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Soil preparation
The first step that may be required is the removal of existing vegetation and establishment of the necessary levels.
The next step involves removing sticks, stones and other debris from the top 10-15cm of the soil. Hand picking and raking are the most common means of accomplishing this. Add the “Palmetto Underlay” to the surface at the rate of 0.5 to 1.0 cubic metre per 100sqm. Lightly till the soil and Palmetto Underlay into the surface 25-50mm using either a nail rake or rotor-tiller.
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All vegetation should be controlled in the soil prior to amending the soil with Palmetto Underlay
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The Palmetto Underlay should be spread evenly over the surface of the soil
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After the Palmetto Underlay has been spread across the surface of the soil it should be incorporated into the soil using a rake or a level lawn as in this case
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Installation of Turf
Install Palmetto turf immediately after delivery. Begin installing turf along a driveway or footpath, pushing edges together tightly without stretching. Use a sharp knife, spade or machete to trim edges of turf to fit the landscape. Be sure to stagger joints of the turf in a brick-like pattern to avoid continuous seams. Always place turf across steep slopes and stake if needed. Do not place small pieces of turf along outside edges as they will dry out and die. Begin watering turf within 30 minutes of installation. In hot weather, place unused turf in the shade and keep it moist until it is laid in the landscape. After a light watering, roll with a light roller or plate compact the turf to ensure good turf to soil contact.
Watering
Water new turf as soon as possible after installation. Professional turf installers commonly have a person hand watering turf as soon as it is laid. Water first thing in the morning as well as at least once during the day in the first 2 weeks after installation. Make sure the turf and the upper soil profile remain moist throughout the day. Be extra cautious during hot, dry and windy weather. Turf can quickly dry out. Proper watering will ensure good turf rooting into the soil. As soon as the new Palmetto grass is well rooted (cannot pull turf from the soil), the maintenance watering program can be adopted.
For more detailed information on soil preparation, installation and watering, please visit www.palmettowa.com.au
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