Hello everyone,
Two months ago, on April 5th, I completely removed, leveled, and resodded my front and backyard lawn. Although I don't have an in-ground sprinkler system, I've set up an above-ground system using Hunter sprinkler heads on metal stakes and have ensured ensured proper coverage. I installed timers with six zones, initially watering twice a day for 20 minutes each. After three weeks, I adjusted this to once a day for 20 minutes and after 6 weeks, I've switched to 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
I mow my lawn to a height of no less than 2.5 inches and aim to mow once a week. After one month, the grass looked fantastic, so I changed my watering schedule to three times a week for 30 minutes each session, aiming for deeper watering. However, at the two-month mark, I'm noticing some brown grass mixed in with green in my lawn. It's not too severe, but I want to understand the cause before it gets worse.
To gauge my watering accurately, I bought some measuring cups and plan to measure how much water I'm applying in 30 minutes. My watering schedule runs from 6:00 am to about 8:30 am.
I know fertilizer was applied to the soil before the sod was installed. Should I be adding more fertilizer during the summer months? I'm uncertain if I'm watering too much or too little, but I hope to get a better idea once I measure it. In the meantime, I'll use a tuna can to check until my measuring cups arrive.
I'm seeking advice on keeping my lawn healthy, thick, and green. I recently dealt with a mole problem, which I believe is now resolved. Previously, moss was an issue, preventing the grass from thickening, largely due to the previous owner's neglect. Now that I have a clean slate, I want to ensure I'm doing everything correctly.
I would appreciate recommendations on products to use, the best times to apply them, and a suggested plan for ongoing lawn care and maintenance. I have attached a picture of my front and back lawn at the 30 day mark. My front lawn is about 1000sq ft and the backyard is about 170 sq ft. I will post pictures of my lawn at 2 months as soon as I can.
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Two months ago, on April 5th, I completely removed, leveled, and resodded my front and backyard lawn. Although I don't have an in-ground sprinkler system, I've set up an above-ground system using Hunter sprinkler heads on metal stakes and have ensured ensured proper coverage. I installed timers with six zones, initially watering twice a day for 20 minutes each. After three weeks, I adjusted this to once a day for 20 minutes and after 6 weeks, I've switched to 3 times a week for 30 minutes.
I mow my lawn to a height of no less than 2.5 inches and aim to mow once a week. After one month, the grass looked fantastic, so I changed my watering schedule to three times a week for 30 minutes each session, aiming for deeper watering. However, at the two-month mark, I'm noticing some brown grass mixed in with green in my lawn. It's not too severe, but I want to understand the cause before it gets worse.
To gauge my watering accurately, I bought some measuring cups and plan to measure how much water I'm applying in 30 minutes. My watering schedule runs from 6:00 am to about 8:30 am.
I know fertilizer was applied to the soil before the sod was installed. Should I be adding more fertilizer during the summer months? I'm uncertain if I'm watering too much or too little, but I hope to get a better idea once I measure it. In the meantime, I'll use a tuna can to check until my measuring cups arrive.
I'm seeking advice on keeping my lawn healthy, thick, and green. I recently dealt with a mole problem, which I believe is now resolved. Previously, moss was an issue, preventing the grass from thickening, largely due to the previous owner's neglect. Now that I have a clean slate, I want to ensure I'm doing everything correctly.
I would appreciate recommendations on products to use, the best times to apply them, and a suggested plan for ongoing lawn care and maintenance. I have attached a picture of my front and back lawn at the 30 day mark. My front lawn is about 1000sq ft and the backyard is about 170 sq ft. I will post pictures of my lawn at 2 months as soon as I can.
