Installing sod on your property in Oklahoma is a fantastic way to instantly establish a new, beautiful lawn. However, there are important rules to follow when it comes to mowing it for the first time. Firstly, it's crucial to wait at least two weeks after installation before cutting it to allow the roots to establish themselves in the soil. Secondly, set your mower to the highest setting to avoid stressing out your sod. Any additional stress on your sod will hinder its progress. Lastly, avoid watering the day before you mow to allow the sod to firm up and withstand the weight of the mower. Following these steps will ensure your sod grows healthy and vibrant, creating a stunning lawn for your property.

Wait to mow your sod until about two weeks after the installation.

After installing sod, you may be eager to give it its first trim. However, waiting to mow your newly installed sod until about two weeks after installation is crucial to ensure its healthy establishment. During this initial period, the sod is fragile and actively establishing roots in the soil. Mowing too soon can add stress, hindering its ability to develop strong roots. After the two-week mark, check if the sod is ready for mowing by gently tugging up on a corner. If it resists lifting, it's a good indicator that the roots have been sufficiently established, making it safe to proceed with mowing. This patience and care early on will contribute to a lush, healthy lawn in the long run.

Be sure to set your mower deck height higher than usual to avoid damaging your sod.

A green, mowed lawn in Tulsa, OK, in the shade.

Setting your mower deck higher than usual for the first mow after sod installation is crucial for the health of your new lawn. This higher setting helps avoid stressing out the sod, which is still establishing its root system. Mowing too low can damage the delicate grass blades and hinder the sod's ability to recover and grow by causing it stress. By mowing at a higher setting for the first time, you allow the sod to continue developing its root system, establish a strong foundation for a healthy lawn, and avoid causing any damage.

Avoid watering your sod the day before you plan to mow for the first time.

You'll want to avoid watering your sod the day before you plan to mow for the first time to allow it to firm up and better withstand the weight of the mower. When sod is too soft and moist, the mower can easily sink into and damage it, causing tearing or uprooting. Allowing the sod to dry slightly before mowing ensures a cleaner, more effective cut and reduces the risk of harming the newly laid grass. It's best to wait until the sod has firmed up to achieve the best results and promote healthy growth.

It is essential to adhere to a strict watering schedule during the first month after laying sod to ensure that it receives sufficient hydration to establish its root system.

Contact our team today to schedule our sod installation service!

If you want to establish a new, instantly beautiful lawn, our team at LBR is here for you! For our sod installation service, we use high-quality sod, with the two most common being bermudagrass and zoysia. Both varieties of sod are renowned for their attractive appearance and exceptional resilience to stressors. We'll precisely and meticulously lay sod to create the lush, vibrant lawn that you've been waiting for. We follow a thorough process to guarantee that we achieve the best outcomes for you. We also offer a lawn mowing service to handle mowing it for the first time and every time after!

We offer our sod installation and lawn mowing services to residential and commercial property owners, along with HOAs, in Tulsa, Owasso, Broken Arrow, OK, and surrounding areas. Give us a call today at (918) 252-5296 to schedule!