Hi guys,
We laid new turf (with seed) approx 5-6 weeks ago. When do we mow it for the first time? And how short do we mow it?
Should we put more seed down on the couple of patches that are looking slightly barer than the rest of the lawn prior to first mowing it?
Also, someone suggested to me that we simply go over the top of it with a whipper-snipper instead of the lawn mower to begin with, until it gets a chance to thicken up/strengthen. Does this sound right? And if this is right, do we simply leave the cut grass sitting there or do we rake it up to allow the growing grass to grow etc?
I'm sure this sounds like a really basic question, but I'm really stuck on it!! We put so much time and effort into preparing the soil properly that I just don't want to ruin it all now!
Advice would be greatly appreciated.