How To Lay Down Sod Patch. Fit the sod into the area and knit the edges together by squeezing them toward each other with your hands. Immediately after you have laid it, grab your garden hose and water the new sod in well.
Then, carefully pat the new patch into the ground with a shovel to remove any air pockets and encourage the sod. Use a utility knife to cut out sod that is placed over irrigation heads or any other obstruction on your lawn. Lay your new roll of sod over the top of the area to be patched.
Water every morning for about 2 weeks and keep moist until the sod has rooted.
Water your lawn heavily for the first week, slightly less for the second week, and then once or twice per week thereafter as you normally would. Measure the prepared area with a measuring tape. Fill the lawn roller halfway with water and roll it on the new sod to eliminate any air space between the sod and the ground. Water new sod to a depth of 1 inch within 30 minutes of installation and then water daily for the first two weeks of growth.