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Establishing Bermuda Sod {after improper start}

lifeofjenn
9 years ago

We are closing on a house in North Carolina in 2 weeks.

The builder is known for laying sod in less than ideal conditions.

The sod (BERMUDA 419) was laid today (august 22nd) and NO top soil was put down. Additionally, the area was not dampened, so the sod was laid over dry dirt in 90 degree weather. It was watered after. No fertilizer or other application to my knowledge.

Many homes in the neighborhood have weed problems, and it's my belief the builder does not properly kill weeds prior to laying sod either (they place large amounts of dirt over weeds).

Although the builder will be responsible if the grass does not establish over time, once we close on the house I'd like to do all I can to help this lawn along.

Would I change anything to the general establishment practices (watering well, mowing to 1.5 inches or lower without scalping).

I don't have a soil test yet, but offhand would it benefit from nitrogen? Any herbicide since we know weeds may become an issue? regular or organic fertilizer?

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