Install your lawn immediately upon
delivery. Begin watering lawn within
30 minutes of installation. Turf is a living plant that requires ground
contact and moisture to survive!
In hot
weather, protect unlaid turf by placing rolls in shade. Sprinkling the
grass with water is the best, however, do not cover with a tarp of any
kind.
Begin
installing turf along the longest straight line, such as a driveway or
sidewalk. Butt and push edges and ends against each other tightly,
without stretching. Avoid gaps or overlaps. Stagger the joints in each
row in a brick-like pattern, using a sharp utility knife to trim
corners, etc. Score and cut grass on the dirt side only. Avoid leaving
small strips at outer edges, as they will not retain moisture. On
slopes, place the turf pieces across the slope.
To
avoid causing indentations or air pockets avoid repeated walking or
kneeling on the turf while it is being installed or just after watering.
As an
option, roll the entire area to improve turf/soil contact and remove
air pockets. If you have done a meticulous job with your ground prep
and grading, rolling is not necessary.
Weather conditions will dictate the amount and frequency of watering.
Be certain that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry,
or windy periods. Water areas near buildings more often where reflected
heat dries the turf. Please see our watering guide for more details.
During
the first three weeks, avoid heavy or concentrated use of your new
lawn. This gives the roots an opportunity to firmly knit with the soil,
and insures that the turf will remain smooth.
Your new sod
lawn increases your property value significantly. With proper care, it
will remain a great asset, providing beauty, a clean playing surface,
and an improved environment.
Mow
often, generally removing no more than 1/3 of the grass height at a
mowing. Keep
your mower blade sharp
to avoid damaging
the grass. Ripped or torn grass blades can cause discoloration.
Do not
forget to fertilize your lawn. Ask us about our special blend
fertilizer. We recommend that you fertilize at the time of
installation. Either the bare dirt or the installed turf may be
fertilized.From then on, fertilize
the
lawn with the spring summer and fall holidays: Easter, Memorial Day,4th
of July, and Labor Day. You may fertilize
in the late October as well.
For
additional or more specific fertilizer and maintenance requirements,
please call our office at 908-637-4146.
Information
adapted from Turf Producer International information
