Lawn Care Tips

Water is the lifeline of new sod — and getting it right in the first few weeks can make or break your lawn’s success. At New Jersey Sod Co., we make sure every customer has a clear understanding of how to water properly so your grass thrives from day one. Here’s a general week-by-week watering schedule to follow after your sod installation: Week 1: Water 2–4 times a day for 10–15 minutes each session. The goal is to keep [...]

Not all grass is created equal — and choosing the right sod for your property can make a world of difference in appearance, durability, and maintenance. At New Jersey Sod Co., we offer a variety of sod types that thrive in our region’s unique climate and soil conditions. Whether your lawn gets full sun, partial shade, or has heavy foot traffic, there’s a turf solution tailored for you. Top Sod Options We Offer: Tall Fescue – Great for cooler [...]

Chinch bugs are a common lawn pest in Florida, particularly affecting St Augustine Floratam, which is widely used for lawns in the state. These pests are tiny, about 1/8 to 1/6 inch long, and cause significant damage by sucking the sap from grass blades and injecting toxins, leading to yellow or brown patches on lawns.  While no sod is entirely chinch bug resistant, there are types such as Citrablue, Palmetto and Cobalt that will hold up better over time [...]

Upkeep in the hot summer months for Florida.  Here are some steps to keep your lawn healthy after a new sod installation from Sunshine Sod. Most important are the watering phases. Whether you choose Bahia, St Augustine, Zoysia or Bermuda, the first few weeks are critical for the roots to take and adjust to their new environment. Throughout Naples, Ft Myers, Cape Coral and up to Sarasota and St Petersburg, the Florida routine for maintaining your sod is very [...]