We all love fresh, green lawns, butwhen people
frequently walk across your lawn, your grass compacted. Turf pathways near
swing sets, trampolines, or even the shortcut you take to your clothesline can
start showing signs of stress.
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| Reinforced turf can withstand wear and tear |
Here's to keep your turf healthy in
high-traffic areas:
Reinforced turf survives better
Include turf reinforcement materials like grass
protection mesh and grass pavers
when installing your turf. These products provide stability and support to
grass that is frequently walked or parked on.
Keep soil aerated
Soil on high traffic areas get compacted very
quickly. This hinders the movement of water, air and nutrients to the roots.
Help your turf survive by aerating the soil. Use a pitch fork to poke holes on
the ground or rent an aerating machine that unplugs soil to add more breathing
for roots. Keeping the soil aerated also provides better water drainage
Feed your soil
Add soil conditioners like gypsum to aid
recovery to compacted lawns. Keeping a higher mowing height helps grass in
absorbing more sunlight and air and regular fertilisation and deep frequent
watering speeds the recovery process.
Shade weakens grass
Remember that lawn under shaded areas will take
longer to recover than the grass with adequate sunlight. Consider placing
outdoor furniture like swing sets, trampolines and other kids’ toys out of the
shaded grass areas.
Minimise traffic
The best way to maintain your lawn is to keep
foot traffic at its lowest. Place stone paths on walking surfaces or mulch the
area frequently walked on.
Protecting your lawn requires hard work and
financial commitment. These tips will help keep your lawn healthy all year
round.
