Lawn Care Tips

Initial Installation

Remove boulders, rubble, debris and weeds from the area.
Using an organic soil/sand/turf underlay mix, spread a six inch cover over the area and rotary hoe into the existing soil layer.
Level the area with a lawn leveler or bobcat. Remember to be aware of drainage requirements.
Apply a starter fertiliser before laying the turf.
The ground is now prepared for laying the turf. Lay your turf as soon as it arrives on site.
Roll the new lawn to remove any air pockets, unevenness and to ensure good contact with the soil.
Water the new lawn thoroughly, keeping the root zone saturated for 2 weeks. After the lawn is established reduce watering to once a week.
Mow your new lawn four weeks after initial installation.

Once the turf is established, one deep watering every 10 days is required. This will encourage the roots to chase the moisture deep into the soil profile.
Deep, infrequent watering encourages a healthy root zone and is sufficient for a healthy lawn.
The best time to water is early mornings when there is generally less wind and heat.
Interrupt watering when puddles or run off occurs. The aim of watering is to penetrate the soil.

The first time you mow your new lawn should be 4 weeks after installation.
Keep your mower set at the appropriate height for your particular lawn variety.
Only remove one third of the leaf blade when mowing.
For best results, your new lawn will require weekly mowing in the growing season and fortnightly in the cooler months.
Lawns in shaded areas may be cut at a higher mower setting.

The goal of a fertiliser is to provide the lawn with nutrients needed for optimum growth.
Use a complete fertiliser with an analysis similar to 4–1–2 (Nitrogen–Phosphorus–Potassium) in April and September.
During the warmer months, fertilise your lawn with a high nitrogen fertiliser for a bright green shade.
Fertiliser should be applied approximately 4 times per year rather than in one large application.
Consult our staff on free call 1800 761 334 for information and advice regarding the correct fertiliser for your lawn.

Lawn grubs are often active in the warmer months from September to March.
In order to identify if lawn grubs are present, place a damp hessian bag on a section of lawn overnight. If grubs are present they will be on or near the grass leaves.
There are many insecticides available for the control of lawn grubs. Consult our staff on our free call number 1800 761 334 for information and advice.
The eradication of lawn grubs will require repeated application. Follow instructions outlined on insecticide packaging.

Seed heads can become present in your lawn due to birds, neighbours lawns, nearby gardens or the seed heads may have been contained in the previous soil profile.
If small weeds appear, eradicate the weed before it develops more seed heads.
If the weed infestation is serious a recommended herbicide should be applied. Consult our staff on our freecall number 1800 761 334 for information and advice regarding herbicides.
Please note: DO NOT SPRAY a herbicide containing dicamba on Buffalo lawn varieties.

Grass Variety	Mower Setting	Mowing Requirements
Wintergreen Couch	15 – 30mm	Summer: Every 7 days / Winter: Every 14 days
Velvetene Seashore Paspalum	15 – 30mm	Summer: Every 7 days / Winter: Every 14 days
Grand Royal Soft Leaf Buffalo	20 – 50mm	Summer: Every 7 days / Winter: Every 14 days
Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo	20 – 50mm	Summer: Every 7 days / Winter: Every 14 days

The mower height should be lifted in shaded areas and in times of drought. Mower settings can be increased in Winter but lowered again in Spring.