Before planting, soil should be moistened to a depth of 15cm. The area of land where grass is to be planted should be dug to a level of 12-15cm and levelled carefully. Once grass has been laid, it becomes difficult to correct irregularities in the levels of the area.
For optimal results, instant lawns should be planted within 12 hours of delivery and not left to stand in full sun for long periods before planting. When planting, try not to leave any gaps between the turves, but if they do occur, they can be filled with topsoil and lightly firmed.
It is essential that newly planted instant lawn be watered immediately in order to establish the grass. During the summer months Kikuyu needs to be watered twice daily in order to ensure grass establishes well. In winter months, grass can be watered once daily.
Grasses that grow well in warm conditions should be fertilized in the Spring and Summer months. Kikuyu does best when fertilized little but frequently, however soil condition needs to be taken into account, more porous sandy soils need to be fertilized more regularly.