The soil condition will determine the success of your lawn. The healthier your soil, the healthier your grass
Regular watering, feeding and aeration will improve and ensure best soil conditions
It is advisable to loosen soil properly and levelling of the soil before sowing
Compost and organic fertiliser can be worked into the soil prior to sowing to enrich POOR soil
Loosen the soil well prior to sowing, which will help in establishing the grass roots successfully
Good drainage is the most important factor for optimal root development and growth
Sowing
Ratios
Please keep to the following sowing ratios to ensure the best coverage:
1 bag up to 25m²
1 bag to cover 15-20m² is recommended
ONLY use fine topsoil/lawn-dressing to cover the seed
Watering
For a Beautiful Lawn
Water is the most determining and vital factor in creating a beautiful luscious lawn.
First 2-3 weeks – keep soil moist by watering more often with short periods (3-5 min at a time in Winter, 10-12min in Summer)
When the seed has germinated, reduce intervals and increase duration slightly in order to feed the roots
‘Deep watering’ every now and then will assist the roots in penetrating the soil even deeper
In cases of poor drainage, rather water more often with shorter watering periods
Prevent the roots from burning during hot and dry periods by watering more frequently
Please consider current weather conditions & season, when watering, and adjust accordingly
Early morning watering is recommended, and late afternoon, if required
Maintenance
Mowing
Make sure your lawn mower blades are sharp and the height is set to minimum 5cm / 50mm
Mow once grass reaches height of 6-8cm
Mowing height should never be shorter than 5cm
Never remove more than 1/3 of the blades at once! If your lawn has grown over the recommended length, remove the
tips 1/3 at a time – repeat process every second day till correct height of 5cm is attained.
Watering will help restore the blades after mowing, and not before
Mowing more often stimulates growth, thickening and multiplication of blades, ensuring a carpet-like lawn
Feeding
Your Grass
As everything in life – Quic-Grow® also needss additional feeding, such as organic fertilizers with Phosphate
1st application of fertiliser should be at around 4 - 6 weeks after sowing (do not skip this)
Fertilise before winter and before summer (2x a year)
Fertilising stimulates roots to grow stronger, blades to thicken, adding natural elements for optimal growth
WATER WELL after each application of fertiliser, for at least 3 days after application, to ensure absorption
Aeration
Let your grass breathe
Aeration allows your grass roots to breath and ensures that the fertiliser, oxygen and water reach the roots
Shaded areas need to be aerated every 6 weeks (preferably before fertilising and deep watering sessions), to avoid compacting of soil
When the soil is compacted, aeration is essential to allow oxygen into the soil, improving the root system
When wanting to over-sow (for whatsoever reason), aerate (loosen the soil) before spreading the seed
Weed
Control
Regularly maintain your grass and ensure that weeds are dealt with swiftly
Regular mowing and fertilizing reduces weed completion
Apply spot treatment timeously to avoid weed infestation
