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Cultivated turf allows you to enjoy a lawn of instant beauty and maturity
without the inconvenience and time consuming problems of seeding.
In order to ensure the turf that you buy is of the highest quality, you should,
ideally purchase it from a member of the Turf Growers Association (TGA).
Which has a quality assurance and traceability policy.
To ensure the best results and a quality finish to your new lawn, the following
steps should be carried out.
Please remember that turf is a living product and a certain amount of care and
maintenance will be required to ensure it grows to its full potential.
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 Preperation |
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This is vital to the survival of your new lawn. Poorly prepared and unfertilised
ground will never give you a satisfactory result.
Existing turf should be removed by cutting under the grass with a spade or
knife, a turf cutter can be hired that will do the job alot quicker.
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The remaining soil needs to be turned over to a depth of around 15cm (6
inches). This can be achieved by either digging or using a rotovator. Ensure
the area is free of debris, stones, weeds and old turf.
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Fertiliser |
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A pre-turfing fertiliser shoould be raked in at this stage, following the
manufacturers application rates.
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Laying Turf |
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Start by laying one strip of turf around the outside of the lawn. Avoid using
small strips at the edges as these may dry out and perish. Because of its soil,
Q Lawns turf can easily be cut into a variety of eye catching shapes, and
border edges.
Lay the first row along the longest straight line and work across the lawn
staggering the joints in each row, as in brickwork fashion.
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Butt and push the edges and ends against each other, but do not stretch
the turf. Use a sharp knife or half moon spade to cut and trim the turf. Avoid
walking on newly laid turf - boards should be placed down for walking or
working on. Ensure the turf has full contact with the soil.
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Watering |
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Newly laid turf must be watered within half an hour of installation. Give the turf
a really good soaking and check that the water has penetrated through the turf
and into the soil below. This watering must be repeated until the turf has
established, weather conditions will dictate to the frequency of irrigation.
Ensure that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry or windy
weather. If laid during a hot dry period, watering should be repeated at least
three times a day, otherwise twice daily, once in the morning and again in the
evening.
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If there are any signs of the turf drying out or signs of shrinkage,
water it immediatley.
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Mowing |
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It is recommended that you do not mow your new lawn until it has rooted. This
can be checked by lifting up a corner of turf to see if the roots have
established into the soil beneath. Your lawnmower should be set at the
highest setting - it is important that lawn is not scalped during early mowing.
Mow your new lawn often, but only remove one third of the height.
Once established, the grass height can be reduced gradually to your ideal
level. Optimum heights are between 15 and 35mm.
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Lawn Feeding |
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Feeding in the first 8 weeks will not be necessary if a pre turf fertiliser has
been applied. There are many lawn feeds available and you should consult
with your local garden centre or turf distributor for thier recommendation.
Manufacturers instructions should always be carefully followed.
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Buying a new lawn is like buying carpet for your garden.
You want it to look good and suit your lifestyle without busting the budget.
The "Buyers Guide to Turf" is a free, 16-page
booklet that helps you understand turf industry standards and choose between all the
different types of turf available today.
Phone us on 01842 828266 or send us an
e-mail to order a copy of the Q Lawns
"Buyers Guide to Turf".
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