DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL ROLL ON LAWN INSTALLATION SERVICES IN PERTH
How To Install Your New Lawn
Planting Of Roll-On Turf
SOIL PREPARATION
Before removing an old lawn, spray it with Roundup (Glyphosate) at the recommended rate to kill the old lawn and any weeds. Allow 2 weeks to take effect and then remove it before bringing in new soil or soil improver.
When preparing for your new lawn installation, the soil preparation is considered the most important stage in your lawns establishment. Depending on the quality of soil already there, we recommend applying at least 100mm of lawn mix soil or black topsoil to the area. This allows for deep penetration of air, moisture and roots.
LEVELLING
Remove any debris including leaves, roots, twigs, rocks and weeds from the soil area. Level and shape the ground when the soil is dry using a straight board. Allow 30mm below paths, driveways and similar areas for the grass to be laid on top and remain level with the surrounding surface. Soil water repellency may be overcome with the use of a wetting agent, such as Richgro's Ezi-Wet soil wetter.
Please note: If reticulation is to be installed, now is the stage to install the system. The sprinkler heads should be positioned 20mm above the surface of the soil allowing for the height of the lawn. Reticulation is strongly recommended for establishing any lawn, particularly through summer.
SOIL IMPROVEMENT
After levelling the ground, we recommend the use of a soil improver such as Palmetto Underlay. One bag per 10 metre squared is required and this thin layer can be raked through the top of 50mm of soil. This will improve the water-holding capacity of the soil and provide essential nutrients. Level the ground after raking and mixing through the soil.
Just before laying your turf, we recommend wetting the soil and spreading Turf Start or Dynamic Lifter at a rate of 20kg per 100 metre squared. This slow release organic fertiliser naturally helps the new turf in root development. Perth Turf Supplies also recommends using a wetting agent, such as Richgro's "Ezi-Wet" soil wetter.
LAYING
WATERING
On hot days, lay the turf in sections and water well to prevent drying. On cooler days, the entire area can be laid before watering. Water the completed lawn surface thoroughly and repeat watering at regular intervals to keep the turf moist at all times, until rooted. Be sure to take care that the water is saturating the soil beneath the turf.
The first 10 days after lawn installation are critical. In the colder months, the turf will take longer to establish. The turf should not dry out until the roots are established.
COMPACTING AND ROLLING
TOPDRESSING
FERTILISER
Lawns need to be fed to remain strong and healthy. Apply a good lawn fertiliser at a rate of 2kg per 100 square metres about 8 weeks after laying. We recommend using Palmetto Premium Lawn Fertiliser, which can be purchased from us.
Use a complete fertiliser in early April and early September. A slow release fertiliser should be used for all regular 8 weekly feeds. If you need to green up quickly, apply a fertiliser high in nitrogen to promote lush green lawn. Do not use a fertiliser with an added weed killer on Buffalo lawns.
MOWING
Planting Of Stolons And Runners
Stolons are chopped sections of runners and stems of grasses, each section having joints that will produce growth when properly planted and grown. Being vegetatively propagated from selected strains, stolons are true-to-type, grow quickly, and are weed free.
Planting runners is best done in the warmer months of spring, summer and early autumn. Turf establishment through the use of stolons is an accepted, inexpensive and widely proven practice.
SOIL PREPARATION
Before removing any old lawn, spray it with Roundup (Glyphosate) at the recommended rate to kill the old lawn and any weeds. Allow 2 weeks to take effect and remove the lawn before bringing in new soil or soil improver.
When preparing to lay your new lawn, the soil preparation is considered the most important stage in your lawn's establishment. Depending on the quality of soil already there, we recommend applying at least 100mm of lawn mix soil or black topsoil to the area. This allows for deep penetration of air, moisture and roots.
LEVELING
Remove any debris such as leaves, twigs, roots, rocks and weeds from the soil area. Level and shape the ground when the soil is dry using a straight board. Allow 25-30mm below paths, driveways and like-for-like areas for the grass to be laid on top and remain level with surrounding surface. Soil water repellency may be overcome with the use of a soil wetting agent.
Please note: If reticulation is to be installed, now is the stage to install the system. The sprinkler heads should be positioned 20mm above the surface of the soil allowing for the height of the lawn. Reticulation is strongly recommended for establishing any lawn, particularly through summer.
SOIL IMPROVEMENT
RUNNERS
Spread the shredded runners evenly over the soil surface at a rate of one 10 litre bucket full to 6 square metres. Work in manageable areas of no more than 18 square metres at a time to avoid exposed runners drying out. Spread as evenly as possible to ensure even coverage. This cannot be done in windy conditions.
Please note: Buffalo runners should be planted in rows approximately 150mm apart. Skip Step 4 and go straight to Step 5.
ROLLER AND DISC
Roll the runners into the soil surface with a disc bladed roller making sure that all runners are buried. Roll the disc in several different directions ensuring that most of the runners are pressed firmly into, and beneath the soil surface.
Roll the area with a cylinder roller making sure all runners are buried. A crisscross action may be necessary to ensure proper planting. This ensures close contact of runners and soil needed for prompt growth. It also enables you to flatten out any irregularities and form an extremely even lawn.