Immediate Steps After Delivery

• Time Sensitivity: Don’t delay in laying down your turf, especially during hot weather. It is crucial you install your turf immediately after it is delivered.
• Initial Fertilisation: Use a starter fertiliser like “Lawn Launcher,” as per your supplier’s guidance.

Installation Procedure

• Turf Placement: Ensure the ends of each turf roll or slab are tightly adjacent, leaving no space.
• Filling Gaps: Prefer using larger turf pieces for filling gaps, smaller pieces tend to dry out faster.
• Hot Weather Installation: If the temperature exceeds 25°C, water the completed sections as you go along.
• Optional Rolling: A light roll over the newly installed turf is optional but can be beneficial.

Special Considerations

• Hard Surfaces: Use full rolls or slabs around hard surfaces like paths and fences, as these areas dry out quickly.
• Slope Installation: Lay rolls or slabs across slopes for better stability.
• Cutting Turf: Use sharp tools like a knife or garden shears for cutting turf to fit irregular shapes.

👍NURTURING YOUR NEWLY INSTALLED LAWN: BEST PRACTICES

Immediate Aftercare

• Urgent Watering: Immediate and consistent irrigation is critical, the lawn should never dry out in the first six weeks.
• Traffic Management: Limit foot traffic until the lawn has rooted well and has been mowed at least 3-4 times.

Watering Schedule Based on Temperature

Ongoing Care

• First Mow: Use a high setting to avoid scalping the lawn. Only ever mow one third of the leaf at a time.
• Fertilisation: Apply another round of fertilizer 5-6 weeks after installation or after the first mow in cooler conditions.

🌟ONGOING CARE FOR YOUR NEW LAWN: A DETAILED GUIDE

Mowing Your Lawn

• First Mow: The first time you mow your lawn, make sure the mower is set to a high level. This ensures that you don’t cut off too much of the grass, which could lead to scalping and stress the lawn.
• Subsequent Mows: After the first mow, you can adjust the mower’s height based on your lawn’s needs and your aesthetic preferences. However, never remove more than one-third of the grass height in a single mowing session.

Fertilisation Schedule

• Initial Fertilisation: 5-6 weeks after your turf has been installed, or after the first mow in cooler weather. This will provide the essential nutrients your lawn needs to grow strong and healthy.
• Seasonal Fertilisation: Fertilise at the beginning of every season for a vibrant lawn.

Watering Routine

• Monitoring: Keep an eye on the moisture level of your lawn. If it starts to look dry or the soil feels dry to the touch, it’s time to water.
• Irrigation Method: Use a rain gauge or catch cup to measure the amount of water your lawn is receiving. Each watering session should provide at least 25mm of water.

Lawn Aeration

• Why Aerate: Over time, soil can become compacted, especially in areas that receive a lot of foot traffic. Aeration helps to loosen the soil, allowing water, nutrients, and air to penetrate more easily.
• When to Aerate: Aerate your lawn seasonally or as needed, based on the amount of foot traffic it receives.

Troubleshooting

• Dry Corners: The corners of turf rolls dry out easily and need extra water.
• Lawn Diseases: Keep an eye out for signs of lawn diseases like brown patches or parts of the lawn dying. Early detection and treatment are key to managing these issues.
• Wilting Leaves: Wilting or shrivelling of leaves are an indication that a deep watering is needed.

Let Grech’s Turf Look After You

Grech’s Turf has been growing quality turf for over 40 years. We’ve stayed in business so long by growing only the best turf, looking after our customers and providing competitive prices.

If you’ve got a question about your choosing a new lawn, laying turf or fixing your current lawn, we’d love to provide you with the right answer. Just ask us!

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