Hydro-turfed lawns should dry for 24 hours before watering.
Newly Established lawn
areas should be kept damp for at least 6 weeks. Open field seeded areas
can depend on natural rain for moisture.
You will need to fertilize seeded areas in the spring and fall. Use a balanced fertilizer with NO weed killer. Our recommendation is Cenex 25-15-8-5 at a rate of 5lbs per 1000 sq ft. on lawn areas and 5lbs per 2500 sq ft. on open field areas. You can pick this up at any Cenex store or fertilizer plant. DO NOT APPLY ANY WEED KILLER ON NEWLY PLANTED SEEDED AREAS FOR THE FIRST YEAR.
When your lawn reaches around 3" in height cut it to a length of about 2". Remember this lawn is tender so handle with care until it is well established. For open field areas when grass reaches about 5" in height cut to a length of 3". Mowing should be done when the areas are dry not wet or muddy. Make sure your mower blades are sharp before cutting the grass.
As you know proper
watering of plants is important, especially so on newly planted tees and
shrubs. A basic rule of thumb is to fill the tree well once per week right
up until freeze up each year. Watering later in the fall is very important
on evergreens. This helps prevent winter burn on the trees.
Fertilizers are also important for optimum growth each year. We recommend a water-soluble fertilizer such as: Rapid Grow, Miracle Grow, or Peter's Professional. Fertilizer should be applied two/three times per year. The best times are the first of May, June, July.
Another good practice is to keep weeds and grass cultivated around the plants. This is most important the first few years.
Most plants can be pruned anytime during the growth season. Birch and maples should be pruned after July, as they are sap bleeders. Lilacs can be shaped after the bloom each year.
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Caring for Your Plants Once They are in the Ground |
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| 1st Year | Every 7-10 days |
| 2nd Year | Every 14-18 days |
| 3rd Year | Once a month except in extreme dry weather. |
| Fertilizing | Three times a year - 5/1, 6/1, 7/1 (see suggestions) |
| Pruning | At least once a year. |
Keep sodded areas damp
for at least 6 weeks. Do NOT let it puddle or run. Afternoons from noon to
6 p.m. are the CRUCIAL times for watering. This will prevent the sod from
drying out. If your sod does not receive the proper amount of water it
will DRY OUT AND BURN. You can start watering your sod as soon as it had been
installed.
You will need to fertilize sodded areas up to about 1 month after it has been installed. Then fertilize in the spring and fall. Use a balanced fertilizer with NO weed killer. We recommend Cenex 25-15-8-5 at the rate of 5lbs per 1000 sq ft. You can purchase that at any Cenex store or fertilizer plant. DO NOT APPLY WEED KILLER on the newly installed sod for the first year.
When your lawn reaches around 3" in height you may cut to a length of about 2". Be sure the mower blades are sharp when cutting.
Kentucky Blue, Park Blue,
Creeping Red Fescue, & Perennial Rye Grass. Athletic mix and tough stuff is a blend utilized for heavy traffic areas. Creeping red fescue is recommended for shady areas. Blue grasses with various types of wheat grasses are most common when watering and moisture depends on Mother Nature. Grass blends will vary depending on the region one lives in.
Wood mulch is a cellulose fiber, which retains moisture and provides a protective blanket on newly seeded lawns.
Drill
seeding, broadcast seeding, or hydro
turfing.
Silt fence, soil retention blankets, hydro mulching, straw mulching, and ditch checks.