Preparation

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Listed below are some hints you should read before you lay your lawn.

STEP 1 - SOIL PREPARATION

Clear weeds from the area to be turfed. This can be done by using a non-selective herbicide, such as Glyphosate or Round-up. Ideally weeds should be sprayed 7-10 days before removal. If the area requires excavation, this should be done once the herbicide has taken effect.

For clay based soils, apply gypsum prior to covering with top soil or rotary hoeing.

 Adequate drainage is essential for a successful lawn.

Rotary hoe, or cover area with good quality top soil  with a composition of 70% sand  to 30% soil to a minimum of 50-100mm deep.

Rake area to a fine smooth finish. Apply Turf Launcher (available from Cobbitty Turf) to the area at a rate of 3kg/100m2 and rake through the top 30mm.

STEP 2- MEASURING AND ORDERING

With a tape, measure the area you want to put the turf on. Measure length and width in metres and multiply the two of them to find the square metre area.

STEP 3 - LAYING YOUR NEW LAWN

Begin by laying your new lawn around the outside of the area to be turfed, against pathways, garden edges, etc. forming a border. Then continue by laying across any slopes you may have, trimming excess turf at the border along the outside, with a knife or spade.

Turf should be laid in a brick pattern for a neater finish. Butt and push ends against each other tightly, without stretching. Avoid leaving gaps or overlapping. Note: on a large lawn it is best to complete small sections by rolling turf as you go, so watering your new lawn can commence.

Give your new lawn at least 25mm of water within 30 minutes of installation. Watering (depending on weather conditions) to keep soil and turf moist, until it is firmly rooted. Be sure your new lawn has enough moisture to survive hot, dry or windy periods. DO NOT LET YOUR NEW TURF DRY OUT.

Check turf by carefully lifting in areas, and checking for moisture and new roots. Once turf cannot be lifted, watering can be spaced to once or twice a week (depending on weather conditions). Caution: avoid heavy or concentrated use of your new lawn in the first few weeks after laying, allowing the roots to firmly knit with the soil. A bump free, firmly rooted surface will result.