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Old 22-11-2005, 03:38 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Jaques d'Alltrades
 
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Default Rolawns lawn not taking - been down 4 weeks now

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I laid 40 sq meters of rolawns turf 4 weeks ago. Its growing really
well, and is nice and lush green. However I lifted the edges up and it
has still not taken to the top soil.


What do you expect? a miracle?

There are a few roots showing through but not much. And non of them are
holding to the soil. I pul it up lightly and it comes up straight away.


As one would expect.

Is there any reason why it hasnt taken yet?


Yes - even in the height of growth you'd be expecting too much. At this
time of year, growth is slow, or even nonexistent.

Maybe i need to fertilize
with something?


No.

Also shall i give it a trim now? It is about 2 and a half inches high
now.


Trim the top off if you must - don't cut it right down. What
photosynthesis takes place at this time of year will be required to
maintain the roots, and start them growing in the spring.

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Old 23-11-2005, 08:41 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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If you are going to cut, do not use a flymo type, as it will suck the
lawn up like a carpet.

Cut with a cylinder mower.

Personally I would not touch it until the spring.

These sorts of turf have already been heavily fertilised by the
suppliers, so do not add any more. Thats why I always use a local
supplier who I know, and who apply only a light feed.
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"thisisitnow" wrote in message
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If you are going to cut, do not use a flymo type, as it will suck the
lawn up like a carpet.

Cut with a cylinder mower.

Personally I would not touch it until the spring.

These sorts of turf have already been heavily fertilised by the
suppliers, so do not add any more. Thats why I always use a local
supplier who I know, and who apply only a light feed.


Fertilise with an autumn feed this will do it no harm realy you should have
applied an autumn feed to the soil prior to turfing


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Old 23-11-2005, 02:52 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Rolawns lawn not taking - been down 4 weeks now

pied piper wrote:
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If you are going to cut, do not use a flymo type, as it will suck

the
lawn up like a carpet.

Cut with a cylinder mower.

Personally I would not touch it until the spring.


Agreed.

These sorts of turf have already been heavily fertilised by the
suppliers, so do not add any more. Thats why I always use a local
supplier who I know, and who apply only a light feed.


Fertilise with an autumn feed this will do it no harm realy you
should have applied an autumn feed to the soil prior to turfing


I don't really think so, unless the soil is genuinely impoverished.
Too much feed _can_ do harm, and is certainly a waste outside the
growing season. Many lawns are overfed to the point of obesity,
anyhow: they rarely need extra nourishment -- certainly not the
constant annual applications which are designed to stimulate
fertiliser companies into lush growth and give gardening writers
something to write about.

Much more important is to prepare the soil into a loose but settled
tilth before the turf arrives -- exactly the same as for sowing seed.
Which is why seed is usually not only better, not only cheaper, but
actually less work. Having said that, though, I simply say relax and
let the stuff grow: you can get away with murder.

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"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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pied piper wrote:
"thisisitnow" wrote in message
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If you are going to cut, do not use a flymo type, as it will suck

the
lawn up like a carpet.

Cut with a cylinder mower.

Personally I would not touch it until the spring.


Agreed.

These sorts of turf have already been heavily fertilised by the
suppliers, so do not add any more. Thats why I always use a local
supplier who I know, and who apply only a light feed.


Fertilise with an autumn feed this will do it no harm realy you
should have applied an autumn feed to the soil prior to turfing


I don't really think so, unless the soil is genuinely impoverished.
Too much feed _can_ do harm, and is certainly a waste outside the
growing season. Many lawns are overfed to the point of obesity,
anyhow: they rarely need extra nourishment -- certainly not the
constant annual applications which are designed to stimulate
fertiliser companies into lush growth and give gardening writers
something to write about.

Much more important is to prepare the soil into a loose but settled
tilth before the turf arrives -- exactly the same as for sowing seed.
Which is why seed is usually not only better, not only cheaper, but
actually less work. Having said that, though, I simply say relax and
let the stuff grow: you can get away with murder.

--
Mike.

So all the experts are wrong about fertiliser and you are right dont be so
cynical




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Thanks for the reply guys. THink ill let it settle in till next year before the first cut.
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"Mike Lyle" wrote in message
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Fertilise with an autumn feed this will do it no harm realy you
should have applied an autumn feed to the soil prior to turfing


I don't really think so, unless the soil is genuinely impoverished.
Too much feed _can_ do harm, and is certainly a waste outside the
growing season. Many lawns are overfed to the point of obesity,
anyhow: they rarely need extra nourishment -- certainly not the
constant annual applications which are designed to stimulate
fertiliser companies into lush growth and give gardening writers
something to write about.

Much more important is to prepare the soil into a loose but settled
tilth before the turf arrives -- exactly the same as for sowing seed.
Which is why seed is usually not only better, not only cheaper, but
actually less work. Having said that, though, I simply say relax and
let the stuff grow: you can get away with murder.

--
Mike.

So all the experts are wrong about fertiliser and you are right dont be so
cynical


Mike is right.

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In article , pied piper
writes
So all the experts are wrong about fertiliser and you are right dont be so
cynical


I wish people would post reasoning in support of their diktats. The only
way I can judge whether PP's or Mike's advice is the better is by the
supporting arguments and respective posting histories on urg - in this
respect Mike has the edge!


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Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

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"Kay" wrote in message
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In article , pied piper
writes
So all the experts are wrong about fertiliser and you are right dont be so
cynical


I wish people would post reasoning in support of their diktats. The only
way I can judge whether PP's or Mike's advice is the better is by the
supporting arguments and respective posting histories on urg - in this
respect Mike has the edge!


--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"

So the last 25 years I have been wrong to feed my golf greens,bowling
greens,cricket squares,football pitches,rugby pitches,ornamental lawns and
various other turf areas.


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