Lawn Watering Guide
For New and Established Lawns
When it comes to watering a new or existing lawn there are an abundance of questions that come to mind. How much should I water? What time of day should I water? How do I know if it is enough water? What should I do if I water too much?
If you are contemplating these questions, then you have come to the right place. NG Turf is here to help you determine your lawns watering needs with this simple lawn watering guide.
Check Moisture Levels
- To check moisture levels, pull back a corner of the new sod and push a screwdriver or other sharp object into the soil. It should push in easily and come out moist along the first six inches. If not, additional water should be applied.
- As the roots of the turf begin to penetrate the soil, it will be difficult to pull back a corner to check underneath the sod. You can still use a sharp object to penetrate the soil by going all the way through the turf into the soil.
Check Entire Lawn
- A lawn’s corners and edges are particularly vulnerable to drying out, commonly missed by sprinklers. Areas near buildings also dry out faster. Ensure the entire lawn receives the same amount of water.
What If There Is Runoff?
- Water runoff can occur in an area of your lawn where the water is not absorbed by the ground. Water runoff drowns your lawn and wastes water.
- If runoff occurs, turn off the water and wait thirty minutes to an hour before resuming to conserve water.
- For the first two weeks, keep the soil below new turf moist with daily or more frequent watering as needed.
When Should I Water my lawn?
- Water between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. when temperatures and wind speeds are lower, preventing water loss due to evaporation.
- The ideal time to water is just before sunrise, while the grass is still wet with dew, to deter diseases.
Watering Needs of Established Sod
- Once sod is established, infrequent and deep watering is preferred over frequent and shallow watering. Roots will only grow as deep as their most frequent available water supply, and deeper roots create stronger, healthier grass.
DORMANT TURF STILL NEEDS WATER!
- Dormant grass is not dead. Dormant turf needs about half an inch of water per week from rain or irrigation. Wind and low humidity levels dry out turf.
- Watering during winter dry spells will keep soil moist and increase your chances for a healthy green lawn in the spring.
What our clients say
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CTSHoops
The shade tolerant fescue is just what we needed to turn 2500 sq feet of dirt and weeds behind our pond into a beautiful park. The transformation is amazing. We're thrilled with the turf quality, price, and our sales rep!
Brian & Michelle
I have been a hydroseeder in Franklin NC for 3 years now and next spring I will expand my business to establish lawns using sod. The lawn I put in, using your fescue sod, for MPP in Franklin is now a beautiful lawn and they are more than happy with the result. NG Turf will see a lot more of me in the future.
Ron Morkel
Zeon Zoysiagrass is a wonderful all around turfgrass. It is a great choice between the wider bladed Meyer but not as fine as Emerald. Very traffic tolerant, drought tolerant and durable. When installed properly this grass gives instant satisfaction.
Larry Taylor
The fairway lies offered by Zeon to-date have no comparison. The downside to Zeon fairways comes when you have to be a guest or play in a tournament elsewhere and are relegated to 419 or some other variety of Bermuda grass.
Carter Speer
In the past, I very seldom recommend bermudagrass for a home lawn. The main reason was poor performance in shaded areas close to the house, under trees, etc. Now with the development of TifGrand Bermuda, the world's first shade tolerant bermuda, I can use it with confidence.
David Douget
NG Turf has been great to work with. The customer support is always friendly and responsive, complete with site visitations. The sod is always delivered exactly when we need it. This keeps our crews productive and allows us to get more done in a day. Most importantly, the sod is always fresh and lush. NG Turf helps to differentiate us in our market area.
Scott Reinblatt
We love using North Georgia Turf at HighGrove Partners. The quality of their Bermuda product is exceptional. They have a tremendous team that always provides great customer service; whether it is with turf questions, scheduling, or looking up old invoices. We really enjoy having them as a vendor partner and would recommend them to anyone.
Sam Sampson
When it first came on the market, I installed TifGrand Bermuda in my front yard because my grass was thinning out due to a north-facing orientation (shade). I have been very pleased with the results and NG Turf was extremely accommodating with their professional advice and service.
Gregg Hudspeth
We found evidence that TifTuf™ used less water than Tifway419 and TifSport. It’s just a very tough and drought-tolerant grass. As soon as it quits raining, TifTuf™ is still performing well, unlike others that can start to fail.
Brian Schwartz
I was very pleased with the customer service and quality of the sod. I only ordered one pallet but was treated as if I was as important as their biggest repeat customer. We couldn’t be happier with Kayla and the NG Turf team.
S Levy
After installation and a month of growth, I concluded Zeon Zoysia from NG Turf was everything I had expected. But the real surprise was the reception I received from their staff when I visited them to review all I needed to do to get it looking outstanding – even though I had a very small purchase, they treated me as if I was their largest customer.
Our company works with high-end residential clients and the sod we install is a reflection of us. We use NG Turf because they always come through with great service, timely delivery, and beautiful sod. We try to give excellent service and we always appreciate getting it in return. NG Turf really takes care of us!
Our company has been buying sod from NG Turf for many years. They never disappoint with their service or their product. They bend over backwards to make sure their landscape contractors and homeowners are 100’% satisfied. Highly recommended.
I ordered 8 pallets of Tifgrand for my yard and called 3 places. I found NG Turf’s prices to be the most competitive. More importantly, the delivery was scheduled for 8am, Saturday and the driver showed up around 7:30ish. No complaints here.
My landscaping business has purchased sod and delivery services from NG Turf for several years. We use them exclusively now. We can rely on them for good quality sod, good pricing, and delivery service. NG Turf is also highly supportive of our Georgia Urban Ag Council and other industry related organizations and causes.
First, the sales department was wonderful and extremely helpful. I ordered 2500 square feet of Meyer Zoysia, and the office set up delivery very quickly. The delivery was right on time, and very prompt with unloading the product. The sod was great quality, and I am extremely satisfied with the company.
Huddleston’s Landscaping has used North Georgia Turf products on many occasions. We have installed multiple varieties of Bermuda and Zoysia. North Georgia Turf products “hold up” after we leave the job site. We trust North Georgia Turf sod, and will continue to use their product in the future.
Huddleston Landscaping
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