New Sod Care In Winter. Change the watering schedule to twice a day for the first 2 days, then once a day for 4 days if sod is installed in cooler weather (under 80 degrees f or 26 degrees c). If you install new sod on your lawn then you have to wait for approximately 5 to 7 weeks and meanwhile, you have to take good care of the newly installed sod on your lawn.
Your lawn will need some minimal care throughout winter, to ensure a healthy and happy spring lawn, so don’t forget about it until then! Mow your sod during the fall, lowering the blade on your mower slightly each time until the grass is between 1 and 1 1/2 inches tall. Water your new sod immediately after it’s installed.
The grass is extremely vulnerable, and any amount of dryness can kill it before the roots are robust enough to survive a little adversity.
After sodding, frequently and gently pull up sod edges to make sure the soil is moist. A light fertilizing should be applied prior to your laying your sod. Moderate rain after you have planted the new sod will give it all the essential nutrients and moisture required to transform the ordinary sod into a lush green lawn. During the winter, rainfall may suffice, but about 0.25 inches of water may be necessary each week.