What are the benefits of A1 grass?
Key benefits: Germinates and grows at very low temperatures 5°C, ‘normal’ grass requires 8 – 12°C. Establishes quickly even at low temperatures. Durable surface giving excellent wear and tear qualities making it ideal for sports turf, parks, play areas and even lawns. Grass can only absorb fertilizer when it is actively growing. Turfgrass plants stop growing – become dormant – when the soil temperature is below 55°F or in the heat of the summer. Cooler soil temperatures also slow the bacterial action that makes some fertilizer nutrients available to the plants.
What is the best grass for hot summers and cold winters?
Although fescue grass is a cool-season grass, it’s also heat, cold, and drought tolerant. It’s a good grass option for those living in areas that experience both warm and cool seasons. And, since it can withstand some wear and tear, it’s an excellent choice for areas with heavy foot traffic. Early fall is the best time to plant cool-season grasses, such as fescue, rye and bluegrass. These grasses grow best when the temperature is between 60-80 degrees fahrenheit, and benefit from the shorter days and cooler nights. There is also less competition from crabgrass and foxtails.
What is the best month to plant grass?
Late summer or early autumn is generally considered the best time to plant grass seed, while early spring is also suitable in some climates. It’s important to understand the differences between cool-season and warm-season grasses when selecting what type of grass you want to grow. Early morning is arguably the best time to plant grass seed. The temperatures are typically cooler, and the morning dew provides natural moisture to help seeds adhere to the soil.Fall is the best time. The autumn season comes with a mix of warm soil and cool air, perfect for planting grass seed and allowing time for new grass roots to develop before winter sets in. It is also a good time to fertilize to build stronger, deeper roots for winter, resulting in a thicker, greener lawn next spring.As long as the soil where your turf is being laid has been properly prepared, your fresh new lawn will take about 2 weeks to grow shallow roots and up to 6 weeks to be fully settled. How fast it roots depends on many factors including the type of turf, soil conditions, the weather etc.Fertilize the Grass Apply spring fertilizer about three weeks after the grass starts greening or following the first two or three mowings. Apply too early and you risk feeding weeds and creating fertilizer runoff. Water your lawn a few days before applying fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.
What month should you lay turf?
Turf is best laid in mid-autumn, but can be laid any time between mid-autumn and early spring, whenever the soil isn’t too wet or frosty. In spring and autumn little mowing is needed, so newly laid turf can be left relatively undisturbed for several weeks, which will help it get rooted in. Turf rolls can be laid at any time throughout the year, which includes Autumn. When temperatures fall below freezing and there is ground frost, it is not a good idea to lay turf. You can lay turf all year round, provided there is no snow or frost.It is physically possible to lay turf on top of grass. But, we would not advise doing so. This approach is never going to achieve the best result for your lawn. Instead, it will most likely cause both your new and existing turf to decline in condition, and quickly deteriorate.