The best varieties are valued for their ability to form a lush, hard-wearing, high-quality turf when managed correctly. Their slow growth reduces the need for mowing and their nitrogen requirement is lower than that of green couch.
- Water early in the day to prevent fungal diseases
- Dethatch your lawn
- Apply pre emergent herbicides if you have an annual problem with weeds
- Deep watering to promote deeper root system
- Good maintenance of your lawn mower – keep blades sharp