My lawn has a variety of different grasses due to reseeding areas over time. So, the lawn does not look uniform. It also has some patches of tall fescue mixed in, which is hard to eliminate. I would consider just starting over and have new sod installed. However, I already have an underground sprinkler system in my lawn. Can a lawn with an existing sprinkler system be resodded?
Thanks for much for your comment. You are right that shallowly installed sprinkler systems can create complications when resodding. However, as long as the proper precautions are taken when removing sod around sprinkler heads and lines, you should be fine.
Just laid sq ft icon zoysia degrees and am putting down sufficient water…. Thanks so much for your comment. It sounds like something is wrong with the sod to me. When dormancy sets in, it typically effects the entire lawn more uniformly. I would contact your sod supplier and see if they can better diagnose the issue! We laid new sod down late last winter.
Everything was fine until about a couple weeks ago. I have some patches of light green and the rest are now brown. How can I revive the grass in time for season the beginning of feb?
It is very difficult to diagnose your issue without seeing pictures, or even being at the site for a full assessment. That is quite strange that your lawn was looking good all year, only to have it turn bad in the last couple weeks… I would reach out to your local sod supplier directly and see if they can help identify the issue!
Sometimes we can diagnose lawn issues over the phone, but like I said, for the most accurate assessment, a visit would be necessary. Thanks for the lawn care tips. I want to make my landscaping more beautiful, so I have been looking for ways to work on it. I like that you mentioned making sure you aerate your lawn so it can help the roots get air and water. I will make sure to start doing this regularly!
Hi Nate! Lawn aeration is one of the best tips to get beautiful green grass. However, it is really only required one to two times per year. Continue to check in with your soil to see how compacted it is to determine how often aeration is needed. Keep an eye out on our blog for more new posts about tips to keep your lawn healthy. Best of luck, Julia -OrderSodNow. I wanted to thank you for helping me learn more about lawns. Now as of April 8th the whole grass is brown and straw like at the top but I can see green closer to the roots.
Should I water every day? Long Island ny. I would recommend taking some pictures and sending them in to your local sod farm. At the moment, I would hold off on watering until you can confirm the issue. Hopefully after some good hearty rains, things will start to turn around as well. Let us know how things go Paul!
Your neighbours laid sod, it died, and now your lawn is starting to die? Let me know more about what your lawn looks like and hopefully we can get things sorted out!
Now after a very cold and snowy winter our sod is very slow to come back and is still brown in places. How long should I be watering our sod each day to bring it back to full health?
Thanks a lot for your comment. Watering is a bit more of an art than a science, and you should monitor your lawn closely to know when to water. A good rule of thumb is to water deeply, and not as frequent as during establishment. Give your whole lawn a good half inch of water, or set out a gauge the next time we get a rain and hopefully we get close to half an inch. Watch your lawn closely and expect to water again after a few days when things start to dry up.
Fertilizer is also an excellent way to get your lawn nice and green again! Look for a balanced fertilizer like a and apply that according to the provided instructions for some better spring green-up results!
Hello, my sod was very green in the fall before winter. It is in its first year of spring and the front lawn has come in nice and green but the back is coming back in patches. We have had a lot of cold weather and rain this spring. Wondering if it will come back fully or if I will need to re seed and use soil.
When I walk on it, it is very squishy. I would have to see pictures, or see your lawn in person in order identify ALL the possible problems. A good start would be to try and ensure your backyard is exposed to the sun as much as possible by trimming trees and bushes. Hopefully with the added sunlight your backyard will dry up and your lawn will start to come back.
Feel free to send some pictures and reach out for a more accurate diagnosis and suggestions at cameron ordersodnow. We had fescue sod installed about 6 weeks ago…it was beautiful for the first 4 weeks…now it looks terrible.
Brown spots all over…we have watered it everyday. Any words of wisdom? A number of things could be going wrong with your lawn! Watering, as you clearly know, is crucial to sod establishment. However the amount of water varies as you get further from the date of install. You want to gradually decrease the amount of water you provide, so that your lawn naturally starts to look for water and reach its roots deeper into the ground.
We have a relationship with the Georgia sod supplier, SuperSod and I would recommend reaching out to them for a better diagnosis of your issues. They have a wealth of knowledge to help you and your new lawn. Hi, In need of help!! My garden was turfed 5 days ago.. They never watered the grass after they laid it..
What can we do? Hello i just lay new sod in july which is very hot day. Also did water it right after installed and set up sprinkler system to water it 3 times a day 6am 2pm and 8 pm to make sure is moist under sod. Laying sod on hot days is always a challenge. Sod can overheat very quickly in extreme temperatures, despite your best efforts to lay it quickly.
I would suggest reaching out to the sod farm that you purchased from and seeing if they can get someone to have a look and make some recommendations! We had a neighbor boy mow our lush green lawn about 3 days ago and when we got back that day it was mowed way too short and completely brown and crunchy.
Is there anything else we should do? Have you seen grass get mowed too short and turn brown but then return to a healthy state again? If so how long does it usually take to begin to see green regrowth? Watering is a great way to try and get your lawn to recover, and overseeding might be necessary if at least some of your grass is still alive.
If you think that it is all dead beyond repair, a full re-sod might be necessary. It would be terrible to have to fully re-sod your lawn. I have a heavy shaded back yard. By about mid July Aug parts will turn brown and disappear. This year it looks like more grass is staying last fall before seeding Put down new topsoil but is turning brown and lying flat on the soil. Last year I put a mix of red, creeping, and chewing fescues.
