Preparation Tips:
1. When preparing your area for a new lawn, ensure the area is well drained and all existing vegetation is removed.2. Rotary hoe or dig the soil to a depth of 100-150mm. You may add loam topsoil, if not make sure your existing soil is friable. Rake the soil level and prepare a firm surface for laying.
3. Test your soil. For acidic soils add lime (PH below 6). For heavy clay soils add gypsum.
4. We recommend you use a lawn starter at the recommended rate over the prepared area to help establish the root system of your newly laid lawn.
5. If you are installing a sprinkler system, install it after soil preparation at the desired height.
6. Water the area to settle the soil and provide a moist base for laying the instant lawn.
Laying Tips:
1. Lay your lawn immediately upon delivery.
2. Start laying your lawn along the straightest and longest edge. Push each roll firmly together (without stretching), laying in a brickwork pattern. Ensure rolls are laid down steep slopes and pegged to stop movement.
3. Trim the new lawn with a sharp knife around plants and edges.
4. If possible lightly roll your new lawn to achieve contact with the soil underneath.
5. Water immediately to saturate the lawn and ensure the soil underneath is wet. Water daily, or more often, keeping the lawn moist �for the first week, then reduce watering to every second day until it is firmly rooted, about 4 weeks. Then water less frequently and for longer periods to encourage a stronger, deeper root system.
6. Don't lay your new lawn over existing grass.
Establishment - First 4 weeks:
1. During the first 4 weeks, avoid heavy or concentrated use on your new lawn. This will give the root system an opportunity to firmly knit with the soil and will ensure the lawn remains level.
2. During root establishment (first 4 weeks) ensure your newly laid lawn remains moist at all times, and on hot summer days it may be necessary to water frequently throughout the day.
3. Around 6 weeks mow your new lawn for the first time, leaving it as long as possible, removing no more than 1/3 off the leaf blade.
Maintenance:
1. Once the lawn, is fully established it should be watered when necessary. Less frequent and longer watering will produce a more drought tolerant lawn. During hot weather, water the lawn more often.
2. Mow your new lawn at the recommended mowing height, allowing it to retain moisture and nutrients. Mow when the lawn is dry and ensure your mower blades are sharp. Never cut more than 1/3 off the leaf when mowing. Low mowing will damage your lawn and can allow weeds to invade your lawn.
3. Apply lawn starter again 8 weeks after laying. Apply to a dry leaf at 1 handful per square metre and water in well. We recommend you fertilise your lawn every 8 weeks to maintain a healthy, rich green lawn.