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How Long Do You Need to Wait After Laying a New Lawn to Mow It?

If you’ve just laid a new lawn and are wondering how long you need to wait before you mow it, the truth is that you really just need to wait until it’s long enough!

Okay, so there may be a little more to it than that, but the gist of it really is that “when it’s ready, you can mow”. New turf, or sod, needs a special kind of care once it’s initially laid so that the roots have time to establish themselves and you should be careful not to take any action that could end up damaging the lawn before it’s had a chance to take root. New turf should be watered daily to begin with so it has a chance to become healthy and strong, and it’s a good idea to wait around four weeks before you mow it for the first time. After a month, the new lawn should have had a fair opportunity to put out its roots and establish itself enough to withstand being mowed.

Most types of grass should be mowed at a minimum of two to three inches in height, though some types have an ideal height of shorter than this, so make sure you check your individual grass type’s care instructions, which you can find out when you purchase the lawn from a turf supplier in Melbourne. After the initial mowing, you should check the grass weekly, and once it reaches its good height plus an extra third, it’s time for the chop once again. Call Green Acres Instant Lawn on 03 9999 5708 for more information.

Tips for Fertilising your Lawn

Fertilising your lawn is not just about what nutrients you feed it, but also when. You can’t just throw water at the lawn and expect it to grow; there are a variety of factors to consider when fertilising your lawn. Here are some basic tips to get you started.

Consider the type of grass, the climate and the fertiliser varieties available. A general guide is that it’s best to fertilise your lawn four to five times a year to keep it in optimum condition, and at least twice a year if you’re merely looking to maintain lawn health.

Cool season grasses flourish twice a year – directly after dormant winter months and in early autumn, after drastic weather changes reduce. Warm season grasses, on the other hand, flourish during the summer months and should be fertilised shortly after spring begins, when everything begins to turn green again.

The best time to fertilise your lawn is when it’s actively growing. This will vary depending on whether your grass is suited to warm or cool seasons. If you fertilise (particularly with nitrogen) during the off-season, you can actually promote weed growth, not to mention waste fertiliser.

It might seem like a lot of work to continuously look after your lawn, but your hard work will pay off with a beautiful green lawn. Good luck and happy fertilising! Don’t forget to pick up your free 4kg bag of fertiliser by posting a picture of your Green Acres Instant Lawn on our Facebook Page.  For more information on fertilising as well as a range of instant lawns, contact Green Acres Instant Lawn on 03 9999 5708.

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Here are some photos of a job that we completed last  July in Ballarat using Santa Ana Couch. The Santa Ana is a little dormant that is why it doesn't have a bright green colour how ever the advantage of installing it in winter you use less water to get it established and then the Santa Ana will take of in Spring.

A Guide to Laying a New Lawn Explained by Green Acres Instant Lawns

The first thing you want to ensure before laying a new lawn is that the soil is in a good enough condition to support new turf. In order to do this you need to level and clear the area you want turfed. Kill any weeds and existing grass with glyphosate. This herbicide kills any plant matter it comes into contact with, so be careful.

Compacted ground makes it difficult for the new turf to grow into, so ideally you’ll hire a tractor to loosen the soil bed to a minimum of 100ml. When the area has been cleared rake out any dead foliage or stones and level the area. Most soil types benefit from an organic soil conditioner, especially clay and sandy types. Use around two cubic metres per 100 metres of turf. Rake it smooth and prepare to lay the turf.

Lay one roll around the outside of the lawn area and begin working inwards, ensuring the turf goes in the same direction. Patch up the gaps when done and water well. On hot days in summer you’ll need to water three times a day; do it in patches to ensure an even spread. Fertiliser should only be applied after one month and when you put it on make sure it’s a slow release variety. After two weeks water every other day and then as needed.

For more tips and solutions to your lawn turf problems, try Green Acres Instant Lawns, the largest premium turf supplier in Victoria. Call 03 9999 5708 or visit the website for more information and more.