Lawn Care
Proper Watering, Mowing, Fertilisation and Chemical application (when necessary), will ensure a beautiful healthy lawn for you to enjoy all Year Round
WATERING
- New turf should be laid as soon as possible.
- Its important to thoroughly soak the turf and the soil underneath. This allows the roots below to hold into the moist dirt.
- The new lawn should be kept thoroughly soaked for the first couple of weeks until the turf has taken root in the soil. You can gently lift a corner of the turf to test if established.
- Please keep traffic to a minimum in this early stage of establishment.
- One the turf is established water accordingly to the weather conditions. The best time to water is early in the morning so less water is lost by evaporation.
- Its beneficial to give your lawn a less frequent and longer watering. This will allow the air down to the root system stimulating deeper root formation and thus creating a more drought resistant lawn.
MOWING
- Your first mow should be just a light trim and done approximately 2-3 weeks after the laying of your new lawn.
- Ensure your mower is set on a higher setting as you don’t want to scalp and stress the lawn.
- Once you lawn is firmly established, mow it to a desirable height and maintain at this level.
- Never cut more than one third of the leaf at any given mow.
FERTILISING
- It’s a good idea to fertilise your new lawn 4-5weeks after laying.
- Fertilising your lawn 3-4 times a year in the warmer months will keep your lawn healthy and looking great.
- Fertilise your lawn with a balanced plant food that contains nitrogen(N), phosphorus(P) and potassium(K).
- Always follow label instructions and water in well.
