Step 1. Preparing the soil
Starting with healthy soil will ensure your new lawn takes root and grows properly. To prepare the soil, skim off any old grass, remove stones, weeds, roots, and any large element from the area. Fork over the area, the soil must be loosened as deeply as possible. Level to leave a fine finish. Firm the soil by walking over, placing weight on your heels, and rake again.
If the soil is dry, water the area thoroughly a day or two before you begin soil preparation.
If there is an existing lawn, set your lawnmower to its shortest setting, and mow the lawn.
Step 2. Sowing
Each box includes 3 components: seeds, fertilizer, and compost. The correct sow rate is 40 grams of each component per square meter. It is roughly one hand full of product per square meter. For the most accurate results, divide your lawn up on 1 square meter block and mark them out. Sow the product onto the prepared soil as evenly as possible. You can use a seed spreader or do it by hand. The right order is, first the compost, second the seeds, and third the fertilizer. Do not leave any gaps where you want the grass to grow. Lightly rake over the sown area, try to cover the majority of the seeds with soil (0.5 cm to 1 cm deep). Some seeds might still be visible on the surface, it’s normal.
When possible, limit the traffic in the area for the first weeks (2 to 3 weeks) to make sure the lawn is fairly established and ready for traffic.
Step 3. Watering
Watering is essential, the first weeks are key. During this period, it’s important to keep the soil moist to allow the seeds to sprout and develop. For the first two weeks, light watering with a very fine spray, twice a day. Avoid puddles. Large droplets or heavy watering will move or puddle the seed destroying the even distribution. You should start seeing the seeds germinate after about 4-5 days (during the colder months can take up to 2 weeks). Let them grow until it’s about 6 cm to 7.5 cm long.
Once the majority of the seeds have germinated you can space out the irrigation and increase the amount each time. The best time to water is early morning or at night to avoid evaporation.
Step 4. Mowing
Set your lawnmower to a height of 3 cm to 4 cm and cut the lawn. Do not ever cut it shorter than a third of the total length! Best is to cut about 40% of the length off when mowing. Repeat this process four times before you cut it any shorter. Remove any weeds by hand during the first three months. You can introduce regular fertilizing 3 weeks after sowing.
Step 5. Maintenance
A newly planted lawn takes around 6 months to be fully established. Use this information as guidance on how to best support your grass to keep it healthy.
Mowing - Once a week in summer, once every 2 weeks in spring and autumn and every 3 weeks during winter. Regular trimming encourages the roots to spread, which will help to fill gaps and block out weeds.
Watering - Once the lawn is established water at least twice a week. You should water enough to soak 15 to 20 cm deep, encouraging the roots to grow deep into the ground. Watering recommendations vary between different soil types, but as a general rule, water until there is about 2.5 cm water over the ground surface.
Fertilizer - The most effective way to fertilize is to spread slow-acting granular fertilizer once or twice a year. Granular fertilizer releases nutrients gradually over several months. If you spread the fertilizer in the fall, it will strengthen the plant's root structure, making it more resilient to drought and more resistant to weeds. You can also add natural fertilizer, such as compost and manure.
Coverage: 25 square meters.Weight: 3kg Sow Rate: 40 gram per component per square meter.
