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Guidelines for planting instant lawn
Ensure the area you will be laying the lawn has been cleared of all weeds, grass, stones, or cement and the soil has been loosened and leveled.
Soften the soil on the target area so that roots of the new grass will establish quickly. Use a spade, hoe or fork to spin and loosen the soil on the target area.
Level the surface area using a rake to ensure grass sod placement is onto level ground surface.
Spread the compost across the flattened ground to ensure the new grass will have nutrients for healthy growth. Use a rake so the compost is evenly spread out. We recommend 1m3 of compost per 100m2.
Apply superphosphate and work into soil to a depth of 50mm, rule of thumb 0.5kg/10m2. This helps in the development of the root system of the new grass.
Start by placing sods furthest away to prevent unnecessary foot traffic across newly laid lawn. Grass sods should be placed in a checkered formation (brick work pattern), backfill gaps between joining sods with compost/soil mixture. Once the grass starts to grow, the grass sods will bind and knit together.
Water, water, AND water. You should be able to see water soaking through the layer of topsoil if you lift the sod. When you walk on the lawn it should feel “squishy” beneath your feet.
If you have access to a roller, roll your lawn otherwise you can use the back of a shovel to pat the grass down. The sods need to bind with the soil below.
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Preparing for your new lawn
So you’ve ordered your new lawn and now its time to prepare your area. By correctly prepping your site you will ensure the best start to your new lawn. Follow these guidelines for planting instant lawn and you’ll be well on your way to your new dream lawn.
Guidelines for care and maintenance of instant lawn
Once the lawn has been planted ensure that water is applied once a day for the first week. It is advisable to water in the early morning or late afternoon.
If you are finding that the levels in certain areas are not great, you can apply compost gradually to correct the level. Take care not to apply a very thick layer as it will smother the lawn below.
The first cut can be given around three weeks; this does depend on the weather. In summer, if we are having great conditions you may find the lawn will need to be cut after two weeks. Ensure your lawn mower is on its highest setting.
Once you have given the lawn its first cut, we recommend you apply a thin top dressing of compost to boost the root growth.