How often to water new sod is the single most important factor in successfully establishing it in your yard. Turf specialists agree that poor watering is the most common cause of newly installed ...

Central Iowa's current restrictions prohibit lawn watering, with an exception for sod laid before the ban.

Newly planted trees, shrubs, sod, seeds and container plants need extra TLC until their roots are establish.

White said the average lawn requires up to 38,000 gallons of water for new sod to take root — an amount impossible to achieve under the restrictions. As a result, customers canceled jobs.

Newly planted trees, shrubs, sod, seeds and container plants need extra TLC until their roots are establish.

Curious about how long you should water your lawn and how often? This article will answer it all.

I recommend watering newly laid sod every day for no longer than 10 days after planting. Then, water every other day for another seven to 10 days.

Q: When do I water newly laid sod? Most lawn care experts recommend that you water your new sod on the first day of installation as this will keep your sod from drying out around the edges.