No water enters the leaves of turf, so wetting the leaves supplies the turf with no water. Water is essential to the growth of all turf because it carries nutrients to the roots. It is important in the growth of leaves, it causes the leaves to be soft and pliable, and it makes the leaves stand up. Whilst you cannot see it, water is used by the turf plant to cool itself.
Improper watering can cause your turf problems. Applying too much water can cause the soil to become saturated or soggy. If this condition persists for a couple of weeks in cool weather or for only a few days in hot weather, the grass will suffocate. Turf flooded by water cannot breathe, and turf must breathe to live. In addition, when the turf is flooded with water, disease can develop and kill the turf.
It is important to realise that flooded turf does not mean that all of the grass plants must be underwater. All that needs to be underwater are those parts of the turf in the soil. Roots must have oxygen to breathe, but roots must also have water to absorb fertiliser.
Therefore, you must balance the amount of water and oxygen in your turf soil. This is easier than you might think. Not giving your turf enough water can cause a series of problems for your turf. New turf is especially vulnerable to drought or insufficient water. Water is absorbed through roots.
The greater number and depth of the roots of your turf, the more water the turf can absorb from the soil. Your new Rolawn turf is delivered with short roots on it. However, the new turf has a very limited capacity to absorb water with its short roots. It takes only hours for new turf to dry out and be damaged or even killed. One excellent method to reduce this risk is to prepare your soil properly. Once the turf is installed it will need to be watered.
This will prevent the turf from shrinking as it will be given enough water to allow it to settle into the ground it has been laid on. The ground must be prepared to take the new turf. If this is something you feel is too big a task for yourself, then you should seek the assistance of a professional to help you prepare for the new turf. If this part of the process is not completed properly, you risk wasting new turf by not laying it on suitable ground conditions.
Royce turf provides high-quality lawn and installation to homes across the South East. Our expert team offer you guidance on looking after your new lawn , including when the best months are to lay turf, how often it will need watering and any other ongoing maintenance. Finance available subject to status. The rate offered is always provisional and will depend upon your personal circumstances, the loan amount and term. Call us today. Cobham Crawley Farnham Horsham Kingston upon Thames Woking After the initial bedding in process is over, maintain a regular fertilizing schedule to achieve optimum results from your lawn.
If the attention is taken to soil preparation prior to laying turf, your new lawn may start to take root within as little as 2 weeks. However, these roots will be shallow and fragile, so it is important that you restrict traffic and give the grass every opportunity to bed itself in.
With correct care, a deeper more established root system should be forming within about 6 weeks. As mentioned before, grass is a plant and it is therefore important to read the signs of nature itself and take action if you notice any signs of distress or wilting. But with a little direction and some helpful tips it can be done. The team at Greener Lawn understand the world of turf and have years of experience they can share to help you achieve success with your new lawn.
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