18 Granby Court, Connahs Quay, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 4JZ

Dale Nursery, The Dale, Kinnerton Road, Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire CH4 9AN.

Tel/Fax: 01244 660091                                    V.A.T. Reg. No 406 2494 65

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Seeded lawns are achieved using a British Seed Houses quality mixture selected for site conditions.

Also available are Wild Flora seed mixtures with or without grass, in variations for specific conditions including shady and ponds.

For difficult sites Micro Clover is available.

 

Turfed lawns are created mostly using Rolawn Medallion or Turfland Sportsman - both are quality hard wearing turf.

Also available are Lawna, Crown Gold and Crown Green. All from Turfland.and Rolawn Minster Pro

 

Lawn Care Once sown or laid care of the lawn becomes your responsibility. The ideal pH level for fine turf is 6 to 7. Organic/mineral matter, soil moisture and soil air are all essential for a good lawn.

Watering is very important after turf has been laid. Special attention should be paid to the turf edges as these are the areas that dry out the most due to air getting underneath and preventing root to soil contact. A light roll after seven to ten days can help. The best time to water in dry conditions are at the cooler morning or evening time of day. Over watering is just as damaging as under watering.

Mowing should start seven to ten days after laying turf during spring and summer if grass is established. A good way to check is to try to turn back a corner of the turf. If it is well anchored by root, it is alright to start mowing. For the first cut, make sure that the mower is set to just top the grass. For best results mow at least twice weekly during late spring, once a week during summer (if dry) and early autumn, about every ten days, mid to late autumn, and when possible during the winter. Make sure your mower is maintained and sharp.

Fertiliser should be applied every eight to ten weeks throughout the growing season. When applying chemical nutrients, great care should be taken and the manufacturers’ recommendations must be followed to the letter. Over application can cause the plants to die. Grass plants need a nitrogen rich fertiliser during the spring/summer growing season and phosphorus to encourage root growth during late autumn and winter.

Weeds and disease will be kept in check by good maintenance. Grass is a very competitive plant and if it is healthy weeds will find it hard to get established. Any damage or stress will enable weeds to establish very rapidly. Weed treatments should be used with care when necessary.

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