Right after sod installation, the lawn may not look the way you imagined it would. Instead of bright green, you might see fading, uneven coloring, or a slightly dry look. This happens because the grass is under transplant stress and hasn’t yet established root contact with the soil. The sod isn’t dead, it’s adjusting. With proper watering and no heavy foot traffic, the roots gradually... https://texassodanddrainage.com/does-sod-look-dead-at-first/