Installing sod on your property in Colorado is a great way to establish a new, beautiful lawn instantly, but there are a few things to know about mowing it for the first time. First, you'll want to wait at least two weeks after installation before you cut it to give the roots time to establish themselves in the soil. It's also crucial to set your mower to the highest setting to avoid stressing out your sod too much. Additionally, you'll want to cut back on watering the day before you mow to allow it to firm up and endure the weight of the lawn mower.

Wait at least two weeks after installation before you mow your new sod.

Your new sod will look beautiful immediately after installation, but it's still fragile and will need time to establish itself in the soil. Because of this, you'll want to wait at least two weeks after installation before you mow it; this allows the roots to develop and secure themselves in the ground. To test if your sod is ready for mowing, you can gently pull up on it. If it lifts up, the roots aren't firmly established, meaning it's not ready yet. However, if it feels anchored to the ground, you can go ahead and mow your sod.

Set Your Lawn Mower to the Highest Setting to Avoid Stressing Out Your Sod

When you go to mow your new sod for the first time, one of the most important things you'll want to do is set your lawn mower to the highest setting. Cutting too much off the top can stress out the already delicate grass, potentially hindering its root establishment and health and leaving it susceptible to other issues. By adjusting the mower's deck height to its highest setting for the first mow, you can avoid causing unnecessary stress and ensure your new sod looks well-maintained.

Cut Back on Watering the Day Before You Plan to Mow Your Sod

The day before you plan to mow your new sod, you'll want to cut back on watering. Keeping it well-hydrated is vital for helping it establish roots in the soil, but when it's too moist, the lawn mower's wheels can sink into it. As a result, it can cause ruts and even tear your sod! Not watering the day before will allow it to firm up and endure the weight. That way, you can rest assured that you won't cause any damage to your sod while mowing it.

You'll want to follow a strict watering schedule for the first month after installing your sod to ensure it has the hydration it needs to establish.

Call us to sign up for our sod installation service and enjoy a new, instantly beautiful lawn!

Do you want to enjoy a new, instantly beautiful lawn? If so, you've come to the right place! At Mesa Turf Masters, we offer a sod installation service to give you just that, and we follow a comprehensive process to ensure we do it right and yield only the best results. Our team will also return once a week for a month afterward to monitor your sod's progress and watering. That way, it successfully establishes roots and becomes durable and resilient. With our 33 years exceeding expectations and turning dreams lawns into a reality, you can trust that we will do the same for you next so you can enjoy yours in no time!

We offer our sod installation service to property owners in Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, CO, and throughout the surrounding areas. Call us today at (970) 434-5440 to sign up for this service!