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1 EE. Trouble Shooting Guide Irrigation and maintenance FR. BROWN AREAS Water requirements can vary for locales with greater precipitation. The guidelines below are for warm weather and/. Water Deprivation or drier climates. The necessity is that the sod base and soil Sprinkler heads must rise above lawn level. Confirm water remain evenly moist for the first two weeks for rooting to occur. is reaching edges along sidewalks and spray patterns First 14 days overlap. 60 -70 8 am, 1 pm, for 15 minutes Helpful Suggestion: Before delivery, test the irrigation 70 -90 6 am, 12 pm, 3 pm for 20-25 minutes system on the installation surface; identifying dry areas. 90 + 6 am, 10 am, 2 pm, 4 pm for 20-25 minutes Replace or adjust sprinkler heads, as needed. If run off is excessive, or sod is soggy, reduce the length Poor Contact of time; not the frequency Soil may have settled, creating air pockets.

2 Pull back the After 14 days new sod, fill the area with clean soil, and ensure contact am daily for 20-25 minutes. Shaded areas may require 6. between sod and soil. Hand water the area thoroughly. less water Helpful suggestion: Use a roller twice; in the final stage After 30 days of soil preparation, and after sod is installed. (The roller 0 am 2-3 times weekly for 30 minutes. Shaded areas 1. should be 1/3 full). may require less water. Installation Error Helpful hints Sod seams must be tight and abut driveways and o not water lawns of any age at night; it may promote D. sidewalks. Airspace causes dryness. If the lawn adjoins a disease. During periods of extreme heat or dry winds, the lawn flowerbed, edges must have soil pushed against them. Helpful suggestion: Begin installation along edges.

3 See may require additional water. The object is to water deeply, less frequently to the Installation section of this Guide . encourage deep rooting. SOGGY AREAS. Standing Water Fertilization Poor drainage or an air pocket under sod allows water to pool. A small area can be remedied by aerating with a F eed new lawns for the first time after 30 days. Use a Turfgrass screwdriver, then leveling the pocket with clean soil. balanced fertilizer (16-16-16 ). Helpful suggestion: Improve drainage with amendments Feed every 4-8 weeks April through September recommended in the Preparation section of this Guide . Installation & Care Guide Night Watering Adjust the irrigation schedule, allowing the lawn to dry Mowing Guide lines before nightfall. America's THINNING. ow for the first time on day 14 to 3 inches.

4 The blades M. must be dry. Never remove more than 1/3 of the blade Natural Choice in any one mowing. The lawn must be well established Inadequate Sunlight before a riding mower is used. Helpful suggestion: Prune or thin trees or shrubs prior to installation. Variety Mowing Heights Over Watering Bermuda 1 CA 1 . Frequent, shallow watering of established lawns, leach Bluegrass 1 -2 . nutrients and prevent proper oxygen absorption. Helpful suggestion: If the lawn is mature, feed with a Centipede 2 . balanced fertilizer and schedule irrigation to be deeper Fescue 1 -2 . and less frequent. Ryegrass 1 . St. Augustine 3 CA 1 . Zoysia 2 . More Trouble Shooting Tips Pre-installation checklist Irrigation planning- below ground, automated is recommended YELLOW SPOTS. Installing your Inventory the necessary tools Rent a roller Pet Waste turfgrass lawn Complete soil and site preparation prior to delivery If you have pets (male or female), you will have yellow spots.

5 This is unavoidable. Step #1 Measure the Lawn Area Acidic Drip Sketch and measure the area of the lawn. Some trees and shrubs (especially conifers and eucalyptus) Use calculations, below. may cause yellowing or poor growth under the drip line. Pool or Spa Splash Chlorine and chemicals will yellow a lawn. L - 50 B. H - 50 A Area A is 10 ft. x 10 ft. = 100 sq. ft. COMMON ERRORS C Area B is 15 ft. x 20 ft. = 300 sq. ft. W- 10 Area C is a triangle W - 20. Read this section before beginning installation Example of Surface Area 12 ft. x 20 2 = 120 sq. ft. L x W = sq. ft. H x W 2 = sq. ft. 10 x 50 = 500 sq. ft. 20 x 50 = 1000 2 = 500 sq. ft TOTAL SOD NEEDED =520 sq. ft. Covering sod Do not cover sod with plastic, shade cloth, burlap, etc. It may burn. Preparing and installing the same day Prepare 2 days in advance to identify uneven areas Not using a roller You will need it twice for adequate Step #2 Soil Preparation Step #5 Water and Roll Rototill or spade to a depth of 4 to 6 inches.

6 Remove sticks, When installation is complete, water the entire lawn for contact. stones, roots, debris, and large clods. Add amendments 10 minutes. Using a roller 1/3 full of water, roll the entire Not pre-irrigating Water the area the night before (enriches soil) and agricultural lime or gypsum (enhances area to ensure complete contact with the soil. To prevent installation. Dry soil under new sod robs the roots of drainage). Rototill or spade amendments into soil. Test the indentations or air pockets, avoid repeated walking or moisture. PH. A range of is recommended. kneeling on newly installed sod. Not watering as you install Lightly water after every 10. pieces. New sod cannot be allowed to dry out; even for a short time. Step #3 Grading Step #6 Initial Irrigation Inadequate irrigation system Hand watering will not Work, level, and smooth the area with a rake.

7 Make sure the Soak the sod to depth of 6 inches. Do not let the sod dry suffice. Spray patterns must overlap and reach all areas. grade is below driveways, walkways, and borders; and 1 out. New sod and the top soil must be kept evenly moist all Timers are recommended. below sprinkler heads. Roll the area with a lawn roller 1/3 day for the first two weeks. Delayed mowing Mow lightly the first time on day 14 full of water. Fill in low areas, and roll again. This important Scalping Never remove more than 1/3 of blade length. step provides an even, firm surface. Pre-irrigate the surface Check the mowing heights in this Guide for your variety. the evening before installation. It is essential that sod is not All-around landscaping Premature fertilization Do not feed a lawn before it has installed on a dry surface.

8 Matured a month. turf varieties Applying Fungicide Effective application requires a dry surface. New lawns will not tolerate this condition. Step #4 Turf Installation Install your lawn immediately upon delivery. Begin Turf that withstands installation along a straight line; a driveway or sidewalk. Butt heavy traffic & pets edges together tightly, avoiding overlap or gaps. Stagger the joints in each row in a brick-like fashion. Use a sharp knife to trim corners, around trees, sprinklers, etc. The best solutions for lawns with lightly shaded areas for variety information call: 844-800-4276. Never let newly installed sod dry out. Water lightly as and for more helpful hints visit: small areas are completed.