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Can I Still Have a Healthy Lawn in Drought? |
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| Yes you can. There are a few factors
involved, but even in this time of water restriction you can still
enjoy having a lawn as part of your garden. |
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| The species selection is very important.
Grasses such as fescue or rye grasses rely on a lot of water
to stay healthy and green, so in times of drought it is best to
stick with a known survivor, such as a buffalo, kikuyu or couch
which is much more drought hardy. We recommend Sir Walter Buffalo
or Palmetto Buffalo for it's drought hardiness, ease of
maintenance, and it doesn't have the sub soil runners that couch or
kikuyu has that can invade garden beds. Also check the location of
your turf, is it in full sun or mostly shade? |
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| Preparation is the key. If you take the time
in preparing the sub-soil area, your turf will have a great head
start in living a long life. Thoroughly loosen hardened soil, mix
in organic matter and improving drainage is the 1st step before
laying. Secondly, the turf needs to be looked after immediately.
Water it in as soon as possible after laying, and keep it moist
until the roots have locked into the soil underneath. Check out the
"Water Saving Tips" section of the website to see how you can use your grey
water or tank water to help water your lawn (and garden). A light
top dressing of washed sand or light soil can aid in a
"mulch" to keep it moist. |
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| Fertilise depending on turf variety, usually
in spring and water in well. Late spring you can also add in a
wetting agent to help it get through the summer. Looking after your
lawn, with a bit more care, can have you being the envy of your
neighbours with the only green lawn in the street! |
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