Thanks a lot for your questions. It sounds like you have been extremely diligent with your lawn care practices, and it must be frustrating seeing poor results.
If you think your lawn is getting less than the required amount of sun, consider pruning back trees and bushes in order to improve the access to sunlight. Regular watering is great for a healthy lawn that can absorb the water. So try and open up your yard for more sunlight Mike, and cut back on watering a bit until you can be sure that the water will go down into the soil, and the surface water will dry up.
We have had Bermuda sod laid just a week ago and it has turned yellow throughout the whole yard. The temperature has been extremely hot over degrees. How do you tell if my lawn is dead or just dormant? It sounds like your Bermuda Grass is pretty well toast. In order to go into dormancy, the sod needs to be established. I would contact the installer and try to work out how to rectify the situation. Hi, I had sod laid exactly 2 weeks ago. It was almost completely brown.
I was told this is normal and to water for 1. Is there something more I can do to encourage the grass to continue filling in? I am terribly sorry to hear that your fresh sod is in such bad condition!
It is certainly not supposed to look like that… Perhaps your sod overheated from being rolled up on the skid for too long? However if it is totally brown, I would reach out to the company that laid the sod and ask them to come make an assessment. My builder sodded the lot in front of me 6 days ago and left a half pallet of rolls since then. They watered it with a passing sprinkler but that is it. I had enough and took it today. It was brown and matted down this morning and it is more hay like now.
I very highly doubt that the sod will be in good condition… 6 Days of sitting rolled up is way too long, and the sod will be long dead by now. Plant growth releases gases that build up in the sod roll causing damage to the plant. Watering can accelerate growth and cause the gases to build up quicker!
My wife is annoyed with our lawn looking bad. Depending on how big the dead spots are, you might be able to repair it with some fall overseeding! Consult your local sod farm and see if overseeding would be an option to revive your lawn!
Hello, We are in Iowa and had some contractors lay sod alittle over 2 weeks ago. The grass looked immaculate and we took good care of it by watering it daily the first week and a half…. Anyways the snow melted today and it looks like brown around the edges of each sod strip, is it dormant? We will get more snow this week. Currently the grass is very mushy and we will not walk back there till spring. Is this normal? Oh and by the way, typically we get snow end of November, which is why we opted to lay sod during October.
Thanks for your comment! Your sod situation sounds concerning. We typically say it take about 2 weeks of consistent watering for your sod to establish properly. In order to make a proper diagnosis we would need to see pictures of your yard. Feel free to send them to me, cameron ordersodnow. Every region has slightly different growing conditions and every grass blend grows a little bit differently. I live in Seattle, Washington and right now our temps are 50s during the day and 30s at night.
I mowed my lawn yesterday and what used to look like a kind of green lawn uncovered a bunch of brown hay looking grass underneath it all with only a few green blades throughout. Did I kill my grass by cutting so late? And can I water it to help? Or would that just kill it more? Mowing can be a delicate balance, especially when it comes to mowing height.
Any more than that and you can cause harm to your grass. With temperatures above freezing you should have been okay to mow, but once the grass gets frosty you want to try and avoid any foot traffic on it, let alone mowing. I would suggest reaching out to your local sod supplier and sending some pictures over there! They will likely be able to make a better diagnosis along with some recommendations on a recuperation regiment.
Let me know if you have any further concerns Melissa, and thanks for your comment! I had sod put down in early October.
I live in New England and yesterday wanted to get one cut in before the winter. The mower was set at the shortest cut by mistake. I would recommend reaching out to your local sod supplier, send in some photos, and ask if they have any recommendations. Hi, we live in Atlanta, and we have centipede rolled sod in our yard during the new construction October time frame.
When installed, the grass was green and thriving, but after the first dormant season, several areas are dead. We noticed those areas pooled with water during rains or integration watering.
Does excessive pooled water cause centipede grass to die? I have video during a heavy rain and this is the only denominator with the dead areas. How can I correct this, and have those areas grow again? Thank you. When installing any kind of sod, overwatering is potential hazard.
Essentially you can drown the sod and cause some major issues. I would recommend reaching out to the local sod supplier that you got the centipede grass from and see if they have some suggestions for rehabilitation! Hi My name is Yadira. I have a question. We just laid sod on May 26th , the sod company delivered the sod on May 25th Memorial Day around it was hot 85 degrees or do and the installation occurred on the 26th around pm.
The lawn can stay this way for several weeks and even months depending on the grass species before any permanent damage occurs. Lawn dormancy is usually only temporary, and recovery naturally takes place as the stressful conditions lessen. Maintaining proper mowing and watering practices during stressful periods is important to limit any potential damage. Summer heat, drought stress, insect damage , and disease pressure can have a major impact on the health of a lawn.
If stressors , prolonged exposure, and extreme conditions exist, both minor and major turf damage can occur leaving the lawn in need of repair.
Maintaining a lawn under the stress of extreme heat and prolonged periods of extensive drought can be very challenging. If you want your grass to remain green year round regardless of the temperature, you can plant a mixture of cool- and warm-season grasses. That can make it difficult to know if the grass is still alive. Watering will help dormant grass become green again, while dead grass will remain brown. It can be hard to decipher between dead and dormant grass — and even more difficult to know what you should do to treat the problem.
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Lawn Care Aeration Seeding. Brown grass can be a confusing sight to see on your property. So you're wondering how to tell the difference between dead and dormant grass? Here are five ways you can tell — and improve your lawn in the process. Try the Tug Test You may not be able to see a real difference between dead and dormant grass, but there is a test you can perform to get an answer.
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