Lawn mowing tips to keep your turf looking its best
Stay off the lawn for a few days after laying it, and start mowing when the grass height reaches around 2.5 to 5 centimetres (or after about 10 days if laid in the summertime). Take care not to remove more than one-third of the height each time as this promotes deep root growth. Grass that is cut too short can enable weeds to grow more easily and can even ruin the health of the lawn.
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Spring and summer care:
Spring and summer care:Set the blades high for the first few mows. In dry weather and hot weather, especially the warm summer months, additional care and attention may be required. Water your new turf every five to ten days using a hose with a sprinkler attachment to avoid walking on the grass. Water every fortnight at other times. Be careful not to overdo the watering as this can cause shallow roots and encourage weeds.
What's the best time to lay turf?
You can lay turf successfully at any time of year, but early-to-mid-autumn is the best time. Conditions are likely to be moist and mild, and the grass grows slowly, so not much mowing is needed. That allows the turf to take root undisturbed.
There is a common misconception that turf cannot be laid in winter. However, we're here to reassure you that, provided the ground isn’t frozen, there is no wrong time to create your lawn. Daily watering is vital in laying a healthy lawn, so as long as you stick to this routine, feel free to create your dream lawn at any point.
If you lay your new lawn in spring and summer, it will flourish with regular watering. During these drier months, keeping your lawn well watered is absolutely essential for its continued growth.
You should also mow it regularly and carefully. Here, it’s important to remember that dry soil and premature mowing can stress out the turf and make it root more slowly.
What are the benefits of creating lawn from turf?
As you might expect, laying turf in your garden comes with many perks. Not only is it easy to do, but it also gives your garden a spruce no matter the season.
- The quality of turf can be just as good as grass seed when bought from the right place. In fact, you're more likely to achieve a beautiful green lawn using high-quality turf.
- Laying turf is quick and easy to install, giving you the desired effect immediately. However, you should avoid walking on the newly-laid lawn for a couple of weeks to allow the turf to bed in.
- Turf doesn't wash off slopes, so it's much easier to create lawns on banked areas as opposed to laying grass seed in these areas.
- Turf can be laid at any time of the year. We suggest getting the job done in the cooler spring and autumn months, as the sunlight and rain at this time of year give your lawn the natural boost it needs to thrive.
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