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Post by vlad on May 30, 2007 16:49:17 GMT
Just after some advice/hints...
Over the weekend I have laid 100 rolls of turf and I was wondering if any of you have used turf in the past and have any words of wisdom on its aftercare?
I have done a fair bit of research so i know the basics, its just I thought I'd ask because its the first time I've used it and there are bound to be a few Toggy type people who have been there and done it ;D
All advice gratefully received!
V...
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Post by ivy noidea on May 30, 2007 19:06:04 GMT
Vlad m'dear, you are scaring me!
I am afraid I have no words of wisdom for you about looking after your turf but I do wish you well.
What scares me is you seem to be doing a lot of 'grown-up' stuff these days!
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Post by sarah on May 30, 2007 22:01:33 GMT
dunno Vlad, we laid ours last september, and we've got lots of bald patchs=es.
like you,
any help much appreciated.
hope yours does better than ours.
xx
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Post by Fi on May 30, 2007 23:03:13 GMT
Been there, done that Vlad. It was very simple - we kept it watered if need be, lightly mowed and only walked on it if necessary, for the first six months or so.
Don't overdo the watering, because it needs to send its roots down in the search for water, but in a severe dry spell it will appreciate a bit of help. Oh, and the other thought is that, if during a dry spell the turves contract away from one another, just rake some sand into the spaces. The grass will soon grow over them.
xx
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 6:57:59 GMT
It's a bit late now,
but like wallpapering and so on
the secret is in the preparation.
We laid a bit last summer when we were making our patio and we didn't have time to properly prepare and flatten the earth before the put the turves (or it is turfs) on it. It is now a bit bumpy - but it is gradually sorting itself out.
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Post by Shuggie on May 31, 2007 8:23:45 GMT
Been there, done that Vlad. It was very simple - we kept it watered if need be, lightly mowed and only walked on it if necessary, for the first six months or so.
Don't overdo the watering, because it needs to send its roots down in the search for water, but in a severe dry spell it will appreciate a bit of help. Oh, and the other thought is that, if during a dry spell the turves contract away from one another, just rake some sand into the spaces. The grass will soon grow over them.
xx A bit of Autumn Lawn Feed (higher phosphate content than spring feed) won't go amiss in Sept/Oct - it'll strengthen the roots over the winter |
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Post by vlad on May 31, 2007 9:33:27 GMT
Vlad m'dear, you are scaring me!
I am afraid I have no words of wisdom for you about looking after your turf but I do wish you well.
What scares me is you seem to be doing a lot of 'grown-up' stuff these days!
Thats cuz I'z a big boy now ;D V...x... |
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Post by vlad on May 31, 2007 9:34:04 GMT
Been there, done that Vlad. It was very simple - we kept it watered if need be, lightly mowed and only walked on it if necessary, for the first six months or so.
Don't overdo the watering, because it needs to send its roots down in the search for water, but in a severe dry spell it will appreciate a bit of help. Oh, and the other thought is that, if during a dry spell the turves contract away from one another, just rake some sand into the spaces. The grass will soon grow over them.
xx Ta missis... ;D V...x... |
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Post by vlad on May 31, 2007 9:36:24 GMT
It's a bit late now, but like wallpapering and so on the secret is in the preparation. We laid a bit last summer when we were making our patio and we didn't have time to properly prepare and flatten the earth before the put the turves (or it is turfs) on it. It is now a bit bumpy - but it is gradually sorting itself out. Indeedy Rev, did sooooo much prep on it... dug down a few inches, sieved the soil (not as much fun as it sounds) levelled the ground with a roller, then raked, scattered brand new top soil mixed with sieved soil mixed with lashings of 22yr old horse poop! I tell you, if it all dies its getting concreted!!! ;D V... |
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Post by vlad on May 31, 2007 9:37:05 GMT
Been there, done that Vlad. It was very simple - we kept it watered if need be, lightly mowed and only walked on it if necessary, for the first six months or so.
Don't overdo the watering, because it needs to send its roots down in the search for water, but in a severe dry spell it will appreciate a bit of help. Oh, and the other thought is that, if during a dry spell the turves contract away from one another, just rake some sand into the spaces. The grass will soon grow over them.
xx A bit of Autumn Lawn Feed (higher phosphate content than spring feed) won't go amiss in Sept/Oct - it'll strengthen the roots over the winter Cheers ;D V... |
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Post by revmichael on May 31, 2007 11:16:58 GMT
It's a bit late now, but like wallpapering and so on the secret is in the preparation. We laid a bit last summer when we were making our patio and we didn't have time to properly prepare and flatten the earth before the put the turves (or it is turfs) on it. It is now a bit bumpy - but it is gradually sorting itself out. Indeedy Rev, did sooooo much prep on it... dug down a few inches, sieved the soil (not as much fun as it sounds) levelled the ground with a roller, then raked, scattered brand new top soil mixed with sieved soil mixed with lashings of 22yr old horse poop! I tell you, if it all dies its getting concreted!!! ;D V... What a very good boy you are Vlad. We are having to pay because we didn't do all that - but (I don't like to say this) ours is growing extremely well - and we haven't had to water it in the last few days. |
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Post by vgrumpy on Jun 1, 2007 22:58:06 GMT
The secret is to keep it watered well and not to walk on it too much if you can help it. Is it fine quality or for general use. Either way when it starts to grow use the mower on a high setting until it is good and thick. Then follow the general principals for lawn maintenance as shown in Dr. Hessayen's book on Lawn Maintenance.
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Post by Fi on Jun 2, 2007 11:59:06 GMT
Indeedy Rev, did sooooo much prep on it... dug down a few inches, sieved the soil (not as much fun as it sounds) levelled the ground with a roller, then raked, scattered brand new top soil mixed with sieved soil mixed with lashings of 22yr old horse poop! I tell you, if it all dies its getting concreted!!! ;D V... What a very good boy you are Vlad. We are having to pay because we didn't do all that - but (I don't like to say this) ours is growing extremely well - and we haven't had to water it in the last few days.
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