• Turf is a Living Material
• Laying Turf
• Species Content
• Chemical Treatment
• Fungal Infections
• Pests
• Mowing
• Feeding and Fertiliser
• Watering New Turf

Turf is a Living Material

All our turf is a cultivated turf which has been grown to the high standards set out by the Turfgrass Growers Association. The rapid development of our mature turf is dependent upon the
correct management and care at transplantation and installation. The transplanted turf should be established in its new environment within two to three weeks during mild growing weather and four to eight weeks in colder winter conditions.


Laying Turf

To ensure optimum results and a quality finish to your new lawn, the TGA recommends that you follow the guidelines given within this leaflet.


Species Content

We endeavour to maintain the species content within the “Accredited Turf Report”. However, seasonal changes CAN and DO take place. Therefore we cannot guarantee that the turf will
be free of all broad leaved weeds or grass weeds, in particular Poa Annua (Annual Meadow Grass) at the time of supply or immediately after it has been established in its new
environment. During the drier months transplanted turf is more at risk of infestation of Poa Annua. This grass weed has no recognised chemical treatment and although every effort is
made to control it and other weeds, these may not be visible at harvesting. Any mismanagement at installation may encourage weeds to invade the newly laid turf. PLEASE NOTE:
Poa Annua is the most common naturally occurring grass in Britain and is naturally suited to colonising bare ground.


Chemical Treatment

All our cultivated turf has undergone a full environmentally managed pesticide programme to ensure that the turf weed is as weed-free as possible and has no immediate pest or fungal
infection. NO pesticide is applied within a six week period that could be harmful to the installer or the turf’s new environment.


Fungal Infections

Fungal infections can be initiated by mismanagement at installation, i.e., if the turf is left in the roll for a long period. Care should be taken to lay the new turf immediately and water well soon after delivery.
Some fungal infections appear as TOADSTOOLS. These are Basidiomycetes and can appear in lawns, especially after warm, wet growing conditions. These toadstools produce numerous spores which are spread easily and reproduce quickly, so to help reduce reinfection use a stiff brush across
the lawn before the toadstools release the spores and collect the debris at mowing times. Generally the toadstools are not poisonous but we DO NOT advise you to think otherwise. Any
persistent infection can be treated with Magnesium Sulphate which can be purchased from most garden centres. 60mg in five litres of water treat one square metre.


Pests

We cannot guarantee that all of our turf is pest free as certain harmful pests, ie Chaffers and Leather Jackets, can lay dormant as immature eggs and larvae in the soil. However, we take every precaution to minimise the possibility with an environmentally friendly pesticide programme.


Mowing

Resist the temptation to make the initial cut until your new lawn has rooted. This can be checked easily by lifting a corner to see if the roots are attached to the soil below. Our turf is mown regularly between 15-35mm in height dependent upon the season and growing conditions. Clippings are removed as often as possible; however some organic material can be found in that layer of the sward. We advise that newly laid turf is not mown until rooting has taken place. Only remove a maximum of 25% of any growth during establishment. DO NOT SCALP YOUR NEWLY LAID TURF. This encourages fungal and weed infestations and may severely stress the grass in dry conditions.


Feeding and Fertiliser

As a rule of thumb, a balanced fertiliser containing similar levels of Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and Potash (K) should be applied every four to six weeks during the growing season. Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations with regards to the quantity, timing and method of applications. A policy of “little but often” will help maintain your lawn in peak condition.


Watering New Turf

The establishment of turf is severely affected by insufficient watering at installation. During dry conditions water the laid area as soon as possible whilst your project is being completed. Water your turf immediately it is laid. Without water the new root system WILL NOT establish quickly and consequently
your turf will not be given the immediate opportunity to root into its new environment. In the summer, turf may need saturating immediately after laying and kept wet for several weeks until fully stablished.


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