Establishing a new lawn
Well-done groundwork decides whether your lawn will be even and green years from now, or mossy and bumpy. This guide goes through the whole process, from preparing the soil to the first mowing.
You will need
- A lawn seed mix or ready-made turf
- Lawn soil if needed
- A rake, a spade and a roller or a board for levelling
- Watering equipment
- Basic lawn fertiliser
Steps
Choose the timing
The best time to sow a lawn in Finland is from late May to June or in August, when the soil is warm and there is enough rain. A late autumn sowing does not have time to establish before winter.
Remove the old vegetation
Make a proper growing bed
Level and firm
Choose a seed mix
Sow evenly
Keep the soil moist
Mow for the first time
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