Home Lawns and Landscaping

Please contact your local Legend supplier about their installation service or you may choose to do-it-yourself:

Site Preparation

• Rotary hoe or spread top soil to a depth of 100-150mm
• Remove stones and lumps of organic matter
• Level to pathways and rake an even surface
• Spread lawn starter fertiliser at 5kg per 100 square metres
  (add lime if your soil is acidic)
• Lightly roll or water the area into a firm surface

Installation

• Lightly water prepared area
• Roll out your Legend in a brick work pattern
• Push individual strips together firmly – do not stretch
• Cut turf with a sharp knife around plants and paths
• Water immediately to saturate the grass mat and wet underneath soil

Establishment

• Watering: Water your Legend during installation and then up to 4 times a day for the first 2 weeks. Gradually reduce frequency as the roots establish
• Mowing – First mowing at 2-3 weeks after laying with mower on the highest setting
• Fertilising – Fertilise 4 weeks after laying with a complete lawn food (22:5:8 or similar) at 3-4 kg per 100 square metres