Watering
Practices- Once the newly hydroseeded lawn has set
for 24 hours, its time for watering. Depending on temperatures,
watering should take place in the morning, late afternoon
or early evening hours. Keep your mulch bed moist, but
don't over water. If you see puddling, stop watering.
Once you start watering it is important to continue, especially
when temperatures are in the 80's or higher. Lack of watering
can cause the seed to dry up and expire. In the spring
and fall, when temperatures are more favorable and we
have cooler evenings, one good watering per day is usually
all that is needed. Be careful not to over water during
these periods. This can also cause seed damage. The easiest
way to explain it is… Keep your mulch wet; don't
let it dry out for periods longer than 24 hours!
When
to Mow- Once your grass is
approximately 2 to 2½ inches high, it is time for
its first mowing. Make sure your mower blades are sharp.
Dull blades can tear the new blade of grass. This can
cause stress or disease resulting in death to the new
plant. When mowing, make sure you never take more than
¼ inch off the new blade of grass, and don't collect
the clippings! Let them biodegrade within the new turf.
This helps feed the soil and plant while accelerating
plant development. After your second mowing, the lawn
should be almost completely filled in, and sod-like results
should be achieved.
When
to Fertilize- The plant will
use the fertilizer applied at installation in 4 to 5 weeks.
At this time you'll need to fertilize once again. Depending
on the time of year, fertilization requirements will vary.
We recommend asking a reputable nursery or seed center
in your area for proper fertilization specifications.
Make sure you know the seed variety used for your lawn
when buying fertilizer for re-application. Different varieties
of grass need different types of fertilization!
Remember- Your new lawn is still in its infancy. Just because
your lawn looks fully established, doesn't mean you can
stop watering or change your mowing practices! It takes
many months before your lawn is ready for the stress of
hot summers, and cold winters. Choosing the right fertilizers,
keeping your mower blades sharp, proper watering practices,
and changing the heights of mowing throughout the year,
should guarantee you a healthy and beautiful lawn!
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