Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to establish a planted area
- Prepare the planting area
- Determine layout of services before undertaking earthworks
- Control existing weeds
- Check soil for moisture, tilth, compactness, depth and organic matter
- Apply soil additives as instructed
- Rake the surface evenly to achieve a consistent surface and level as required
- Water the planting site
- Remove and disposed of debris and rubbish
- Inspect turf plant material before planting and discard material with defects
- Ensure seed is evenly distributed over the whole planting area with no overlap or areas missed
- Rake surface evenly and water thoroughly
- Position sods and roll evenly onto a moist surface
- Water newly laid turf thoroughly to encourage establishment
- Provide post-planting care
- Protect the site from animals, pedestrian and vehicular traffic
- Roll the site evenly and efficiently with no disturbance
- Mow turf according to a specified pattern and height
- Apply top dressing evenly to the required depth over the whole area and is work or rub into the surface
- Water dry or under-watered plants
- Check watering patterns for dry spots
- Complete establishment of the planted area