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Hi,
I layed sod (July 14th) 90% has taken root. Some edges have not but still seem to be growing very well.
Friday the 13th I aerated my yard, ...
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Asked September 14, 2024, 3:14 PM EDT
Hi,
I layed sod (July 14th) 90% has taken root. Some edges have not but still seem to be growing very well.
Friday the 13th I aerated my yard, (was this too soon with the time I layed sod?) then layed down Scott’s turfbuilder winterguard fall weed and feed.
I forgot about the bird and rodent issues pulling up some sod and digging holes. I got some Scott’s top soil and Scott’s ez seed filled the holes and then seeded them after I had already layed the turf builder fall weed and seed. I also proceeded to use the ez seed and over seed the whole yard as it seemed a little thin. ( did I mess anything up by doing this?)
did I mess up my yard by doing things in kinda a backwards order?
(Weed feed, top soil, seed/overseer and water )
Thanks!
St. Louis County Minnesota
Expert Response
The additional seeding won't do any harm. The fertilizing is on schedule. The only thing that is a bit early is the aerating. Some recommend 3 months after sodding. Our extension says normal lawn maintenance after the new sod is well rooted, usually a couple of weeks after installation. Here are references:
https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/seeding-and-sodding-home-lawns
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Sodding-a-New-Lawn-pdf
By the way, here is an excellent reference on maintaining your lawn:
https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/lawn-care
https://extension.umn.edu/lawn-care/seeding-and-sodding-home-lawns
https://store.extension.iastate.edu/Product/Sodding-a-New-Lawn-pdf
By the way, here is an excellent reference on maintaining your lawn:
https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/lawn-care