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  The Fast, Friendly, Reliable Garden Maintenance and Landscaping Service! Lawn Care Watering - Water your lawn everyday using a hose. A watering can is not good enough. Should cracks in the lawn begin to show – this is a sign of under-watering. An easy solution is to use a sprinkler system which should be on the area for at least 45 minutes.
- Pay particular attention to the edges and corners as these can dry out.
- Water lawn areas close to buildings more often as reflected heat can dry out the lawn faster.
- On windy and hot days the lawn requires more watering to avoid drying out.
- It is best not to walk on your lawn while it is establishing. During the first four weeks after turf has been laid avoid heavy concentrated use. This gives the turf and roots the opportunity to knit firmly with the soil and helps it to remain smooth.
Maintenance - Mow your new turf approximately 10 days after laying during spring/summer or three weeks after laying during Autumn/Winter depending on grass growth.
- Adjust your mower to its highest setting – it is vital that the turf is not cut too short or scalped during early mowing. It must also not be allowed to get too long.
- Take care when mowing and keep mower blades sharp. Never use a strimmer to cut your lawn.
- Occasional change of mowing direction can be beneficial.
- Should your grass remain wet in dry spells aeration may be needed.
Feeding - A balanced fertiliser containing similar levels of Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash (N, P, K) should be applied every four weeks during growing season. Always follow manufacturer’s recommendations with regard to quantity, timing and method of application.
- A policy of ‘little but often’ will ensure your lawn remains in top condition.
Fungi growth and Leather Jackets - Toadstools are common in establishing new lawns and periodically afterwards. If you spot some – do not worry! This is perfectly normal and shows that you have a healthy lawn! The life span of a toadstool is approximately 1-5 days so using a fungicide is not necessary.
- Leatherjackets are grey or brown legless grubs of approximately one inch in length. These insects feed on the roots and base of grass stems causing yellow and brown patches. Should you think you have leatherjackets, water a patch of grass in the evening and cover with polythene sheeting. In the morning remove the sheeting and check for the grubs which should be visible underneath.
- To prevent attacks, aerate it. This will improve drainage and so will remove the conditions in which they live. Should they prove to be a regular nuisance you may need to use an insecticide.
Cats and Dogs - Urine contains chemicals that can permanently damage lawns. Signs of this are brown patches of grass with healthy grass surrounding. The only treatment is to water affected patches plentifully.
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