General Turf Care

• Immediately after the turf is laid, water to saturation point. Thereafter, keep moist until established. This will take approximately 14-21 days. In summer, when evaporation levels are high, it is vital to maintain the moisture content of the plant.


• It is preferable to apply water in the morning rather than during the day. Avoid excessive watering as this will lead to ponding. The ponded water heats up and scorches the plants.


• Mow frequently during the establishment phase at the highest setting on your mower to avoid scalping. This will assist in promoting root development. The initial mowing should be at 40mm - 50mm. Thereafter, mowing every 5-6 days at no lower than 35mm, is optimal through this period. Once the turf is established, normal mowing can continue at a recommended height of 25mm -30mm.


• Mow using a catcher to avoid leaf litter decomposing and creating an ideal environment for fungal infection. Ensure the mower blades are sharp and maintain a minimum mowing height of 30mm. It is preferable to mow in different directions with each cut to avoid a graining effect.


• Apply "Best" Turf Gold fertiliser every 10-12 weeks at 25grams/m². A regular application of fertiliser ensures maintenance of the colour, vigor and density of the sward and therefore reduces the likelihood of weed infestations.


• The lawn may require spraying for broadleaf weeds on a bi-annual basis. Fine Lawn recommends using Banvine or Versatile at label rates. Please contact the office for advice and recommendations on spraying practices.

Fine Fescue

Fine Fescue (Chewings Fescue) is a popular lawn species in New Zealand. Fine Fescue has very narrow leaves giving a very fine lawn. It also tolerates low light levels better than most turf grasses. With a little extra effort it will give you a superb lawn. One benefit that fescue has is the option to use the selective spray Gallant to control all other grass species, making it easy to maintain a pure monoculture.

• This turf is comprised of a blend of chewing's fescue and creeping red fescue. The advantage of this product is that it is able to sprayed selectively with the herbicide "Gallant" to remove all foreign grasses including paspalum, couch, agricultural grasses Yorkshire fog and poa annua. Gallant used at label rates has no detrimental effect on the fescue.


• Install this turf immediately upon delivery. Finelawn will not take any responsibility for turf that is stored prior to installation.


• Apply Turf Master Starter @ 2.5kgs per 100m² to the soil just prior to installing the turf.


• Fescue is temperamental to install in summer and must be watered appropriately. It should be thoroughly watered as soon as it is installed. Our installation teams commonly set up the sprinklers to commence as soon as they have 40 -50m² laid. Thereafter, watering should ideally take place in the morning with a thorough soaking. Please ensure that none of this water ponds because the sun rapidly heats this water and it will scorch the grass. Ideally, the turf should also receive a light application of water at the hottest part of the day. This should take the form of a light spray between 2.00pm - 4.00pm and this is simply designed to take the heat away from the surface. This is important for the first 7 -10 days after installation.


• Evapotranspiration which is the rate at which water is lost from the combined soil and plant system normally registers in the vicinity of 4mm -6mm per day in summer. It is important that the amount of water applied daily replaces this as a minimum requirement. The easiest way to determine how much you are applying is to place a bowl on the ground under your sprinklers and measure exactly how much water is being applied.


• Mow frequently throughout the establishment phase at a height of 35mm. Once established this can be gradually reduced to a height of 20 - 25mm. Always use a catcher.


• Apply Turf Gold fertilizer four (4) weeks after installation and then every 10-12 weeks at 25grams/m². A regular application of fertilizer ensures maintenance of the colour, vigour and density of the sward and therefore reduces the likelihood of weed infestations and diseases. This is a key component to maintaining the turf in a healthy state after establishment.


• The lawn may require spraying for broadleaf weeds on a bi-annual basis. Fine Lawn recommends using Banvine or Versatile at label rates. Please contact the office for advice and recommendations on spraying practices.

