Eliet E 501, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Any necessary replacement and/or repair works must be undertaken immediately. Ask your au-
thorised ELIET dealer for all repairs. (find an authorised ELIET dealer near you at
www.eliet.eu )
9.9. Lawn treatment after dethatching
After dethatching, it is essential to thoroughly remove the raked moss to avoid it from reatta-
ching to the soil.
• Overseeding: To thicken up the lawn after dethatching, new grass must be sown in the open
spaces. Working the seed into the soil is preferable to sowing on top of the existing grass. This
allows faster germination of the seed and quicker thickening of the lawn. Watering the lawn at
regular intervals is required. The overseeder from ELIET’s product range is ideal for renovating
your lawn.
• Fertilising: To help recovery of the existing lawn, a balanced fertilising treatment is recom-
mended. This also stimulates growth of the sown grass. The choice of fertiliser depends on the
soil, acidity and type of grass. Ask advice from a supplier of fertilising products.
• Aeration: The soil under the lawn has often been compressed from walking or driving on it. The
grass does not get enough air as a result. This also prevents easy drainage of rain water and
fertilisers. These are some of the causes of slow growth of the grass and increased growth of
surface parasites, such as moss. Opening up the soil requires aeration at a deeper level.
• Sanding: Sanding the lawn can help provide air to the top layer. Sanding can best be done after
dethatching or aeration. Sharp sand is the best choice.
• Irrigation: To protect itself from drought, grass will slow down its own growth during conti-
nuous sunny weather and high temperatures. Regular watering is recommended if a period of
drought starts after dethatching. A humid soil below the grass is crucial for the absorption of
fertilisers, continued growth and recovery of the lawn.