Inappropriate use of the wrong feed isn't advisable but I definitely would apply at least an autumn feed.
It has considerably less Nitrogen (top growth) and higher potassium levels (roots) and will strengthen the turf up nicely for the winter months
It is your lawn and you do as you wish but I would do a lot of reading up first before jumping straight in.
I don't suppose that builder laid the turf on some rich nicely prepared top soil for you and it will be pretty baron under that turf. The autumn feed will help no end. Just wait until next month at least for it.
Thanks for all the advice. Going to give it first cut end of next week, it will have been 3 weeks Since it was laid, and will continue to cut weekly.
Done a few searches and general advice was to use an autumn feed so will do that mid-end of September (recommendations?). Soil quality isn't too bad and is fairly deep, but certainly wasn't prepped before this turf was laid.
Once again, really appreciative of all advice. After having a back yard for 11 years and going to a 100 sqm lawn looking forward to the challenge!
It's all down in the NPK split (spring/summer feed as well as the autumn batch).
I use Scott's Evergreen (including the autumn variety) generally but Wilko's products are pretty good too.
At the end of the day it is just chemistry be it Scott's/Wilko's or anyone else's products
The main reason why I use Scott's Evergreen is that it works really well with their own spreader.The generic spreader I had before was a struggle and couldn't quite get it spot on. This was despite the settings they had for different branded feeds.Their own spreader with their own products works great from the off and simple to set up/use.
Just be careful in dumping too much in the same area (spillages even too much overlap etc) It doesn't take a lot to burn the grass. Slightly underdoing it is much better than too much. If you do have a slight accident the grass will recover. On occasion, if I see some excess (turning round at the end) it's worth getting the hose pipe on it to spread it about as best you can. For this reason, I lift the spreader off the ground at the end of each pass before starting square on the next run. Turning tends to concentrate feed too much near the inner wheel at the turn.
It is probably this last point why I would suggest the Evergreen feed and applicator although I am sure there are plenty of good other alternatives out there.
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No - it will need feeding.
Feeding is critical now to establish the turf especially in the run up to winter
Don't just take my word on it
http://www.grassclippings.co.uk/grassclippings/2009/07/how-to-establish-your-new-lawn-turf-quickly.html
See rule number 4
The article also reiterates the pampering as mentioned earlier.
Above all enjoy it.
It's unecessary to feed and can often be detrimental as it promotes too much top growth before the roots can establish properly.
We'll just have to agree to disagree.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Inappropriate use of the wrong feed isn't advisable but I definitely would apply at least an autumn feed.
It has considerably less Nitrogen (top growth) and higher potassium levels (roots) and will strengthen the turf up nicely for the winter months
It is your lawn and you do as you wish but I would do a lot of reading up first before jumping straight in.
I don't suppose that builder laid the turf on some rich nicely prepared top soil for you and it will be pretty baron under that turf. The autumn feed will help no end. Just wait until next month at least for it.
Thanks for all the advice. Going to give it first cut end of next week, it will have been 3 weeks Since it was laid, and will continue to cut weekly.
Done a few searches and general advice was to use an autumn feed so will do that mid-end of September (recommendations?). Soil quality isn't too bad and is fairly deep, but certainly wasn't prepped before this turf was laid.
Once again, really appreciative of all advice. After having a back yard for 11 years and going to a 100 sqm lawn looking forward to the challenge!
It's all down in the NPK split (spring/summer feed as well as the autumn batch).
I use Scott's Evergreen (including the autumn variety) generally but Wilko's products are pretty good too.
At the end of the day it is just chemistry be it Scott's/Wilko's or anyone else's products
The main reason why I use Scott's Evergreen is that it works really well with their own spreader.The generic spreader I had before was a struggle and couldn't quite get it spot on. This was despite the settings they had for different branded feeds.Their own spreader with their own products works great from the off and simple to set up/use.
Just be careful in dumping too much in the same area (spillages even too much overlap etc) It doesn't take a lot to burn the grass. Slightly underdoing it is much better than too much. If you do have a slight accident the grass will recover. On occasion, if I see some excess (turning round at the end) it's worth getting the hose pipe on it to spread it about as best you can. For this reason, I lift the spreader off the ground at the end of each pass before starting square on the next run. Turning tends to concentrate feed too much near the inner wheel at the turn.
It is probably this last point why I would suggest the Evergreen feed and applicator although I am sure there are plenty of good other alternatives out there.