Rye Turf

Ryegrass is a fast establishing with a dark green leaf. Over the last 30 plus years it has become the most popular lawn species. It germinates quickly, establishes easily and can withstand a high amount of wear. Ryeggrass will not preform well in shady conditions but prefers moist, fertile soils and fertilised regularly to maintain it in top condition.

• It is important that the turf is laid on the same day that it is received. Fine Lawn will not warrantee the quality of our turf product if it is stored prior to use.


• Apply Turf Master Starter fertilizer to the soil at 2.5kgs per 100m² prior to installing the turf.


• Immediately after the turf is laid, water to saturation point. Thereafter, keep moist until established. This will take approximately 14-21 days. In summer, when evaporation levels are high, it is vital to maintain the moisture content of the plant.


• It is preferable to apply water in either the mornings or during the evenings, rather than during the day. Avoid excessive watering as this will lead to ponding. The ponded water heats up and scorches the plant.


• Mow frequently during the establishment phase at the highest setting on your mower to avoid scalping. This will assist in promoting root development. The initial mowing should be at 40mm - 50mm. Thereafter, mowing every 5-6 days at no lower than 35mm, is optimal through this period. Once the turf is established, normal mowing can continue at a recommended height of 30mm.


• Mow using a catcher to avoid leaf litter decomposing and creating an ideal environment for fungal infection. Ensure the mower blades are sharp and maintain a minimum mowing height of 30mm. It is preferable to mow in different directions with each cut to avoid a graining effect.


• Apply Turf Gold fertiliser four (4) weeks after installation and then every 10-12 weeks at 25grams/m². A regular application of fertiliser ensures maintenance of the colour, vigour and density of the sward and therefore reduces the likelihood of weed infestations and diseases. This is a key component to maintaining the turf in a healthy state after establishment.


• The lawn may require spraying for broadleaf weeds on a bi-annual basis. Fine Lawn recommends using Banvine or Versatile at label rates. Please contact the office for advice and recommendations on spraying practices.

Tall Fescue

Tall Fescue is a cool season bunch type grass that is coarse to look at to walk on. It is very hard wearing and drought tolerant.

• It is important that the turf is laid on the same day that it is received. Finelawn will not warrantee the quality of our turf product if it is stored prior to use.


• Apply Turf Master Starter fertilizer to the soil at 2.5kgs per 100m² prior to installing the turf.


• Tall Fescue is a deep rooted cool season grass which performs best on well drained soils in the transition zone. The deep rooting system helps it withstand drought conditions. It it characterised by having dark green, coarse leaf blades and it relatively hard wearing compared to other cool season grasses.


• Immediately after the turf is laid, water to saturation point. Thereafter, keep moist until established. This will take approximately 14-21 days. In summer, when evaporation levels are high, it is vital to maintain the moisture content of the plant.


• It is preferable to apply water in either the mornings or during the evenings, rather than during the day. Avoid excessive watering as this will lead to ponding. The ponded water heats up and scorches the plant.


• Mow frequently during the establishment phase at the highest setting on your mower to avoid scalping. This will assist in promoting root development. The initial mowing should be at 40mm - 50mm. Thereafter, mowing every 5-6 days at no lower than 35mm, is optimal through this period. Once the turf is established, normal mowing can continue at a recommended height of 30mm.


• Mow using a catcher to avoid leaf litter decomposing and creating an ideal environment for fungal infection. Ensure the mower blades are sharp and maintain a minimum mowing height of 30mm. It is preferable to mow in different directions with each cut to avoid a graining effect.


• Apply "Best" Turf Gold fertiliser four (4) weeks after installation and thereafter every 10-12 weeks at 2.5kgs per 100m2. A regular application of fertiliser ensures maintenance of the colour, vigour and density of the sward and therefore reduces the likelihood of weed infestations.


• The lawn may require spraying for broadleaf weeds on a bi-annual basis. Fine Lawn recommends using Banvine or Versatile at label rates. Please contact the office for advice and recommendations on spraying practices.