Transform your backyard into a lush, green oasis with instant lawn! After you’ve completed your site preparation, it’s time to lay your lawn. Laying turf requires minimal equipment, however you will need the following:
Add starter fertiliser to your area, raking & watering it in lightly. Ensure your site is level and prepared to lay. Read our site preparation guide for a full guide.
Begin by laying turf slabs along a straight edge such as a driveway, path or fence as soon as it arrives. The rows of turf should be staggered like a brick pattern, ensuring all edges are neatly tucked in and there is no overlapping. Start on the furthest area and work your way backwards to avoid walking over the newly laid turf.
If you’re laying on a slope, it’s best to lay slabs across the slope rather than down, you may need to hold your turf in place with a stake until there is enough root structure to hold the turf in place.
Use a sharp knife or a shovel to shape around odd shapes, garden beds or trees.
It is crucial to water your turf immediately after installing. During hot weather or when installing larger quantities, begin watering once you have laid half or a small section.
Turf slabs must be kept damp until the roots have established. Water 2-4 times per day for 5-10 minutes to keep them moist until established.
If you have sub surface irrigation, you must water from above until the roots have established. All lawn purchases are supplied with a specialised watering & maintenance schedule for your variety. Read our watering guide to discover more.
After laying your turf, smooth out any air pockets by giving your turf a light roll with a water filled roller. This will ensure good contact between the roots of the turf and soil, encouraging faster establishment.
Note: Sunnyside turf varieties are harvested in slabs, therefore top-dressing is not necessary –reducing the cost of your project and giving you a picture perfect lawn in an instant.
Enjoy your new lawn! Our team love seeing the final projects, feel free to send through your photos or review.
We have a specialised customer care team available to answer any lawn care questions or concerns you may have. Feel free to contact us by phone or email if you have any queries.
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