How should I water a newly sodded lawn?

Question:

How should I water a newly sodded lawn?

Answer:

Sod requires daily morning watering for the first 7–10 days. During warm weather, an additional afternoon watering may be required. Apply enough water each time so the sod and soil remain moist and cool. Sod will root to the soil in about 10–14 days. Watering should be deeper and less frequent at this point to encourage a deeper, healthier root system. Do not overwater because the new sod will not root properly if it is kept saturated. Regular sod watering can be stopped after three weeks.