The transition from harvested grass to a new lawn must consider a few steps: planning, preparation, installation, and ongoing maintenance after installation. Following these steps is the key to protecting your investment in your new lawn.
1. Planning
Three aspects require planning: such as quantity, weather, and transportation.
The first thing to do is measure the area you will plant. Most landscapers measure in units of square feet. Do it this way and take measurements with a long tape measure.
Now it’s time to watch the weather and check the perfect time to prepare the ground and install the grass. Since the climate can make growing challenging, you can install your turf when the weather is cool (below 85F) and before rain is in the forecast.
After planning the time for the installation, could you call your turf supplier? He will help you review delivery and pick-up options for the desired amount of turf.
2. Preparation And Installation
Ground preparation is critical to success. Start by removing any existing plant material, then loosen the soil 4 to 6 inches with a tiller or other device. It is essential to add fertilizer into the soil 3 to 4 inches. Consider that the ground is level and free of potholes, roots, rocks, and other elements.
3. Use It Or Lose It
Always perform proper maintenance to keep your mower running effectively. These machines require regular care and After After you have prepared the ground, it is time to install your new lawn. Grass only has a 24-hour lifespan on a skid. Therefore, it must be installed after delivery or collection as soon as possible. As for the installation technique, it is similar to laying a carpet and laying bricks. It is similar in that it unrolls and should lie flat on a surface. After that, what you should do after you finish installing your lawn is to water the grounds immediately. The water should soak into the soil 6 inches, and you should keep watering for two weeks to establish roots.
4. Do Not Leave Gaps Or Overlap Rolls
Place rolls on a hill and not long side up or down. You can use a utility knife to cut a few pieces of rolls to fit the irregular shapes of your yard. It is unnecessary to rinse on days with rain penetrating the soil 6″. Instead, could you keep foot traffic controlled for at least two weeks for the grass to establish? Concrete and structures transmit heat into the nearby grass. When watering your lawn, please keep these areas in mind.
5. Ongoing Maintenance
Your new lawn will require constant care to keep it looking good.
Mowing: Mowing should be done once a week from spring to fall, increasing the frequency depending on the growth rate.
Watering: There is no exact day to water in summer. However, it would help if you looked for signs of stress, such as dryness, slowed growth, and discoloration. It is at this point that you should start watering. Two things are effective in irrigation. Deep (6 inches of moisture) and infrequent (5-day intervals). To put into practice, you should soak your lawn once a week and allow the roots to chase down the moisture.
Fertilization: It is essential to consider a fertilization strategy from spring to fall.