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 (Pink,
16-16-16).
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.
** Your new lawn will be ready to mow
about one week after installation. Check a corner to make sure that the roots are attaching, set mower
heights to about 2-21/2" the first mowing.
