When you install turf to cover your lawn
and keep it even, you may think that installing it is the end of the matter, or
that the turf will grow into your ground without any further input.
To keep your lawn in good condition,
though, you'll need to continue to invest yourself in caring for your turf
properly. Here are a few guidelines on taking care of your newly-turfed lawn so
you can keep the grass greener on your side of the fence.
1. Buy the Right Fertilizer
When you use turfgrass for your lawn,
you'll still need to consider the soil underneath your new additions. The grass
is still alive, after all, so it needs nutrients just as much as naturally
occurring grass. When you first buy your turf, a seller from a local and
trustworthy company should be able to help you test the soil your yard has
naturally to see what nutrients you need.
To maintain it afterward, then, you'll need
to use that information and find a fertilizer that will supplement where your
ground falls short. Look for the nutrient amounts and ratios on the fertilizer
when you go to purchase it. Or, better yet, contact the company that sold you
the turf and get their recommendations for your fertilizer. A good amount in
the fall should help your grass stay healthy all year.
2. Watch Your Water
In the first few weeks after laying down
turf, you'll need to water it thoroughly. The grass needs time to grow its
roots past the turf surface and down into the topsoil. If you overwater during
that time, you'll help the process along; if not, the turf will take longer to
reach a healthy level of growth.
Once the grass has rooted itself, though,
it won't need as much water. Many varieties of turfgrass are bred to use less
water and resist drought, which will help you keep your water bill under
control and your yard looking pristine.
3. Mow With Care
Yes, your turf lawn will still require
mowing, although you should wait until the roots have set into the topsoil.
When you can tug on the grass without pulling it up in sheets, it's only a
couple of days away from being ready to mow. Don't wait too long, though; you
should mow as soon as possible to encourage top growth.
Make sure to ask your turf professional
about the kinds of grass you put into your yard. Every kind of grass has a
specific height at which it will thrive, so you'll want to set your mower's
height accordingly. A good rule of thumb is to keep it longer in the summer to
protect the soil and mow it shorter as the weather cools down. Don't forget to
keep your mower blades sharp, too - dull blades can harm your grass.
4. Keep Weeds Away
If your turfgrass grows densely, you'll
have less trouble with weeds, but you should still be vigilant. The simplest
way to get rid of weeds once they appear is to uproot the whole plant, but you
can also use herbicides to attack any problem areas. Again, contact your turf
professional to see what kind of chemicals will work with your grass and what
kinds will harm it.
If you'd like professional help for your lawn,
whether you need to choose and install the right turf, get extra sod, or
maintain your grass as a whole,
Wright
Turf Farms is here to help. Get in touch today for all of your sod and
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