Why Are Weeds Growing Through New Sod?
New Sod Weed Problem · Toronto Lawn Care Why Are Weeds GrowingThrough New Sod? Weeds in new sod usually come from old soil seed banks, gaps between seams, thin watering, poor soil prep, or weed seeds blowing in before the sod thickens. Soil SeedsCommon SeamsWeed Entry Dense SodBest Defense HerbicideWait weeds growing through new sod […]
Why Is My Sod Squishy After Installation?
Soft New Sod · Drainage and Watering Issue Why Is My SodSquishy After Installation? Squishy sod usually means too much water, poor drainage, soft soil preparation, low grading, or traffic before the lawn has rooted. Too WetLikely Clay SoilCommon GTA No TrafficImportant DrainageCheck Grade squishy sod after installation What Toronto Homeowners Should Know AboutWhy Is […]
Why Are Sod Seams Showing or Pulling Apart?
Sod Seam Problem · Toronto Lawn Repair Why Are Sod Seams Showingor Pulling Apart? Visible sod seams usually mean the rolls shrank from drying, were not laid tightly, were installed on uneven soil, or did not receive enough early watering. DryingMain Cause Tight JointsNeeded StaggerBetter Layout TopdressSmall Gaps sod seams showing What Toronto Homeowners Should […]
Why Is My New Sod Not Rooting?
New Sod Problem · Toronto Lawn Establishment Why Is MyNew Sod Not Rooting? New sod usually fails to root when soil preparation, watering, soil contact, shade, compaction, or heat stress prevents the roots from knitting into the ground. 10-14 DaysEarly Tug Test WaterCritical Soil ContactMust Have RootsNeed Oxygen new sod not rooting What Toronto Homeowners […]
Why Does My Sprinkler System Have Air in the Lines?
Air in Sprinkler Lines · Startup and Repair Guide Why Does My Sprinkler System HaveAir in the Lines? Air in sprinkler lines can happen after spring startup, repairs, winterization, a drained mainline, or a suction-side leak on pump-fed systems. SpringCommon SputterMain Symptom FlushFirst Fix LeaksCheck If Repeats air in sprinkler lines What Toronto Homeowners Should […]