Having a beautiful garden is a priority for many homeowners. In fact, 82 percent of millennials say that a lawn is important to them when they are buying a home. The problem is that many people do not know how to take care of a new lawn. 

Do you want to learn more about looking after your new grass after laying the turf, when to cut new grass seed and how to keep your lawn healthy with normal wear and tear? Keep reading these steps for how to look after newly laid grass and for other lawn care tips.  

Remove Weeds, Thatch, and Moss Regularly

Your lawn needs regular care and attention. One of the first things you need to do to keep your garden looking great is to regularly remove the weeds, thatch, moss, and other pesky plants that grow on your lawn and prevent your grass blades from growing properly. 

When this weed starts to grow, it can prevent your grass from growing properly because they block the air and nutrients from your grass' roots. To remove your weeds, you want to make sure you remove the entire weed, including the roots. It is vital that you remove these weeds in the weeks after laying to allow your grass to grow. 

You may want to avoid using a weed killer, as this may kill your grass as well. If you want to use weed killer, make sure it is a low toxicity option. 

While thatch is not a weed, it can still damage your grass. Essentially, thatch is dead leaves, grass, and other organic material that blocks your grass. To give you grass access to water and nutrients, you can try raking your grass to remove this buildup. 

Aerate Your Soil

When your ground is compacted, whether from heavy traffic or other causes, it can keep your grass from growing properly.

Aerating your soil beneath your grass is a great way to allow your water, nutrients, and even air to reach the roots of your grass. Essentially, aeration is the process of cutting small holes in your soil. 

Aeration will keep your soil from compacting and it can even use your fertilizer more efficiently. While you can aerate your grass on your own with a spading fork, you can also hire a company to come and aerate for you. 

When you are aerating your lawn on your own, you can simply push a pronged garden tool into the ground and rock it back and forth. By opening up the soil, your roots can breathe easier. This only needs to be done every few years, but it can tremendously improve your lawn. 

Aerating your lawn is especially important if you are laying a lawn from turf. When you aerate your soil in your pre turfing phase, it will provide more nutrients and air to your newly laid turf and will improve the health of 

Feed Your Grass

Next, you want to focus on feeding your grass and giving it enough nutrients. You only need to fertilize your lawn about twice a year. Before you fertilize, make sure you water your lawn a few days before you put fertilizer on your grass.

Watering your new lawn will make sure your soil is ready for fertilizer and will make the treatment more effective. 

You also need to make sure you get a fertilizer spreader. These are tools that help you spread fertilizer and will prevent you from over-fertilizing any sections of grass. 

By fertilizing your lawn and giving it the nutrients it needs, it will grow thicker and healthier. 

Water Your Lawn

Not only does your grass need the proper nutrients, but it also needs to be regularly watered. Water keeps your grass hydrated and prevents it from dying in dry weather. 

Just like any plan, your grass will have a different watering schedule based on the soil you use, the weather, and more. By researching your specific species of grass plant, you will know how much water it needs. 

It is vital that you don't overwater or underwater your lawn. With too little water, your grass will die and dry out. With too much water, you can suffocate your grass. 

If you have just recently planted your lawn, you should water it every day to keep the soil moist and to protect your new seed mixtures. 

Mow Your Lawn Frequently

When you start mowing your lawn regularly, it is a great way to keep your yard looking nice and it helps create a healthier lawn. In the spring summer months when your grass is growing faster, it is best to cut your grass at least once a week. In other seasons, you can slow this down to once every two weeks. 

One way that you can tell if your lawn is ready to start mowing is with a tug test. Simply grab a handful of grass and tug on it. If the soil doesn't move, it means that the roots are strong enough and the grass is ready to be mowed. 

When you mow your grass regularly, it actually helps the roots of your grass spread out and fill in your lawn. However, to keep your grass looking great, you want to make sure your mower has sharp mower blades. You also want to consider your lawn mowing height, so you don't cut your grass too short. 

Mowing your lawn can also help you prevent weeds and pests from taking over your grass! 

Fill Bare Patches

Finally, you should consistently fill in the bare patches of your lawn. Whether these patches are caused by pests, overwatering, or even compacted soil, you can easily fill them in to make your lawn more aesthetically pleasing. 

There are a few ways you can fill in these patches. First, you can get grass seed mix and sprinkle it over your freshly raked soil. By watering and taking care of your new seeds, they will gradually thicken and fill in the gaps in your grass. 

If you don't want to wait for the lawns seeding to grow, you can cut a section of sod or turf to the size of your patch and fit it in the gaps!

Get Help Looking After Your New Lawn With Professional Products

Looking after your lawn for the first time can seem overwhelming when you don't know what to do. When you follow each of these tips after laying the turf or seeding your grass, you are sure to have a healthy and beautiful lawn! If you want help looking after your new lawn, Grass Science Seeds can help! We are a UK seed supplier and can help you with your lawn and landscaping needs. 

Contact our team today to learn more about our grass seed products and to see how they can help your new lawn thrive after you laid your turf!