aftercare Guide

Phase 1: Establishment (Watering)

• Keep Soil Damp: Ensure the top few inches stay moist. Check by pressing a finger into the soil—if dry, increase watering. This may take watering multiple times of day. Overwatering is extremely rare at this stage. We don't want puddling or standing water. No night watering.

• Initial Routine: Water early in the morning, making sure every area gets at least 20 minutes of coverage. Deep, longer waterings are far more effective than short, frequent sessions because water needs to penetrate the soil beneath the slurry.

• Tapering Off: Once seedlings reach 1-2 inch tall, reduce watering to 2–3 times a week (though hot summer days may still require daily watering). Pause during cool or rainy weather.

Phase 2: Mowing & Fertilization

• First Mow: Cut grass when it reaches 3 inches tall to help suppress weeds and build lawn density.

• Mowing Schedule: Mow weekly after the first cut. Never trim off more than one-third of the blade height at once; if grass exceeds 4 inches, raise your mower deck.

• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer (such as 14-14-14 NPK) right after the first mow, then again 45 days later. Apply to dry grass and water thoroughly.

• Weed Control Caution: Do not use weed-and-feed products or broadleaf weed killers until the lawn is at least 4 to 6 weeks old and has been mowed 4 or more times.

Phase 3: Long-Term Lawn Care

• Annual Overseeding: Broadcast or slice-seeding every year—especially in year one—thickens the lawn and provides the best natural defense against weeds.

• Annual Aeration: Aerate your lawn once a year (fall is ideal) to relieve soil compaction, boost root depth, and improve water penetration.