Turf Advice
The Lawn Store only sells premium grade lawn turf therefore it should look fantastic and give you many years of pleasure providing it is cared for correctly from the moment it has been delivered.
Follow these steps for a great looking lawn
Before You Start
- Use our online turf calculator. This simple tool will help you work out how much you need for your new lawn.
- Get the ground ready before your turf arrives as turf will deteriorate quickly if left unrolled.
- Remove existing vegetation, then dig or rotovate through the soil to relieve compaction to create a workable tilth. Add more good quality soil if required and apply pre-turf fertiliser
Turf is a sensitive natural product which is very vulnerable to the elements especially until it is fully established.
Laying Turf
- Always lay turf on the same day it is delivered. Deterioration time of turf will increase significantly during periods of hot weather.
- Never allow newly laid turf to dry out. This can cause gaps and browning. Water the turf in thoroughly as soon as it has been laid.
- Continue regular watering at least once a day during dry weather until the turf has rooted. Ensure that the water has penetrated right through the turf and into the soil by lifting a corner and checking underneath.
Aftercare
- Do not walk on newly laid turf. Use boards if necessary when moving a sprinkler when the turf is wet and soft.
- Resist the temptation to make the initial cut until your lawn has rooted, this can take a few weeks. Check by lifting a corner of turf to see if it has rooted. However, don’t let your lawn get too long before the first mowing.
- Use the highest setting on your lawn mower for the first cut. Mow regularly, removing not more than one third of the grass height. Once established, the height of the cut can be reduced gradually to between 15 mm and 35 mm. Avoid scalping.
This video explains about the type of turf The Lawn Store can provide and offers some very useful tips on how to lay it.
This video explains how the sprinkler works and how to adjust and set it up for your lawn.
Once your lawn is established it is important to take good care of it
To ensure that your lawn remains in good long term condition the lawn should be mowed weekly and a regular lawn care programme be adopted to keep the turf looking great all year round.
Our sister company, Lawntech or any other lawn care company listed on the UK lawn Care Network offer annual lawn care treatment programmes, which will give the turf a sustainable balance of fertiliser, selective weed killer and moss control at the correct times of the year.
01722 744300 – www.lawn-tech.co.uk
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