Daily watering of new fescue sod in central California caused yellowing, thinning, rot—classic overwatering. "Drowning" grass invites fungal diseases; roots need oxygen.
Stop watering. Let sod dry completely for 1–2 weeks. Then resume deep, infrequent watering: 3×/week, soaking root zone, letting surface dry between. This prevents surface moisture that breeds fungus.
If roots established, recovery is likely. Dead patches may need replacement. Whoever said "overwatering is okay" was wrong—balance is everything.
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