INITIAL MOWING

Should take place as soon as the lawn needs it.

Generally 1-3 weeks after laying.

All you need to do is just take the tips off.

Never take off more than a third of the leaf blade.

Mowing can take place every 7-14 days during late spring and summer.

During autumn and winter mow every 2-5 weeks or as required.

Rule of thumb, only mow 1/3 of leaf blade at any one time.

On hot days, lawns mowed during the middle of the day, will enjoy to be watered after mowing.

Sharpen your mower blades as required, check the leaf blade tips, if they are badly damaged

and have a brown tinge, it will suggest that your blades needs sharpening or you need to lower

your mowing speed.

Always change the direction you mow your lawn each time you mow.

Clippings can be left on most of the time unless they clump when the lawn is wet or too long

like in summer months.

Be prepared for excessive growth of your lawn when first installed, this is common for all types of turf

varieties because the turf has come from our farm without any roots, so the turf will grow madly until

they are fully established again.

Once your lawn has stabilized, maybe six – twelve months later, you need to set your mowing height:

‘Sir Walter’ 30 – 40 mm in full sun

‘Sir Walter’ in shade 50-60 mm

Wintergreen couch 20-25 mm

blue couch 25 – 35 mm

You may need to mow it a couple of times to achieve this

Improve drought tolerance and leaf softness.

Shade out weed.

Keep the soil cooler, in turn saving water.

After mowing your lawn will appreciate a drink

If weeds appear, mow them off to prevent them from going to seed.

Any type of mower is suitable for Sir Walter as long as the blades are sharp.

Always remember never mow your Sir Walter too low, about 50mm is ideal.

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