Cultivated turf allows you to enjoy a lawn of instant beauty
and maturity without the usual time consuming maintenance of seeding.
The following are basic steps recommended for the Central
Oregon region to create a successful, beautiful lawn.
STEP 1
Measuring & Ordering
With a tape, measure the area of your planned lawn.
Find the area with these simple calculations.
of a CIRCLE A= 3.14xR2
of a RECTANGLE A=BxH
of a TRIANGLE A=BxH/2
Combination Free-Form Forms
Breakdown the free-form area to obvious forms and calculate
each form's area. Once each form is calculated, add the areas together to derive a total area.
Be sure to have your preparatory work completed before you
order your turf. Prompt installation on the day of delivery is crucial to a strong beginning for your new lawn.
STEP 2
Soil Preparation
If your ground is compacted, rototill to to a depth of 3-4
inches. Remove all dirt clods, branches, and other debris. Rake smooth and level. To eliminate drainage
problems, slope soil away from foundations, etc. If top soil was placed on the area, use a roller 1/3 full of water
and roll the area to firm up the soil. Watering the area thoroughly a couple of days prior to installation will help
reveal these areas also. We do not recommend using pre-plant fertilizer unless it is rototilled or raked and watered
into the soil. When using a pre-plant fertilizer we recommend using 4-5 lbs. per 1000 square feet of a well-balanced
fertilizer.
STEP 3
Turf Installation
Install your lawn immediately upon delivery. Start water
on your lawn within 30 minutes of installation. Turf is living plant material, it requires ground contact and moisture
to survive. Begin installation along the longest straight line available, such as a sidewalk or a driveway. Push
edges and ends against each other tightly, without stretching. Avoid gaps or overlaps. Stagger the joints
in each row in a brick-like fashion(use a sharp knife to trim corners). A knife with a serrated edge works very well.
STEP 4
Watering
Give the entire area at least one inch of water within one
half hour of installation. For the first week, water the area one inch every day.
During the second week, water one inch every other day.
By the third week you may water as normal. Water one inch every 2 or 3 days.
Adjust watering schedules depending on the soil types, weather,
and water availablillty. Be sure that your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry, or windy periods.
Water areas near buildings and fences more often where reflected heat dries the turf quickly.
Complimentary watering gauges are available at McPheeters
Turf for measuring water applied.
