It’s not just the initial installation of a new lawn that is important; ongoing maintenance must also be carried out throughout the year.
With regards to general upkeep, we have provided some handy tips below: Aerate – Removing plugs into your existing turf will allow air to reach the soil, which in turn promotes healthy root growth and prevents grass disease. Don’t forget to water your grass after aerating! Mow – Mowing too short can make a lawn more susceptible to disease and drying out, so make sure that you have the right blade for the job – typically, a 4-6mm blade is sufficient. If you have high levels of growth or are working on a sloped area, you may need to use a different type of mowing blade. Weeding – Lawn weeds are unsightly and can lead to bigger problems if left untreated! It’s best practice to sort it the first time around, so invest in an effective weed killer or spot-weed your lawn regularly. To be extra safe, you can also use a weed killer that targets just one type of weed. Feed – To make the most out of your lawn, you can fertilise regularly throughout the year. Rather than doing this all in one go, we suggest opting for a slow release or organic feed which will provide nutrients to your turf on a regular basis without over-fertilising it. Aerate – See above Mow – See above Weed – See above Feed and water well
See below for some maintenance scheduling ideas:
Scheduling For a normal, healthy lawn
- Aerate every spring
- Feed & water in early summer
- Weed
- Mow and feed at the end of summer
- Weeding
- Watering (if necessary)
- A final feeding before winter
Scheduling for an abnormal, healthy lawn
- Aerate every spring
- Feed & water in early summer
- Weed
- Mow and feed at the end of summer
- Weeding
- Watering (if necessary)
- A final feeding before winter
- Aerate again in the following spring
Scheduling for a routine weed, mow, feed
- Weed 2. Aerate
- Feed and water well
- Mow and feed at the end of summer
It’s not just the initial installation of a new lawn that is important; ongoing maintenance must also be carried out throughout the year.
With regards to general upkeep, we have provided some handy tips below: Aerate – Removing plugs into your existing turf will allow air to reach the soil, which in turn promotes healthy root growth and prevents grass disease. Don’t forget to water your grass after aerating! Mow – Mowing too short can make a lawn more susceptible to disease and drying out, so make sure that you have the right blade for the job – typically, a 4-6mm blade is sufficient. If you have high levels of growth or are working on a sloped area, you may need to use a different type of mowing blade. Weeding – Lawn weeds are unsightly.
When is the best time to plant turf?
This is a question that we are frequently asked, and there isn’t one simple answer. Your ideal planting time will depend on what kind of grass you would like to grow and the local weather conditions within your area between late autumn and mid-spring.
The below information will help you decide whether or not now is a good time for you to install your new lawn:
For warm-season turf (e.g. Bermuda) Choose an autumn date if possible This option provides the best chance of growing a strong, healthy lawn early in Spring Begins growth when temperatures become consistently high Involves less watering in Summer
For cool season turf (e.g. Fescue) Choose an autumn date if possible This option provides the best chance of fast growth ready in time for Spring Quicker root development when temperatures are milder Appears greener sooner Provides a longer growing season Follows a period of rain, which helps prepare the ground for turf
Choose a spring date if possible helps to reduce risk of brown patches and develops strong roots before hot summer months Encourages deeper root systems, resulting in improved strength and tolerance to drought conditions
With regards to warm-season grasses, it is important that you take into consideration all of the following: The type of soil where you intend to install your new lawn The location where you intend to install your new lawn If you have existing turf, how thick it is and what type of grass it is You will also need to decide on the colour of your new lawn.
For cool-season turf, there are a few additional factors that you should consider: Your soil type The intended use for the area where you would like to install your new lawn (e.g. Sports pitch or Area for children to play?) If there are any trees close by, whether this be from a neighboring garden or in a public spot?
If you still require further assistance when deciding on a suitable planting time for yourself, please feel free to contact our team who will gladly help out! We hope we have provided helpful information
Maintenance is a must for your lawn
Maintaining a green lawn is important to not only the fresh, crisp appearance of your property but also its environmental impact. Lawns are not difficult to maintain if you follow these simple guidelines:
o Make sure you aerate once more in the following spring before fertilizing.
o Increase water frequency and add fertilizer during the drier months.
o Mow grass as often as needed. The right blade length will depend on how much growth there is, or whether it’s been cut recently enough. You can also use a power edger to take care of any weeds that have grown beneath your blades (or just try out weed + feed instead).
o Use a weed killer and/or aerator in the winter if your lawn looks too neglected. o Rake leaves out of your turf, as they’ve got quite a bit of nutrients for your grass to use up before spring arrives. Spring Cleaning Checklist – once per month:
o Water > 3 inches a day, or at least one inch every five days (according to British Lawns). To water effectively:
1) make sure there’s enough time between watering but never leave the area moist.
2) check the weather report and choose an appropriate time window when it isn’t going to rain.
3) distribute evenly over the entire area by using either sprinklers or hose attachments with nozzles made for this.