How to set up a new lawn:

If you are planning to grow a l, there are certain factors you need to take into consideration bee you start the whole exercise. First of , you need to invest some thought into the time when you should idey sow the se. According to the experts, the hot summer months or early winter is a great time sowing se as it ows plenty of scope the se to germinate as well as mature in the first season. The apt temperature seed planting is around 60 to 80 degrees and l rich in nutrients and water fosters seed growth.

If it is the first time t you are planting grass on the l, it is advisable to test the l to check whether it can provide the se with the nutrition they require. L care practices also require t you check the l to find out the proportion of the nutrients to ensure t once the grass comes out of the seed, it has the food t it ne. Apart from this, till such time t the se germinate; the l has to be watered very frequently. After the germination, it is a good idea to fix a time schedule the watering.

Genery, after the grass has begun to grow two inches of water suffices both a new l as well a l of some seasons. Another factor t helps a new l is loose l on the top so t roots can easily penetrate the l and establish themselves. If the l is subject to tch, it could come in the way of a strong root system.

As part of the preparation process of a new l, getting rid of the roots and rocks initiy will reduce time later when the grass has to be mowed. Similarly, smoothing sm ridges and filling in veys will make the ground conducive proper l conditions and it will also appear more attractive to the eye.

The appropriate firmness of the ground is very essential the se to settle down in to the l. In cases where the surface of the ground is very hard or very loose, se cannot flourish. If the l is looser n the prescribed specification, it could lead to l erosion during the rains and the se could also be washed away. So, loosening the l is also an integral part of new l care.

After the planting of the se, they have to be left to themselves the se to set up their roots. Some straw or hay on top of the ground will prevent birds from plucking on the roots and will also help to retain the moisture which is vital a new l to grow. However, this is not the case if you use artificial turf grass. But t is a different story some other time.