Is it possible to water sod too much

However, applying too much water makes the soil muddy, and the sod itself feels spongy. If you spot either of these signs, you could be overwatering. At the same time, check the health of the roots by lifting a corner of the sod. If the roots are brown and soft, they're rotting, probably due to too much water. But if you can't lift the grass because the roots have grown into the soil, that's a good sign. It means the new sod is growing. On the other hand, if the grass hasn't taken root a few weeks after the sod was laid, the roots may have drowned.

The grass blades may also have wilted and turned yellow or brown. Turfgrass is quite resilient, and with some care, overwatered sod may recover. If the overwatering stops at the first signs of a problem, the surviving roots will grow into the soil and the turfgrass will begin growing. New sod doesn't die all at once.

Yet prolonged overwatering will destroy it. If you start to see the signs of excessive watering, skip one or two of your watering sessions. You want the sod to be moist, not soggy. You should observe the sod starting to grow 1 week after installation. Carefully lift one corner of the sod, and if it is difficult to lift, the roots are taking hold.

Too much watering could cause the roots of your sod to rot. Over watering can cause the roots of the sod to rot. During the first week after laying new sod, look under the sod at the roots.

If they show signs of rotting, you may be using too much water or watering too frequently. New sod requires daily watering, and sometimes, you may need to water more than once a day to prevent the soil from drying. Lift up the sod before the roots have begun to grow into the soil after watering it. Touch the soil and sod with your finger. Both should feel damp, but neither should be muddy.

Sod should not feel like a sponge full of water. If it does, you are over watering.