Product Description

(Turf is available at King Acre Wallington only)

Rysport premium turf is grown in the fertile soils of Romney Marsh in Kent, and cultivated to perfectly complement the distinctive topsoil of Southern England.
What sets Rysport apart is not just its exceptional quality, but also the commitment to sustainability. Free from harmful plastic reinforcement, and packaged in eco-friendly pallets that are both recycled and recyclable, Rysport embodies responsible landscaping practices.

Rysport’s seed mix is selected from the Sports Turf Research Institute’s list of highly rated cultivars. They have been specially chosen for their depth of colour, luxuriant growth, resistance to disease and hard wearing  qualities.
30% Perennial Ryegrass
30% Slender Creeping Red Fescue
20% Smooth Stalked Meadow
10% Strong Creeping Red Fescue
10% Chewings Fescue

RYSPORT SPECIFICATION

STANDARD SIZE: 584mm x 1700mm (23 inches x 67 inches) – each roll will cover an area of approximately 1 square metre

ROLL THICKNESS: 10mm to 15mm

ROLL TARGET WEIGHT: 17kg

SOIL CLASSIFICATION: Medium Clay Loam

TURF LAYING GUIDE

If the ground is dry, dampen thoroughly before laying the turf and do not walk on the prepared surface. Begin laying next to a straight edge such as a path or patio. Place the rolls end to end, ensure that the turf is not stretched but butted tightly against the pieces already laid. Pieces at the end of a straight line that are too long can be cut and placed at the start of the next line. The pattern of the turf should start to look like brickwork. While laying the turf, walk on boards so that the new turf will not be damaged. When the lawn is in place, firm the new turf down by rolling it lightly or by tamping with a flat board nailed to a wooden pole. Ensure that the new lawn area is moist and watered well.

Establishing the Lawn

Final edge shaping should not be done until the lawn is established. There should be no cracks between the turves at the stage.

Do not allow the new lawn to dry out. Water in the early morning and/or the evening when necessary. Ensure that the turf and the top 25mm of soil remain moist so that the new roots will quickly grow. When the lawn is well established, do not water so often in dry weather, but encourage the grass to grow deep, strong roots. Too much water too often, will encourage shallow, weak roots and can encourage weeds, especially annual meadow grass.

First Steps in Maintenance

Once the roots have knitted into the soil and the grass is growing well, the lawn may be trimmed lightly with the mower. It should not be trimmed too short in the first season, but mowing heights will vary according to the type of turf. Most garden lawns should not be trimmed shorter than 25mm in the first season.

Please Note: Direct deliveries will include a delivery charge.