How soon should I mow new sod after its planted, and when can the kids play on the new lawn?
aANSWERNew sod generally wont need mowing for the first 10 to 15 days after installation, but it should be mowed as soon as it is ready. DO NOT allow the grass to get too tall before the first mowing, either or before any mowing, for that matter. We recommend that you keep you mower blades at their highest setting for the first six weeks. Then, bring them down to 3-inches for the remainder of the growing season. Do not use your new lawn for play or other activities until at least one week after the first mowing and then only if the lawn is fairly dry at the time. Moist, recently laid lawn is highly susceptible to compaction. Compaction will restrict root growth, putting your newly laid lawns future health in jeopardy.
