WATERING

The biggest issue we see when it comes to maintaining your new lawn is lack of and inconsistencies in watering. By hand watering, your lawn will not receive an even or regular level of watering. We recommend investing in a temporary irrigation system with an automated timer. This will ensure an even and consistent watering regimen to keep your lawn in top condition.

FERTILISING

Fertiliser is a crucial part of maintaining your lawn. It encourages growth and helps prevent disease and weed invasion.

Apply 1 handful (p/m²) to dry grass and water well. Ideally apply just before rain. Fertilise your lawn monthly with a fertiliser such as Nitrophoska Blue or Di ammonium phosphate. Once the lawn is established (4-5 months) you can use a slower release fertiliser every 3 months.

MOWING

Keep your lawn at a healthy length – no less than 50mm. This helps to keep away the weeds and encourage root development  which supports your lawn during dry periods.

WEEDS

Weeds will inevitably come up in any lawn. The first defence is to keep your lawn healthy, to choke out the weeds. With a regular spray programme most weeds will eventually become less prolific.

Stubborn weeds like couch, paspalum and summer grasses need to be sprayed in crucial time windows to control them.