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Lawns by Lilydale Instant Lawn
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General Reference |
Lawn Rating & Maintenance Guide |
| Tall Fescue is medium to dark in colour and has a more extensive root system than other lawns. Tall Fescue offers reasonable shade and drought tolerance and wears well when area is prepared well. It is important not to mow Tall Fescue short. |
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Tall Fescue adapts well to cold winters and warm summers. It is a good play lawn and is recommended for a wide variety of uses, including residential and commercial landscapes. |
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Taking good care of your lawn often requires no more work than taking poor care of it. A lawn that is properly watered, fertilised and mowed, has far fewer problems with weeds, diseases and insects. A well kept lawn remains lush and attractive, giving you much more enjoyment.
Mowing regularly is recommended, as you should never cut off more than 1/3 of the grass height at a time. For weed maintenance, chemical controls are most effective during autumn and spring. |
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For the warmer months, we suggest that you use organic water saver when laying you turf, this is available from our farm or can be delivered with your turf order. Organic water saver is available in 30 litre bags which cover 10 square metres for $11.00 including G.S.T. We offer free delivery of our Organic Water Saver to selected metropolitan suburbs when purchase with turf. |
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You will need to fertilise your Tall Fescue lawn every 2-3 months. A good complete fertiliser (containing nitrogen, phosphate, potassium) is required. It will respond well to high nitrogen applications to achieve a higher quality turf.
Lilydale Instant Lawn offer a 4kg bucket of Sir Walter Fertiliser for $28.00. The 4kg bucket will fertilise approximately 120 square metres of turf. You are welcome to purchase the Sir Walter Fertiliser from our farm at 30 Bottings Lane, Yarra Glen -Melways Ref: 267 J4 or alternatively we offer free delivery to selected metroploitan suburbs. |
| If preferred, you can sign up for our fertiliser alert SMS, we will send you a SMS message when it is time to fertilise your lawn. |
Preparation and Care for Tall Fescue |
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It is important to have a well-worked friable base on which to install your turf. 100mm (4 inches) is the minimum depth of soil required. If the existing soil is unsuitable we suggest that you get a soil blend from local garden supplies. Alternatively you can rotary hoe the surface. You will need to remove all stones, clods and other debris.
Rake the entire area to ensure there is a smooth, even surface. Allow about 20mm below paths and driveways for the thickness of the turf.
You are now ready to order your Lilydale Instant Lawn. Using a tape, measure the area and calculate it in square meters. Organise the delivery for the day you intend to lay the turf, as prompt installation is important for a good start to your lawn. |
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Start by sprinkling the area with the fertiliser provided, either using a Spreader or by hand, then begin laying your turf along a straight edge, such as a driveway or footpath, furthest from the stack of turf. Therefore it won't be necessary to walk over any of the freshly laid lawn.
The turf should be laid in a brickwork pattern, ensuring all edges are butted and pushed together but not overlapping. The turf can be trimmed with a sharp knife to conform with paths and garden edges, etc.
It is up to you if you wish to give your lawn a light roll at this stage.
When you have finished laying your new turf, we strongly suggest you keep traffic to a minimum for approximately 2 week. This will give the root system time to grow down into your soil. |
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Your newly laid lawn requires a soaking straight after laying. It is virtually impossible to over water during the first week after installation. Keep your lawn completely saturated for the first week and constantly moist during the second week. Watering can then be spaced depending upon weather. Remember, once the lawn is established, it is better to water deeply and less frequently, rather than a light daily watering. |
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The first application of fertiliser should be applied approximately 6 weeks after installation. We recommend that you fertilise your lawn every 3 months or if your lawn is hungry or its appearance is less vibrantly green. It is vital to follow the instructions on the packet and not to over fertilise. |
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Most varieties of turf require you to set your lawn mower on the highest setting the only exceptions to this rule are Santa Ana Couch and Kikuyu which you cut at approximately 20mm.
Your Tall Fescue will require it's first mow approximately two weeks after laying. Never leave your lawn longer than two weeks between mowing in Summer.
Always set your mower on the highest setting. Only cut 1/3 of the leaf of at a time. |
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