Guides

What to expect from a Q Lawn

Q Lawn is grown on dark, organic, free-draining soils - the best soil type for the production of high quality turf. These soils contain high populations of beneficial microbes and it is this that gives the turf its dark green sward. A turf is a piece of soil with a mixture of selected grass varieties growing in it. It will be harvested to order, ensuring optimum freshness. Read More

How to ensure that your Q Lawn establishes quickly

The first two to three weeks are the "critical phase" in the establishment of a lawn from turf. Read More

How much water to apply

The first application of water is the most important and uses the greatest quantity of water. Read More

When to apply water

During late spring and in summer it is best to water the lawn when the air temperature is cooler - early morning or late evening. During cooler seasons water at any time convenient to you. Read More

Mowing

The grass leaves will continue to grow once the turf has been laid, despite the fact that there is very little root to supply water and nutrients. This growth will contribute to the loss of water from the turf surface and to the depletion of nutrients from the turf. Read More

When to give it its first mow

The best type of mower for the very first mowing is a sharp bladed rotary mower. These types of mower perform well when the grass is a bit longer - the situation we have when the first mowing is needed. Obviously you cannot mow the lawn if the turves have not rooted sufficiently to be held in place, otherwise the turf may be sucked up and chopped up by the mower. Read More

Mower adjustments

Make sure that the blades of the mower are as sharp as possible, otherwise you will either tear up the turf or pull the grass out by its' roots. Adjust the height of cut. The rule of thumb is to never remove more than 1/3rd of the grass blade length at one time. Measure the average grass blade length and set cutting height accordingly. Read More

Why should you feed your Q Lawn?

Q Lawn turf is grown on very fertile soils, but once the grass plants have rooted into your own soil they will take on the appearance and growth habit dictated by your soil. Feeding will very much depend on when the lawn was laid. Read More

Weed control

Q Lawn turf will arrive on site free of broad-leaved weeds, but due to the natural seed dispersion methods adopted by weeds, you will inevitably find the odd weed establishing itself. For all but the largest of lawns the easiest and most friendly way of weed eradication is to dig them out as they appear. Read More

What about other lawn problems?

We cannot address all the other possible problems or methods of creating a beautiful lawn from turf within the scope of this information, but we can recommend that you purchase a copy of the excellent book, LAWNS – GROW & MAINTAIN HEALTHY GRASS published by Collins Practical Gardener ISBN 0-00-718266-X. Read More