10 Simple Steps For Installing Batavia Turf

1. Grade area to be sodded to approximately 3/4" below the desired finished grade and allow for proper drainage.
2. Apply BT Superior Starting Fertilizer
3. Apply an approved insecticide for grub control at recommended rates.  Treat for grubs in June.
4. Begin installing the sod at the furthest point and work your way out.  Place full rolls of sod along the outside edges to act as a border and install any smaller pieces on the inside. Lay all sod as tight as possible but do not overlap.
5. Water sod lightly as you install in warm weather to prevent drying out.  Upon completion, water all sod thoroughly.
6. Roll with a hand roller and tamp any areas that cannot be rolled.
7. Water thoroughly for 14 days after installation.
8. Roll lawn again 5 -6 days after installation but before watering that day.
9. You may mow your lawn 1 week after installation  if needed, but be careful not to disturb the turf.  Do Not use a riding mower for the first 45 days.Never mow more than 1/3 of the plant at any mowing.
10. Mowing your lawn in different directions at 1 1/2" height and removing the clippings (during the Spring and Fall) can keep your lawn well-groomed and slow down the thatch buildup on your lawn.
11. Your lawn was fertilized upon installation and we recommend fertilizing it again 30 days after installation.

Roll Out Time
It is very important to roll out sod as quickly a possible after delivery. Sod must be unrolled within 12 hours after delivery to insure that sod quality is maintained.  Failure to do so may result in extreme heating and damage to the sod, causing it to turn brown and possibly die.

Sunlight
First note that all Kentucky Blue Grass Sod should be installed in areas providing a minimum of 3 hours of available sunlight daily.  It is not suited to extreme shade.  Please inquire about our shade-tolerant turf.

Soil
To prevent shallow root development. Turf should not be installed on clay or heavy subsoil. We recommend a minimum of 3-4" of high quality top soil.

Watering
Water on a daily basis (or as needed) for a 2 week period for roots to become established.

Apply BT Premium Fertilizer

Use our holiday fertilizing program to help you remember when to fertilize.

1st application: April Fool's Day

2nd application by Memorial Day

3rd application by 4th of July

4th application by Labor Day

Around Thanksgiving Day - late fall fertilizer

For best results, fertilizer should be watered in upon application.

BT Superior Starting Fertilizer - A blend of slow release fertilizer developed especially for Batavia Turf to encourage rapid root establishment.  This fertilizer is available in 50 pound bags and should be applied at a rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

BT Premium Fertilizer - A complete blend of slow release fertilizer with Sulfur Coated Urea, Ammonium Sulfate, MAP Potassium Sulfate, Sul-po-mag, Copper Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate.  Recommended for use on Sod and Seed lawns at rate of 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

Steel Staples - 6" wire style staples designed to insure sod stability on steep slopes. Packaged 1,000 staples per box. These staples are used when turf is placed on hills or questionable areas.

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