Laying Turf in Summer Months a Tillers Turf Guide

New BALI Affiliate Members Tillers Turf have put together a guide to laying Turf in the summer.

With summer having finally arrived, we thought it would be timely to remind you of what to think about when laying turf in hot weather.  This is part of our service as turf growers and suppliers to BALI members.

10 tips for laying turf in the summer.

1. When working with sandy soils consider incorporating organic matter to increase the ability of the soil to retain moisture
2. Plan ahead to prevent the turf drying out: don’t have more turf delivered in a day than you can lay.
3. Finish your ground preparation in advance of the turf delivery.  This way, you will be able to start laying the turf as soon as it has arrived.  The quicker you lay the turf, the less chance it has of drying out.
4. When your turf is delivered, stack it in a shady place.
5. Dampen the ground immediately before laying.
6. Tamp the turf lightly as you lay it to ensure good contact with the soil underneath.
7. When you have finished turfing, water straight away.  The first watering should ensure that the soil is damp to a depth of 100mm. Thereafter, aim to keep the turf, and the soil under it, damp – you can check this by turning up a corner of the turf.
8. In the days following, water only either in the early morning or in the early evening, so the sun doesn’t burn off the water you’ve added
9. It’s important not to over-water your turf.  Over-watering will create boggy conditions - ideal for the development of grass diseases.
10. Water less and less frequently over the next 28 days.  The turf should never be allowed to dry out and go brown in this period.
11. After 28 days the turf should be well established and will be able to fend for itself without the need for further watering.

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