How to get your new lawn settled

A green, lush and vibrant lawn is the cornerstone of many Australian homes. While many homeowners strive to maintain their lawns, it is the preparation beforehand that can have the biggest impact on its vibrancy. Homeowners, with the right turf supplies from Windsor and the following know how, can ensure the site is in the best position for a new lawn.

• Prepare the site. Before beginning to lay the new turf, it is important to ensure the site is in the best condition it can be. This includes weeding the site to give your lawn the best chance of growing without any restrictions. The site also needs to be as level as possible. This ensures that water won’t pool unevenly, and your new lawn will grow consistently.

• Fertilise the soil – To ensure the soil is ready for the new turf, the soil needs to be aerated and fertilised. A high phosphate fertiliser will provide the soil with the nourishment your new lawn will need. By raking the fertiliser through the soil, the new lawn will be able to establish itself quickly and healthily.

• Installation – With the site adequately prepared and fertilised, the lawn can be laid. Laying the lawn as soon as possible will allow it to take root quicker and prevent it from drying out. It is vital to prevent any new sections from overlapping when installing, and that any gaps are minimised between joins. Rolling the new turf after it has been installed will make sure that the roots are in contact with the soil.

With your new lawn down, it is of utmost importance to water it regularly. A new lawn requires more water to get established, and concessions from the water authority are available. While the roots are establishing, it is best to keep the lawn free from traffic for the first month.

By following these tips, you can be sure that your new lawn will get the best head start, and be green for many years to come.