After Turf Care for a Thriving Lawn!

Knowing when and how-to Water, Mow and Fertilise a newly laid lawn is important to have for thriving grass.

Freshly Laid Lawn?

For the first couple weeks you do not want to let the lawn dry out. Keep it moist until the turf has established its roots. You will know when a lawn has taken root, as you should not be able to pull the corners of the turf up.

Within the first weeks of your new turf you need to have minimal to no foot traffic on the lawn, we recommend no animals, activities or walking over new grass until the lawn has established.

Watering:

For the first 2 -3 weeks of laying your lawn you need to ensure it is very moist which will create the turf to establish a good root system to your soil.

We recommend deep watering most days either in the mornings before the sun or in the evening when it is cooler, try to avoid peak heat watering as it can burn the grass.

Mowing:

New turf must be firmly rooted before you can start mowing, otherwise the mower can rip up the turf and destroy the lawn itself. The first mow happens when the lawn reaches about 5 – 7cm in height which is around 2 – 4 weeks after laid depending on the season. You only want to mow 1/3 off the top of the lawn to ensure the grass does not stunt growth.

Fertilising:

Fertilising your grass is a key factor to keeping a thriving lawn. You want to be fertilising the lawn around 6 weeks after first laying, followed by deep watering. Fertiliser ensures your lawn gets all the right nutrients needed to grow healthy grass.

Key Factors to Take Away from this Article:

• Keep Turf Moist for 2 weeks, then Water Regularly Once Established

• Have No or Minimal Foot Traffic on Lawn

• Mowing the First Visit Once the Lawn is 5 - 7cm High (2-4 weeks after laid)

• Only Mowing 1/3 off the Top of the Grass

• Fertilising your lawn 6 weeks after laying