Tips for Deep Rooting Your Grass

When your lawn’s roots run deep, this can promote healthier grass that is more resistant to drought, disease, and weeds. If you are preparing for sod installation in Sunnyvale, then there are a few steps that you can take to help encourage deep roots from your new grass.

First, your soil plays a critical role in how well your lawn can flourish. To provide your sod with a healthy foundation in which to grow, your soil should be able to retain water long enough for the grass roots to absorb what they need while still being able to release any excess moisture. Test your soil and add any necessary nutrients and amendments before installing the sod.

Next, avoid using quick-release fertilizers on your sod while it is young. Because the roots will only grow as far as necessary to get the nutrients that they need, providing them with large doses of food that remain close to the soil’s surface can discourage your grass from developing deep roots. Finally, you can help encourage your grass roots to reach deep into the soil by watering your lawn deeply but infrequently.