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HELPFUL ADVICE
New Sod
When you have new sod installed in your yard, it is important to start, and keep faithfully, a proper watering schedule right away, to ensure survival and lasting beauty for your new lawn. Immediately after the sod has been laid, you should begin by watering it twice per day for fifteen to twenty minute time blocks, which should give the sod about an inch of water per session. This schedule should be maintained for at least one week. After one week, the sod should be watered once daily for fifteen to twenty minute time blocks. This schedule should be maintained for two to three weeks, or until the sod becomes rooted in the soil. The main rule is that the sod should not be allowed to dry out at any time before you see that it is firmly rooted.
The ideal time to water your lawn is during the late night hours (about 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.) and not during the day. At night, less of the water is evaporated and the sod will be able to use the water more efficiently. If this might be a difficult time to water, given your particular schedule, you could get by watering during the day. But, you should try to keep it to dawn or dusk hours (6 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and you may have to water longer than the previously suggested fifteen to twenty minute time blocks. Just be sure the sod is moist to the touch, but not muddy, as it is possible to over-water your sod. Once the sod has become firmly rooted in the soil, you can gradually decrease the number of watering sessions, but you should then increase the amount of water used. For example, once the sod is rooted, you can then water it twice a week for a half hour at a time and then go down to once a week for a 45 minute time block. The sod will be receiving the same amount of water, but more mature sod can hold more water and use it more efficiently. And, as the sod grows longer, the concern for over-watering decreases. This watering schedule should be kept for at least one full summer to ensure that the roots go deep and stay healthy. If your lawn is installed late in summer or early in fall, water regularly as suggested above until the weather starts to cool and start up again as soon as possible the following spring. Be aware that the weather will affect the way you care for your sod. Use common sense when watering as compared to weather patterns. For example, if there is at least an inch of rainfall on a particular day, you won’t have to water the sod that day. Likewise, if the weather is very hot and/or very dry, keep a twice weekly watering schedule until the weather is cooler and/or more humid. Also be aware that chemical fertilizers should be applied to dry sod, and thus, you will want to apply it at the end of the season.
Be sure not to mow your new sod until it has fully taken root. This typically takes about 3-6 weeks. You can tell the sod has rooted by pulling up one piece to see that the roots have entered the ground. Please set the mower's blades at the highest possible setting for the first few cuts.
To foster growth you may wish to fertilize your new sod. It is not recommended to fertilize until two months after the sod has been laid. September is the best month to apply fertilizer for sod laid in the summer because it gives the product the boost it needs to combat colder weather. If you have laid your sod in the fall you should plan on going to the store for fertilizer sometime in mid-May.
Cedar Hedges
In the first 2-3 weeks after your cedars have been planted, you must give them lots of water approximately 45 minutes each night or morning. Please do not water the whole cedar just the roots .... the reason is that you will burn the tree causing it to then die. Lots of customers have the same concern in the fall, "Why are my cedars turning orange"? The reason for this is that cedars tend to shed in the fall and will come back nice and green in the spring. Note that salt and pool water can also kill your cedars so please take good care of them.
Trim hedges twice a year in spring and late summer. Be careful if you have sensitive skin as the foliage may aggravate skin allergies.
Interlock
Maintenace Questions
Interlock a long-lasting, quality product.thanks to its advanced technology and are designed to resist deterioration, making your landscaping project one of the most valuable investments on your property.
A Few Spare Pavers?
It is always a good idea to have a few spare pavers on hand, since it may be simpler to replace than to clean a stained paver.
Snow Removal?
Landscaping products are naturally resistant to winter conditions and de-icing salts. However, to avoid rust stains on your pavers, make sure that your snow blower has been adapted for use on pavers, e.g., by adding non-metallic skids.
A Few Weeds Popping Up?
In addition to providing surface stability,the polymer sand for paver joints is formulated to reduce the growth of weeds.
Are Ants Moving In?
Polymer sand for paver joints is formulated to inhibit their movements by stabilizing joints.
What About Stains?
Remove them regularly with the appropriate cleaning products.
Remove them regularly with the appropriate cleaning products.
Effloresscence (white deposit on paver surfaces): These soluble salts will gradually disappear after a few heavy rainfalls. If you decide to use an efflorescence remover, wait 60 days after the initial appearance before cleaning. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Oil and Grease: Mop up the spill and remove the remainder with an appropriate cleaner and degreaser. The removal of an oil stain may require more than one cleaning.
Rust: Use a rust remover designed for interlock. It may be difficult to remove rust stains caused by a snow blower's steel blade.
Mortar: Let it harden and then carefully remove with a trowel.
Paint, Tar, Rubber, Caulking, Gum: Use a paint and rubber stripper designed for interlock.
Fresh Paint: For water-based paint, mop up the spill, scrub the surplus using a brush, water and powder detergent, and rinse well. For solvent-based paint, use a paint and rubber stripper designed for interlock.
Tire Marks: Use a cleaner and degreaser or efflorescence remover.
Leaves Tobacco: Use a domestic bleaching solution, brush and rinse
Clay: Scrub using a brush and detergent, rinse with hot water.
Is a Protective Sealant Necessary?
Interlock is designed to resist deterioration. Therefore, the use of a protective sealant is optional and a matter of personal preference. A sealant will make stain removal easier and will accentuate the color by giving the surface a wet look. Note that the useful life of a sealant is about two to three years. Before applying a sealant, cleaning with a compatible cleaner is essential. Carefully read the sealant manufacturer's recommendations.
If you have any questions at any time, please call the office ... we would love to talk to you!
