How To Care For New Sod St Augustine. Check the sod every few hours. Be sure all of the old grass as well as the roots are completely removed.
Immediately water your new sod after it is installed. Augustine typically needs 1 inch of water per week. Always monitor the new lawn health every day, and during the day if possible for the first week or two at least, and always be ready to apply an extra watering as is required, and at any time the new saint augustine sod shows any sign of stress or wilting or other poor lawn health developing.
For the healthiest grass, you want the water to penetrate six inches into the soil.
Lightly water, then smooth again. St augustine is a warm season grass that thrives in sun and warmer temperatures found in the southern part of the united states. Install new sod within 24 hours of receiving. Liberally irrigate it until the water penetrates at least a few inches into the soil—it will feel soggy to walk on.