A newly sodded lawn doesn’t always give instant visual rewards. Instead, it often looks tired, dull, or slightly unhealthy at first. This phase is part of the adjustment process. The sod has been moved from one growing environment to another, and the roots need time to reconnect. Once that happens, the lawn gradually becomes greener and more resilient. https://texassodanddrainage.com/does-sod-look-dead-at-first/