Installing sod is a great way to get a beautiful, new lawn instantly for your property in Pennsylvania. However, if you want to keep it looking its best, you'll need to mow it correctly. You'll want to wait at least two weeks after installation to mow it, as this will give the roots time to establish themselves in the soil. You'll also want to set your mower to the highest setting to avoid cutting too much and causing stress to your grass. Additionally, it's important to cut back on watering the day before you mow to allow the sod to firm up so the weight of the mower doesn't sink into the grass and damage it. By following these tips, you'll be able to keep your newly sodded lawn looking great!

Wait at least 2 weeks after installation to mow your newly sodded lawn.

Proper timing is crucial when doing your first mow of your newly sodded lawn. After all, you don't want to damage your new, green grass when it has just been installed. You'll want to wait at least two weeks after installation to do so. This is because the roots of your sod need time to establish themselves in the soil, and they take at least about 10 to 14 days to take root.

If you mow too soon, you could end up damaging the roots and setting back your sod's growth. To check if your sod is ready to be mowed, gently pull up on it. If it lifts up, it's not ready to be mowed yet. However, if it feels anchored to the ground, you can go ahead and mow it.

Set your mower to the highest setting to avoid causing stress to your newly sodded lawn.

When mowing your newly sodded lawn for the first time, start with the highest mower setting. This ensures you are not cutting too much off the top of the newly rooted grass, allowing you to avoid causing it any stress. Cutting too short can scalp the grass and expose critical parts to the elements, making it vulnerable to diseases and insects. Ideally, you'll want to avoid removing more than one-third of the grass blade's height in one mow!

Cut back on watering the day before you mow your newly sodded lawn.

Proper watering is crucial in ensuring your newly sodded lawn establishes its roots properly. However, you'll want to cut back on watering the day before the first mow. This will allow the sod to firm up so that the weight of the mower doesn't sink into the grass and damage it. Additionally, dry grass also stands upright and makes mowing more efficient because you can create nice, even cuts.

Give us a call today to schedule our sod installation service!

If you want to create a new lawn on your property and get immediate results, installing sod is the perfect way to achieve that. Here at Countywide Landscape, we will help you get the beautiful, lush lawn of your dreams with our sod installation service. This service starts with properly preparing the soil before laying down the sod to ensure the best results. Our team also uses cool-season sod because this grass type thrives in the area and will give you a lush, green lawn!

We offer our sod installation service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in West Chester, Downingtown, Exton, and throughout the surrounding areas in Pennsylvania. Give us a call today at (610) 285-9727 to schedule our sod installation service.