Milorganite should be mixed into the top 2-4 inches of soil before laying sod to help establish and feed the roots.
After laying new sod, water enough to penetrate the sod and 2 inches of the existing soil. From day 2 on, keep your sod and soil moist throughout the day. The roots are short so the sod cannot take large amounts of water at any single time. Other than the first day, the ground under the sod should never be soggy. Usually watering 4 to 6 times during the day, for approximately 5 to 6 minutes each time is required until the roots are established. Root establishment will usually begin within 7 to 14 days.
