Water/Mowing:
Established lawns
- (after 2 mowings) require watering once a day in the
AM only, during the hot months.
New seeded lawns:
- 3 times a day for the first 10 days. Mow when grass reaches 3”.
- 2 times a day for next 1-5 days. Ground should be firm to walk on.
- 8-10 minutes (rotor style heads.)
- 3-5 minutes (pop up style heads.)
Times are estimates only.
New sod lawns:
- 2 times a day, for the first 1-2 days. Water thoroughly
- Mow within 1-2 weeks. Please call for further instructions.
Note:
- Every situation is different, monitor timing for 5 minutes.
- Watch for puddling, or runoff. If these occur, adjust accordingly.
- Shaded areas do not require as much water as full sun areas.
Be careful! Too much water is not a good thing.
Please call for individual situation instructions.
Fertilizer Suggestions:
- Product available at Home Depot
Lilly Miller Pro lawn food 26-3-4 with natural and slow release nitrogen
Apply within 4 weeks of installation.
- Available at Henderson Turf and Wear
5120 SE Johnson Creek Bvd.Milwaukie.
4-5-5 Organic base fertilizer 50 lb bag
Apply within 4 weeks of installation.
PH:
- CalPril (90% Carbonate Lime) Annually in February.
- Lime
Insect Control:
- Ortho Lawn and Garden Insect Killer.
(this can be used for vegetable garden also)
- Trazicide Once and Done.(good for wet conditions)
Can be applied with fertilizer .