Fertilising - your lawn is important to achieve a healthy lush lawn. Lawn
needs to be fertilised regularly to avoid seeds from weeds blowing into
your lawn and germinating. If your lawn has patches from frequent traffic
this is a indication that a lack of fertilising and also aerating the soil
for the roots to be deeper established. Also try and keep of your lawn to
help it recover. If you have a clay base below your soil it is a good idea
to spread some Gypsum to break down compaction for the roots of the turf to
grow deeper into the ground. Make sure to water the Gypsum in thoroughly.
If your lawn starts to yellow and loose its lush green colour then your
lawn is showing a need for fertilising. Fertilise your lawn twice in spring
(September & October) and more importantly twice in autumn ( March & April).
In spring you can apply Sir Walter Fertiliser, Shirley's no.17 Lawn food or
a similar product. In Autumn (March) apply Scott's Lawn Builder and later
in (April) a dynamic lifter product called Turf Lifter. This will ensure you
have a thick lush lawn to cope through the cool Winter months.
Mowing - your new lawn should be mown the first time after it has been laid
when you cannot pick the turf roll off the ground and it has taken root. The
first time you mow your new lawn be sure to set your mower to a higher
cutting depth as not to damage the roll edges for the first few times. With
Buffalo lawn the second or third setting on the cutting depth is best, for
couch and kikuyu and other varieties the first or second depth setting is
required. Mowing frequencies vary depending on the variety, the season, the
type of soil and also the watering and fertilising rates as this determines
the growth rate of your lawn. The more frequently you mow your lawn the less
grass clipping which will result in a healthier lawn, less prone to
diseases.
