WATERING
Waterings should
be long and deep (30-45 minutes). This allows moisture to seep well
into the soil and encourages a deep root system and drought
resistance.
MOWING
Your lawn is ready for mowing in about 3 weeks. Cut to a height of 1
1/4 to 1 1/2 inches. From then on mow your lawn once a week. It is
recommended to remove grass clippings for the first year, after one
year a mulching mower is ok to use if
desired.
THATCHING
Thatching will be
necessary once a year if a mulching mower is used, if grass clippings
are removed thatching once every 2 years is recommended. The advantage
of leaving the clippings are, Natural nitrogen is put back into the
soil to help green your lawn and less yard waste to dispose
of.
AERATION-HOLE PUNCHING-
CORING.
Roots need air as well as water and nutrients
for growth. Lawns, especially those that receive heavy use, can develop
compacted, air-deficient soil. Compacted soil also restricts water
absorption. Aeration once every year is recommended for heavy use lawn.
Aeration once every 2 years is recommended for moderate
use.
FERTILIZING
Fertilize your lawn
after 60 days from installation with a 24-4-8 (nitrogen - potassium -
potash) with a minimum of 40% organic nitrogen or equivalent. Spread
fertilizer with a broadcast type spreader when the lawn is dry to avoid
burning. Make 2 or 3 passes to ensure proper coverage and eliminate
striping. Water deeply after applying fertilizer. Staining of concrete
is caused by iron in the micro- nutrients. Hose off all concrete areas
to avoid staining. Drop spreaders are not recommended for fertilizing.
Striped lawns are the result of improper drop spreader applications.
Continue to fertilize every 4 to 6 weeks for the next 2 years, except
for December, January, and February. Apply in the Spring and summer
months a 24-4-8 or equivalent. Apply in the Fall a 4-16-20 or
equivalent. Apply Dolomite Lime once in March and again in October.
After the 2 years, fertilize 4 times a year (the 4 seasons). To avoid
lawn damage, do not apply any weed control within the first 90 days.
After that period, lawn weeds that may appear are controlled by using a
hand tool or a liquid herbicide. Weed and Feeds are not recommended for
a least a year.