Hicks Instant Turf

What's in the bag?

The hyphenated numbers on the front label of any package of fertiliser stand for the major nutrients plants need --nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P), and potassium (K). The numbers, always given in the same order, represent the percentages each of N, P, and K in the bag (by weight). Other nutrients are often found in fertiliser, but not in as large amounts as N, P, and K. The percentages of other nutrients are listed under the Guaranteed Analysis.

Nitrogen (N)

Nitrogen (N) is the main nutrient for new, green growth. Plants that are almost all leaf (such as lawn grasses) need plenty of nitrogen, so the first number is especially high in fertilisers for lawns because grass must continuously renew itself after mowing. The higher the number, the more nitrogen the fertilizer provides.

Phosphorous (P)

Phosphorous (P) promotes root development which helps strengthen plants. It also increases blooms on flowers. Lots of phosphorous is great for bulbs, perennials, and newly planted trees and shrubs. They depend on strong roots, so fertilisers meant for these plants often have high middle numbers.

Potassium (K)

Potassium (K) improves the overall health of plants. It helps them withstand very hot or cold weather and defends against diseases. Most soils already have some potassium, so the third number in the fertiliser analysis is usually smaller than the other two.

Underlay Starter Kit

'Superstart'. Starter food to feed for the first 6 weeks of the establishment period. Plus Weta-Lawn to help retain moisture around the root zone. Spread both products evenly on prepared ground and lay turf on top.

Maintenance Feeding

We recommend Baileys Brilliance Mini for Santa Anna, Kikuyu and Sir Walter Premium Lawn Turf, or Sir Walter fertilizer 4kg covers 200m2 - $22.80.

Baileys Brilliance 20kg covers 600m2 . Fertilise every 6-8 weeks, minimum 4 times a year.

Baileys can be used year round. $43.30 Home delivery $7.70 up to 20kgs and within 3 days..