video for recommendations.