After care advice for newly laid turf.
In warm weather ensure you start watering as soon as the turf is laid
When temperatures drop below 10c watering is not so important but look for signs of the turf drying and water as required
The hotter it is, the faster the rooting, but more water is required, The colder it is, the slower the rooting, the less water is required
Water twice a day, early morning, and late afternoon for 2 weeks, all areas need to have 1-2 hours of daily watering. Using a sprinkler makes this easier to move the water around and covers a larger area. Make sure you have covered all the turf, the water will not spread
Do Not walk on the turf during or after you have watered it or if during particularly wet conditions and it is soft underfoot. Footprint indentations WILL be left, and your lawn will get indentations and these will be difficult to remedy. They WILL cause problems when you start to mow it and you will get an uneven cut. Please use a board to walk on to prevent this if you have no alternative and need to access any part of your lawn, during these conditions.
Stay off the turf for at least 2 weeks during normal spring or summer conditions but longer if its laid on a steep gradient or is very wet underfoot. e.g winter months
• Start mowing your lawn after 2 weeks of it being laid, in the growing season
• Before cutting the first time, it may well be worth investing in a new mower blade or get the mower sharpened. On the first cut, be especially careful. Raise the mower blades and adjust accordingly. Take growth off in sensible steps. The first cut should be to a height of approx 75mm. (3”)
• Use the mower on a high setting to start and then mow again a few days later to reduce the height. Normal mowing should be to a height on 25-30mm (1-2”)
• Repeat mowing once a week from spring to autumn
• Raise the cutting height in hot periods to help prevent the lawn drying out
• Use a mower with a grass collector as Raking cuttings may damage the grass
• Don’t let the grass grow beyond a manageable height. This will cause the light not to be able to get to the bottom of the grass and once cut again your lawn will look yellow and will need time to recover Weed & Feed
Make sure the turf is fertilised at least twice a year (Spring & Autumn) You can use all in one weed and feed, but we would recommend using a lawn fertiliser instead, and then using a selective weed killer as needed. Always use fertiliser before the weed killer. For isolated weeds, use a spot week gun
Feed your lawn 6 months after laying, following manufacturer’s instructions
Possible turf issues to look out for
• Fusarium can be a common disease in turf when conditions are humid and damp. Patches of red-brown turf several cm in diameters develop, sometimes with fungal growth on the edges. This can cause patches of bare ground. The turf will recover by itself in the warmer months. Fusarium will cause the most damage in autumn/winter. It is a spore born disease so if the conditions are correct it can appear. Keeping your lawn from getting too long, correct feeding and having free draining soil will help prevent this.
• Red Thread is one of the most common diseases. You will see light red areas of turf dying. Low nitrogen is the cause of red thread so making sure you have good soil and careful feeding of the turf will combat red threads. Again, this a spore born disease so could occur if conditions are correct. Red thread won’t kill turf, it is just unsightly until it recovers
• You will sometimes see toadstools in newly laid lawn. These appear due to the roots of the turf being cut when harvested as fungi which is present in soil will break down the decaying root, once the root is decomposed the toadstools will disappear. Warm moist conditions trigger the bacteria to break down the decaying root so normally seen in spring and autumn
Additional Considerations Damage can be caused by household pets and play equipment. Urination and defecation from pets will have an adverse effect on the condition of your lawn. All animals should be kept off the lawn using the identical instructions given in the first section taking into consideration the conditions underfoot and the length of time the turf has been laid. Please be aware any pet damage will void your warranty
The placing of any garden furniture or play equipment directly on your lawn will cause issues with the lawn not being able to get enough light/water and therefore can cause die back and please consider if soft underfoot this will also give indentations , as previously explained. We guarantee our turf is from one of the largest certified growers in the UK. Our rolls are sqm rolls and the soil base is 25-35mm and the overall thickness is 75mm. We have a daily supply and lay our turf on the same day as delivery.
The turf we supply is always category 1 graded turf. It is understood and agreed the homeowner is responsible for the proper watering of the lawn as per these instructions and if the turf is found to be subsequently in a dry state, this guarantee shall become null and void.
We will not accept any responsibility for neglect, abuse, acts of nature, damage from children or pets, any damage caused by play equipment or garden furniture or anything beyond our control. If you have any concerns about your lawn, please contact us below without delay so we can resolve any issues as soon as possible.
Proper care, with periodic inspections and routine maintenance will ensure that you have a beautiful lawn which you will continue to enjoy for many years to come.