Site preparation Wellington region for any job we do is paramount! Without the right site preparation, you won’t get the right results. We know how to contour every curve and find the right soil mix to help every blade of grass grow healthy and strong. Site preparation for your new lawns Wellington, contact Wellington Lawn Specialists.
Our Lawn Services
Site Preparation
Wellington Lawn Specialists know that excellent site preparation for any job they do do is paramount! Without the right site preparation, you will not get the best results. Wellington Lawn Specialists know how to contour every curve and find the right soil mix to help every blade of grass grow healthy and strong.
With the utmost care and expertise in site preparation, hydroseeding, rollout turf, astro turf, and erosion control, Wellington Lawn Specialists will help you achieve a stunning lawn. Whether you’re looking at a new section or upgrading your existing lawn in the Wellington region, our expert analysis will help you plan and prepare your site so that the grass of your choice will prosper. Poor soil conditions, pests and weeds won’t stand a chance.
And the result? Plush, carpet-like lawns without unplanned contours, patches, soggy spots or inconsistencies.
Whether you’re looking at a new section or upgrading your existing lawn in the Wellington region, our expert analysis will help you plan and prepare your site so that the grass of your choice will prosper. Poor soil conditions, pests and weeds won’t stand a chance.
And the result? Plush, carpet-like lawns without unplanned contours, patches, soggy spots or inconsistencies.
Ask us how we can help you to prepare your site– contact us for a free consultation today.
Hydroseeding throughout the Wellington region
Hydroseeding throughout the Wellington region, Hydroseeding by Wellington Lawn Specialists is a cost-effective way of obtaining a beautiful healthy lawn. Hydroseeding can be a cheaper alternative to instant turf or rollout lawn, but prior to hydroseeding the area still needs to be professionally prepared to ensure your lawn looks perfect and meets all your expectations. We offer digger work to do ground excavation, Levelling, Retaining walls, Drainage etc giving the complete controlled package
The correct preparation before hydroseeding your Wellington lawn is crucial. Without the right preparation before Hydroseeding, you will not get the results you are expecting. Wellington Lawn Specialists know how to contour every curve and find the right soil mix to help every blade of grass grow healthy and strong.
Whether you’re looking at a new section or upgrading your existing lawn, our expert analysis will help you plan and prepare your site so that the grass of your choice will prosper. Poor soil conditions, pests and weeds won’t stand a chance.
And the result? Plush, carpet-like lawns without unplanned contours, patches, soggy spots or inconsistencies.
Ask us how we can help you to prepare your site– contact us for a free consultation today.
Hydroseeding Procedure and Aftercare
PREPARATION
HYDROSEEDING
SUMMARY OF COMPLETE PROCEDURE
Hydroseeding: First we would prepare the site where the lawn is to be sprayed. This may entail any or all of the following:
Turf Cutting: to remove an existing lawn.
Scarifying: To break down any hard surfaces to a fine usable surface tilth.
Tilling: Cuts deep into existing soil or surface to turn it over as a small rotary hoe would do.
New Soil: Supply and installation.
Hand Roller: To compress soil to proper consistency to give a firm but not hard base.
Hydroseeding Wellington region. The areas we cover, Aro Valley, Berhampore, Breaker Bay, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Glenside, Happy Valley, Hataitai, Houghton Bay, Island Bay Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kapiti Coast, Kaiwharawhara, Karori, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Makara, Miramar, Mornington, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newlands, Newtown, Ngaio, Ngauranga, Northland, Oriental Bay, Owhiro Bay, Redwood, Rongotai, Seatoun, Shelly Bay, Tarikaka Settlement, Tawa, Te Aro, Thorndon, Upper Hutt, Vogeltown, Wadestown, Waiwhetu, Woburn, Wainuiomata, Waterloo Boulcott, Wallaceville, Waikanae, Wellington Central, Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Rollout Turf throughout the Wellington region
No longer is rollout turf confined to professional cricket pitches and golf courses. Now you can achieve the perfect finish at your home in next to no time. Leave us a blank canvas when you go to work in the morning and come home to a lawn that is a work of art.
After site preparation, you can enjoy a lush, mature lawn without having to wait for germination or worrying about the weather. That makes it ideal for winter application.
Rollout turf, Astro turf, Hydroseeding Wellington Lawn Specialists.
Ask us how we can make this work for you – contact us for a free consultation today.
