Sod Care Guide
Simple, season-by-season guidance to help your new lawn thrive in Oklahoma's climate.
Water deeply twice daily for the first two weeks, then gradually reduce. Morning watering is best to prevent disease.
Wait until roots resist when gently tugged. Mow high at first—never remove more than one-third of the blade in a single cut.
Apply a balanced starter fertilizer two weeks after installation. For warm-season grasses, fertilize again in late spring and midsummer.
Avoid herbicides for the first six weeks. Hand-pull weeds and keep the lawn thick and healthy to crowd out future invaders.
Warm-season grasses go dormant and turn tan—this is normal. Keep leaves cleared and avoid heavy foot traffic on frosty turf.
Monitor for grubs, armyworms, and sod webworms. Catching problems early keeps your lawn lush without heavy treatments.