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Feeding and Maintenance

As a general rule Teal Turf fertiliser should be applied every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season. A policy of ‘little but often’ will help maintain you lawn in peak condition. Resist the temptation to make the initial cut until your new lawn has rooted. This will be

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Watering The Turf

 Never let your Turf dry out!  Water you new lawn immediately after installation using a hose and sprinkler for approximately 45 minutes. Paying particular attention to edges and corners. Check under the middle of the turf that water has percolated through the underside.  Irrigate twice a day for the first

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Ground Preparation

Clear the area by removing any existing turf, slicing beneath the grass with a spade or by hiring a purpose designed turf cutter.  The soil needs to be turned over thoroughly to a depth of approximately 75mm depending upon ground conditions, using a spade or a powered cultivator. Removing large

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Winter Lawn Care

Winter is a quiet time for the lawn as it becomes dormant. It is essential to keep off the lawn as much as possible because the grass plants are not actively growing and they will not repair themselves until the spring. Mowing Only mow the lawn if necessary during warm

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Summer Lawn Care

Looking after and maintaining a beautiful lawn can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and the Summer is a good time of year to enjoy the your lawn for relaxation and play. Mowing At this time of year you may need to mow more often, maybe up to twice a

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Spring Lawn Care

Spring Lawn Care Your lawn has come out of its dormant winter period and as the soil temperatures start to rise your lawn will begin to grow. Spring is therefore an important time to start your lawn care regime. Grass is a living product and a well maintained lawn will

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Lawn Edging

Types of lawn edging Steel This is one of the best ways of creating a permanent lawn edge as favoured by Kew Gardens and National Trust. A natural rusting surface develops on plain steel giving a pleasing organic look. Steel edging is the longest lasting and most robust form of

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Autumn Lawn Care

Mowing As the weather starts to change and the temperatures begin to fall, the rate at which your lawn grows will also fall. This will mean that your lawn will need mowing less frequently.  Increase the cutting height of the blades as winter approaches. Leaves Remove fallen leaves from your

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After Care Guide

Water your new lawn immediately after installation using a sprinkler attached to a hose pipe. Pay particular attention to the edges and corners. Your sprinkler will need to be on for approximately 30 minutes on each area. Check under the middle of a turf to see if water has percolated

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