New sod rarely looks perfect right away, and expecting instant results is one of the biggest misunderstandings people have. Right after installation, the grass may appear patchy, pale, or even limp, which can be unsettling. This phase happens because the sod is conserving energy while trying to bond with the soil underneath. During this time, the grass isn’t growing upward as much as ... https://texassodanddrainage.com/does-sod-look-dead-at-first/