Westland

It is essential that newly laid lawn be properly cared for to ensure it remains green, healthy and attractive all year round.

Watering Schedule to establish a new lawn.

Late Spring/Summer (hot weather periods)
0-10 days	Use 10minutes (5mm) three times a day in the morning, noon and evening. One extra watering is required if periods exceed temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius.
11-20 days	Use 10minutes (5mm) twice a day morning and noon.
21-60 days	Use 20minutes (10mm) once per day in the mornings
Over 60 days	Use 40 minutes (20mm) every second morning.
In exceptionally hot weather periods uses 20 minutes (10mm) once per day in the morning.

Early Spring/Autumn (mild weather periods)
0-10 days	Use 10minutes (5mm) twice a day in the morning and at noon.
11-20 days	Use 20minutes (10mm) once a day in the morning
21-60 days	Use 40 minutes (20mm) every second morning.
In exceptionally hot weather periods use 20minutes (10mm) once per day in the morning.

Winter (wet & cool weather periods)
0-7 days	Use 10minutes (5mm) once every day in the morning
8-20 days	Use 10minutes (5mm) once every second day in the morning.
21-60 days	Use 10minutes (5mm) once every third day in the morning
Remember if it rains turn the reticulation system off. Too much water and not enough sun can rot your grass. If the lawn shows signs of stress (a loss of bright colour and slight wilting) then you need to give it a good deep drink of 10mm of water per day as soon as possible until it recovers.

Once your lawn is established – in excess of 60 days – revert to the following approximate watering levels:

Jan/Feb	20mm every second day
March	20mm every third day
April	20mm every fourth day
May	20mm every fifth day
Jun/July	No watering
August	20mm once a fortnight
September	20mm every fifth day
October	20mm every fourth day
November	20mm every third day
December	20mm every second day

Always ensure you water early in the morning usually between 5am and 8am. If windy when watering then alternate watering is recommended, one day in the morning and one day in the evening to avoid dry spots.

NOTE: For buffalo lawn in shady areas cut down watering to once every second day for 10 minutes after the first 10 days or else it will rot. Rotting is the result of too much water and not enough sun.

CHECKING WATER COVERAGE
In order to know how much water your system is applying you need to measure its output. Simply place an empty ice cream container on the lawn then turn on the sprinklers and time how long it takes to gather 10mm of water in the bottom of the container. This will give you the correct setting for the duration of watering for that station on your controller. Check different spots to make sure you are getting an even coverage.

WATER RESTRICTIONS
The Water Corporation can advise you of current regulation and rules in regards to lawn watering. When establishing a new lawn contact the Water Corporation to get a “new lawn” certificate of exemption from the dominant watering guidelines. To apply call the Waterwise Helpline on 131 039.

LAWN CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Water - As grass is a living thing it needs water to survive and Westland Turf always recommends underground-automated reticulation to ensure it meets those needs.

Mowing - Mow your new lawn lightly within 7-10 days of installation and thereafter weekly during the summer months and fortnightly in the winter. Mow the grass longer in periods of extreme heat, in shady conditions and in late autumn.

Fertiliser – We recommend the use of 'Palmetto premium lawn Fertiliser' applied at 20 grams per square metre. Use a minimum of three times a year during Spring, Summer and Autumn. Best used at 8 week intervals.

For more information visit the Water Corporation Website