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HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO INSTALL? One man can install 500
sq. ft. of OLD RIVER SOD per hour. Less time is required for large, flat
areas and more time is required for areas where the sod must be carried long
distances. Please refer to our How to Install Sod
page
WHAT TYPE OF FERTILIZER SHOULD I USE ON MY
OLD RIVER SOD LAWN? The three primary nutrients (nitrogen,
phosphorus, potash) can be applied and worked into the soil prior to
planting. This combination added to the nutrients already in the soil will
satisfy your OLD RIVER SOD lawn's needs for quite some time except for
nitrogen. Fertilizing your OLD RIVER SOD lawn during the growing season is
mainly a matter of monthly applications of nitrogen.
HOW MUCH FERTILIZER DO I USE ON MY OLD RIVER SOD LAWN? One
pound of nitrogen per thousand square feet per month during the growing
season will maintain good growth and color. The percentage of nitrogen
varies with different brands of fertilizer. Therefore, the quantity of
fertilizer required to supply one pound of nitrogen per month will also
vary. Examine the fertilizer label to determine the percentage of nitrogen,
then calculate the amount of fertilizer necessary to obtain one pound of
nitrogen. Divide 100 by the percentage of nitrogen on the label, this equals
the pounds of fertilizer needed per 1000 sq. ft. (Example: 100 divided by
20% (.20) = 5 lbs. of fertilizer required per 1000 sq. ft.
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO WATER MY OLD RIVER SOD LAWN? Water
your OLD RIVER SOD lawn whenever it is most convenient for you. Noonday
watering is least efficient, but only in the sense that more of the water
evaporates before it hits the soil. (There is no truth in the old idea that
drops of water on the leaves "act like burning glasses and burn holes
in the leaves".)
HOW LONG SHOULD I WATER MY OLD RIVER SOD LAWN? A thorough
irrigation every 2-3 days of one hour or until run-off appears is sufficient
in most situations for established lawns. Remember to gauge your watering
schedule to the weather. Your goal is to achieve water penetration to a
depth of 8" - 12". This will encourage deep rooting and a
healthier lawn. Verify the depth of watering by probing soil with a
screwdriver or sharp instrument. If the screwdriver enters the soil easily
to a depth of 8" - 12" you have achieved proper moisture
penetration.
Please see How to Care for Tifgreen Bermuda,
Triathalawn Tall Fescue, El
Toro Zoysia, or Evershade St. Augustine for
more information.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I MOW MY OLD RIVER SOD LAWN? Tifgreen
should be mowed at 1/4 to 1/2 every 5-7 days in the growing season. This
will prevent a rapid thatch build up and provide a putting green appearance.
A sharp, power reel mower provides the best results. Hand mowers and rotary
mowers usually cannot be adjusted to the recommended heights.
Triathalawn Tall Fescue needs to be at 1-1/2 to 3 inches depending on the
weather.
Please see How to Care for Tifgreen Bermuda,
Triathalawn Tall Fescue, El
Toro Zoysia, or Evershade St. Augustine for
more information.
HOW DOES OLD RIVER SOD TIFGREEN STAND UP TO DISEASE, INSECTS, AND
WEEDS? OLD RIVER SOD Tifgreen has a natural resistance to disease,
insects, and weed infiltrations. However, the easiest way to avoid possible
problems is to properly maintain your lawn. If you fertilize, mow, and water
your OLD RIVER SOD Tifgreen correctly, it is very unlikely that you will
encounter problems.
MUST I OVER-SEED MY OLD RIVER SOD TIFGREEN LAWN IN THE WINTER TO HAVE
A GREEN LAWN? NO! Winter color can be restored by the application
of green turf dye. Applied easily with a Hudson-type sprayer, turf dye will
not wash off, stain clothing or shoes, but does provide a green lawn until
warm spring temperatures cause the grass to begin growing again. Turf dye
saves time and money by providing a virtually carefree, green winter lawn.
(No winter mowing necessary!)
HOW DO I FIGURE THE QUANTITY OF OLD RIVER SOD I WILL NEED?
Measure the area to be sodded in the nearest whole number of feet. Multiply
the number of feet of length, times the number of feet of width. The product
of this calculation will give you the total number of square feet to order.
(EXAMPLE: 10 ft. x 50 ft.= 500 sq. ft.--order this amount) When using OLD
RIVER SOD stolons (starter sprigs), one cubic foot box plants an area of 200
sq. ft. Please refer to our How to Measure page
for more help.
HOW AND WHEN DO I ORDER MY OLD RIVER SOD LAWN? Call or visit
OLD RIVER SOD farm to schedule your lawn delivery or pick-up. Arrangements
must be made in advance to allow enough time for your sod to be freshly cut.
OLD RIVER SOD Tifgreen should be installed within 48 hours from harvest and
sooner if the weather is averaging above 90°. Sod left too long on the
pallet will turn yellow, but normally recovers in a few days after
installation. As a guideline, schedule your delivery for the day you plan to
start laying your sod. Check How to Order for
more infomation.
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