Rollout Turf Aftercare / Procedure
PREPARATION
AFTERCARE TO ROLL ON TURF
SUMMARY
We at Wellington Lawn Specialists pride ourselves in doing our absolute best to help you with restoring or a complete install of a new lawn. We also offer a maintenance programs to assist in keeping lawns looking great! We have the option of either Rollout lawn, Spray on Hydroseeding Lawn or Astro Turf.
DISCLAIMER:
If you do not follow the recommendations as laid out in this document pertaining to maintenance and aftercare of your lawn to the letter, example: if you do not do the weed control, mowing etc, then we can not be held responsible and will not do any repeat work or repairs without further costs to the client.
Rollout Turf Wellington region. The areas we cover, Aro Valley, Berhampore, Breaker Bay, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Glenside, Happy Valley, Hataitai, Houghton Bay, Island Bay Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kapiti Coast, Kaiwharawhara, Karori, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Makara, Miramar, Mornington, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newlands, Newtown, Ngaio, Ngauranga, Northland, Oriental Bay, Owhiro Bay, Redwood, Rongotai, Seatoun, Shelly Bay, Tarikaka Settlement, Tawa, Te Aro, Thorndon, Upper Hutt, Vogeltown, Wadestown, Waiwhetu, Woburn, Wainuiomata, Waterloo Boulcott, Wallaceville, Waikanae, Wellington Central, Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Astro Turf Wellington Region
We only use top quality imported Sun Lawn 35mm Heatblock Turf manufactured in Australia and New Zealand.
This superior product has a very natural finish and contains green and brown colors giving it one of the best grass looks and comes with a 12 year warranty on the material. The Built in drainage holes in the backing also helps to keep the lawn healthy.
Regular brooming and blowing care keeps the pile standing up while also ensuring a longer life of the Artificial Turf or Astro Turf product. Careful installation will give you a low maintenance option for your landscaping.
Rollout turf, Astro turf, Hydroseeding Wellington Lawn Specialists.
Artificial Turf or Astro Turf Wellington region. The areas we cover, Aro Valley, Berhampore, Breaker Bay, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Glenside, Happy Valley, Hataitai, Houghton Bay, Island Bay Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kapiti Coast, Kaiwharawhara, Karori, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Makara, Miramar, Mornington, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newlands, Newtown, Ngaio, Ngauranga, Northland, Oriental Bay, Owhiro Bay, Redwood, Rongotai, Seatoun, Shelly Bay, Tarikaka Settlement, Tawa, Te Aro, Thorndon, Upper Hutt, Vogeltown, Wadestown, Waiwhetu, Woburn, Wainuiomata, Waterloo Boulcott, Wallaceville, Waikanae, Wellington Central, Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Erosion Control Wellington region
Erosion is a common problem when you live in the hills, but it doesn’t have to interfere with your plans for a perfect lawn.
We have the knowledge to help you find the best solution for your property, whether you want the support offered by hydroseeding, erosion control blankets or other innovative alternatives. Rollout turf, Astro turf, Hydroseeding Wellington Lawn Specialists.
Consult us now to find a tailored solution to suit your slope.
Erosion Control Wellington region. The areas we cover, Aro Valley, Berhampore, Breaker Bay, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Glenside, Happy Valley, Hataitai, Houghton Bay, Island Bay Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kapiti Coast, Kaiwharawhara, Karori, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Makara, Miramar, Mornington, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newlands, Newtown, Ngaio, Ngauranga, Northland, Oriental Bay, Owhiro Bay, Redwood, Rongotai, Seatoun, Shelly Bay, Tarikaka Settlement, Tawa, Te Aro, Thorndon, Upper Hutt, Vogeltown, Wadestown, Waiwhetu, Woburn, Wainuiomata, Waterloo Boulcott, Wallaceville, Waikanae, Wellington Central, Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Lawn Maintenance throughout the Wellington region
We know that when we finish a great lawn, it’s really just the beginning. Lawns require the right balance of feeding, weeding and pest control to stay in good shape.
Every living thing needs food – and your lawn is no exception. We can take the hassle out of giving your lawn what it needs by establishing a nutrition plan.
Wellington Lawn Specialists now offers a 3 monthly maintenance program which includes a broadleaf spray and a long acting fertilizer application ensuring a healthy lawn at a nominal cost. Should we find other problems arising such as grass grub or moss then they can be addressed at the same time should the client agree to the additional cost.
Pests such as black beetles and grass grubs can also be the demise of a perfect lawn. If you have problems with pests, we have the solution.
Does your lawn need our help? We can help you not only achieve the perfect lawn, but keep it healthy and pest-free. We can also set up the maintenance programme to suite your budget.
Let us know how we can help you – ask for a free consultation.
