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new lawn - small area

FoxosimoFoxosimo Posts: 48
in Problem solving
Hi I laid this turf about 4-5 weeks ago when we still had very hot weather. I think it's safe to say it's taken well but now I'm wondering about cutting it. As the weather is cold and wet mostly will it take the weight of a lawnmower and/or is there a better way to cut it etc? I'm trying to avoid damaging it/putting divots in it or making it unlevel but I guess lawns are fairly robust.

Thanks

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    I'd say you should cut it. Set high as it's quite long. 
    You have to cut it sooner or later,and , IMHO , if you leave it much longer, it's going to " go over" and start to spoil.
    Devon.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I'd agree. Just set the mower at a good height, so that you're not taking too much off it at first.
    Looks nice and healthy anyway, but you might want to make a neat, defined edge where it meets the hedge. The hedge will encroach a bit, and the grass nearest it will suffer. It also makes it easier to cut and maintain the grass edge. Doesn't need to be a physical barrier- just cut a sharp edge with an edging spade if you have one. 
    That could wait till next year though  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Agreed.  :)

    And yes ... make a clear edge giving room to feed and mulch your hedge  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • glasgowdanglasgowdan Posts: 632
    I would probably just strim the few inches under the hedge and leave it the way it is. Set the mower to it's highest setting (a domestic machine won't have a very high top height anyway). 

    An edge under a hedge does look smart though :) 
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Ahh - you can't beat a nice straight edge , Dan  ;)
    It's easier to access and maintain the hedge too, as Dove said, especially if it's a bit of grass that's in full view, as opposed to a rougher, wilder section of the garden. 
    Sorry if I've made that assumption and it's wrong, Foxosimo   :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • FoxosimoFoxosimo Posts: 48
    Thanks everyone. Gave it a quick trim for now and will add the edge in spring - looks much better with one. This was spare turf to cover a newly built patio area so low maintenance is the idea for the moment.
  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    I looked after my neice's guinea pigs for a couple of weeks and they did a lovely job of mowing and fertilising the lawn. They'd have sorted that patch in no time for you.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
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