Water

Water well while the turf establishes itself. Lift a corner of the turf to check that the growing medium beneath the turf is also damp.

Future water requirements will be dependent on substrate type and depth. Watering the turf during the summer months and dry spells will prolong the flowering period. A leaky pipe irrigation system installed beneath the turf is the ideal way to cover all eventualities.

Cutting

- One cut per year is required in late summer/autumn – strim, mow or cut with shears to a height of 2-3 inches (50-75mm). Rake up and remove cut material and ensure that no decaying material is left on the turf as this will suppress future growth and prevent germination of new seeds. An open sward over the winter ensures healthy, disease free plants which can benefit from what light is available to them during these months. As the spring approaches the wildflowers and grasses are in the perfect position to develop flowers and seed heads quickly to repeat their life cycle.

Fertiliser

- There is minimal requirement for fertiliser. An occasional dressing may be required with certain types of substrate/growing medium. Please contact us for more information and advice.

Once the turf has flowered and set seed the roof becomes self sustaining. New seeds will drop after flowering and these will germinate to provide flowers for the following season.

Safety Note:

Working at height on a roof is hazardous. Extreme care must be taken when carrying out any work and it is essential that it is safe to carry out the work. Do not work alone. Emergency procedures must be put in place prior to carrying out any work whatever and whoever it involves in case there is an accident.

Business users and contractors must undertake full risk assessments where appropriate prior to carrying out operations and abide by the relevant Health & Safety regulations relating to the tasks being carried out. Please refer to the Health & Safety Executive website for further information. If in doubt, do not proceed with the work but seek further advice.