Sod lawns at this age really like deeper and less frequent waterings because it helps their roots to grow deeper to reach water. This establishes your new lawn into the soil and makes it stronger. If you want to check to see if your lawn is getting firmly rooted, simply tug on the turf. At the four week mark, you should apply an application of fertilizer to your new lawn. When taking your soil sample, you should take samples from 10 to 15 different areas of your lawn. Take a tablespoon of each and mix them together thoroughly. If there is not a soil testing service in your area, you can purchase a home soil testing kit at most any plant nursery. While these tests are not as accurate as the ones completed by professionals, you will have a general idea of what is going on in your lawn’s soil. You should probably avoid using overhead sprinklers during the day. Over half of the water put out by these sprinklers will be lost. A method for new lawn watering during the afternoon that is very productive is soaker hoses. Invest in soaker hoses and run them throughout your yard. When you do water, try to water less often but water deeply. Sprayers are used to spray water in the entire garden. There are different types and shapes of sprayers available in the garden. The next in the lawn care equipment category are the tillers. Tilling is very essential to allow the penetration of new seeds in the garden. Tilling cracks the top soil and lets it mix with the seeds. If you are hiring a lawn care professional from a particular company then the company must possess the license or have the relevant memberships and associations. It is important for you to collect all the information about the annual cost, and the cost, which will incur after each visit of the lawn care professional. Do not allow anyone to drive onto your new lawn, ride bikes or do other activities that would damage your new lawn – such as playing a game of volleyball, setting up an elaborate outdoor party, etc. Special Tip on Seeding a New Lawn Before you go out and purchase grass seed, you should make sure you are buying one that will grow in your area.