Though there are many turf pests, here’s some information on the six most relevant species in the lower North Island:
Argentine Stem Weevil (ustronofus bonariensus)
Argentine Stem Weevil (ASW) is a pest in non-endophyte turf ryegrasses throughout New Zealand.
These weevils damage ryegrass tillers by boring into stem bases, and if they reach large enough numbers they can cause significant damage to new lawns.
To identify ASW damage look for dying central leaves in tillers pull lightly and they will come straight out of the plant due to being eaten.
Damage normally occurs from late spring to early autumn new turf is more susceptible and can be confused with drought damage.
Black Beetle (heteronychus arator)
Black Beetles are a pest from the free-draining soils of the upper North Island, although they are now becoming established in the sandy soils of the Kāpiti Coast.
These beetles have a liking for summer grasses but will readily take to turf, damage is caused by Adult and Larvae alike. Adults feeding on the base and roots of plants in autumn and spring, while larvae feed on the roots from December to March and can seriously damage new turf.
PORINA (wiseana sp)
Porina moths are found throughout New Zealand and attack most grass species.
Porina commonly damage lawns from late autumn through winter. Caterpillars may grow to over 60mm in length and are a dusky grey colour with a dark brown head.
Living in tunnels they emerge at night to feed on grass. Their tunnels are covered during the day with soil castings bound with silken threads.
If lawn damage is noted and casting is also seen remove a spit of soil to a depth of 300mm and look for caterpillars from 4mm-30mm. If a lot of small caterpillars are seen your problem will get worse.
If lawns are well maintained with regular mowing (no long grass), Porina will generally not become an issue.
SLUGS (derocerus sp)
Though often not contemplated as lawn pests, eleven species of slugs are found throughout New Zealand, and can seriously effect a new lawn.
Slugs can cause problems on spring-sown lawns enjoying high humidity and moderate temperatures.
Tasmanian Grass Grub (aphodius tasmania)
Though not common in the lower North Island it is important to distinguish Tasmanian Grass Grubs from the native grass grub larvae. Tasmanian Grass Grubs have a darker head colour (black) and will not normally be found in new turf unless manure compost is used as adult beetles prefer to lay their eggs in dung.
If border gardens have a manure compost they can make their way onto lawns. A small amount of grubs can cause a lot of damage, although good lawn maintenance will again assist in their control.
There are other insect pests that affect lawns. Please let us know if you think your lawn has a pest problem and we will help you identify the right solution.
Poor lawn nutrition
Is your lawn looking tired and tatty? Poor nutrition is one of the major causes of patchy, threadbare lawns, and can easily go unrecognised.
We can offer fertilisers that bring your lawn back to life, just let us know and we will check if this is the problem.
Chemical treatments, fertilisers and insecticides are available for these conditions and pests, but it is important to take the right approach. If you think your lawn is suffering, please ask us for professional advice before treatment.
Lawn care calendar
Jan-March: Stress period for lawns. Use a seaweed based fertiliser. Keep watered
April-July: Apply broadleaf spray and lime
August-Nov: Apply urea, nitrogen based fertiliser, broadleaf spray, fertiliser for moss, iron sulphate, sulphate of ammonia
December: Spray Onehunga weed (prickle weed) before flowering. Keep lawn watered.
TESTIMONIALS
Wellington Lawns gave us the best quote compared to several others in Wellington. The work was damn good and the instant lawns got installed straight away. They turned up on time when they promised and did some extra bits too, free of cost. In summary, they did such an awesome job for very little cost-wise. Very happy to recommend Wellington Lawns to anyone who wants a decent installed lawn done for a very reasonable price. Don’t spend time taking heaps of quotes as I did, just call Wellington Lawns.
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We offer Lawn Services in the greater Wellington region, Site Preparation, Rollout Turf, Hydroseeding, Astro Turf, Erosion Control, Lawn Maintenance. The areas we cover, Aro Valley, Berhampore, Breaker Bay, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Glenside, Happy Valley, Hataitai, Houghton Bay, Island Bay Johnsonville, Kapiti, Kaiwharawhara, Karori, Kelburn, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay, Makara, Miramar, Mornington, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newlands, Newtown, Ngaio, Ngauranga, Northland, Oriental Bay, Owhiro Bay, Redwood, Rongotai, Seatoun, Shelly Bay, Tarikaka Settlement, Tawa, Te Aro, Thorndon, Upper Hutt, Vogeltown, Wadestown,Waiwhetu, Woburn, Wainuiomata, Waterloo Boulcott, Wallaceville, Waikanae, Wellington Central, Kapiti and Horowhenua.