Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design Re: TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf 542Dec 16, 2010 9:10 pm Second Time 'Round Re: TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf 547Dec 18, 2010 11:27 am The Empire will be a little wobbly in the first year till the roots go deeper and the soils micro organisms establish solid populations In the years ahead though and that is what is more important, it will give you a headache free run Lawns are not about the now Oh and "Backdoor" the DL you put on is not normally needed. I don't suggest using it because it gives too much of a rapid foliage growth with little root system to back it up on young turf. I am more concerned with what happens under the ground than above to get a sustainable turf As for the lush growth on the stuff you don't want, well that makes therm especially receptive to herbicides When ever we spray something the healthier it is the better the result because they are so hungry and absorb them through the leaf and then through out the roots very fast Make sure you haven't just mowed before spraying The more foliage on the weed, the better Re: TURF LAYING SUMMARY and what has become many things turf 548Dec 18, 2010 11:34 am Folks I am going to draw to a close this amazing thread. It will remain a sticky but with 20 what ever pages, it is past the effectiveness it was. The same questions popping up all the time now. So lets post new topics as a new thread and I'll keep adding the links to this thread with a topic title so we can all make more sense and research info far easier. Remember: Never feed the lawn, feed the soil it is growing in with organic material. The old knowledge we are often given on turf is no longer relevant for creating and lessening the enormous impact our new landscapes have on the environment. Lets Make better soils for more sustainable turfs. Most importantly, does that area need to be turf? There is only one thing a beautiful turf is best for that nothing else can do and that give kids a great surface to play on Does that verge really need to be turf? Lets look to "natural" alternatives so lawns can become better and remain having a place in our landscapes Make your new lawn and garden genuinely waterwise I'm about to put down some Merbau. Is it necessary to oil underneath the boards before laying? 0 1933 Hey There. No problems re jumping in. My original question was "should I have waterproofed" the concrete slab before putting batons down. We have been told we should… 7 4328 Depends what you're current inclusions are, but we're not including wardrobes and will just use second hand ones until we can save later on to get them built. Also have a… 3 11632 |