Establishing New Grass
A firm, level and fine seed bed should be prepared prior to sowing. The seed should be sown, usually by broadcasting, lightly incorporated into the soil by raking and then rolled. Once the seeds have germinated the grass should be allowed to grow to two inches before mowing off the top half inch. This height can be maintained or can be reduced to around three quarters of an inch.

Should your turf develop bare patches or be damaged re-sow 70 grams of seed per square metre, lightly rake and water if necessary. Once fully established it is recommended to apply a spring and autumn application of fertiliser containing nitrogen, phosphate and potash (also known as N, P and K).

When to Sow
Timing of sowing is weather dependant. Soil temperatures need to be above 6C. This is usually achieved by late March and sowings take place after this until early October.

Sports Area Dimensions
A rough guide to the area required for sports is as follows: