You will be able to enjoy a lush green lawn only when the process of laying turf is executed honestly and accurately. This process involves not just laying the turf but also proper maintenance after it has been laid. There are some golden rules to follow in the turf's caring for the new turf, and here is a quick list.
- Water regularly
- Keep off the grass
- Mow little and often once the grass is growing well
- Top up soil nutrient levels
- Remove fallen leaves or debris
Let us cover some rules in detail in this post.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN TURF IS NOT WATERED ADEQUATELY?
The short answer is that the turf will die very
quickly. If you want to avoid this, ensure adequate watering per the guidelines
for your turf. The reason is that grass is more than 80% of the water that
carries nutrients from one cell to another to allow it to grow. Without timely
watering, the leaves will become flat and floppy. They will lose colour to
first turn yellow and then brown before dying. Hence, it is essential that
watering immediately after laying turf is done without fail.
WEAR AND TEAR
Any grass, including wintergreen couch turf or
matilda turf, will have to be prevented from wear and tear immediately after
laying. This will include ensuring that the freshly laid turf is not crushed by
feet or toys.
- To prevent wear and tear immediately after laying turf, take the following steps.
- Always use a laying board to spread your weight
- Avoid walking on the lawn entirely for the first three weeks after laying turf
- Prevent heavy traffic on the wintergreen couch turf for the first three weeks before it gets well established.
- Never walk on the fresh turf if it is frosty
MOWING
Mowing is not necessary immediately after laying turf, but it will be required later. It does much more than keep it looking
neat. Firstly, it encourages the growth of new leaves from the base and mowing
also kills weeds in the turf.
GUIDELINES FOR MOWING AFTER LAYING TURF
All the care and attention must be paid while
mowing the freshly laid grass. Patience is the key, and you should never try to
cut it really short. Keep your mower on its highest settings during the first
cut, and remove only the grass tip. A mild day is the right day to mow the
grass with a mower that has super-sharp blades and a grass box to remove
clippings.
