Lawn Turf Installers Who Lay It Right

North Richmond sits on the rise across the river from Richmond, and many of its yards fall away towards the street or the back fence. Further north, Glossodia has semi-rural blocks with bushland edges and soil that can range from sandy patches to firm clay within the same yard. In both places, a lawn that is laid carelessly on uneven ground quickly shows dips, dry seams and spots where rain runs straight off.

Our installers start by checking levels and soil, because a smooth lawn depends on a smooth base. They then lay fresh-cut turf from our Windsor paddocks in a staggered pattern, press each join closed and trim around paths, beds and edges so nothing is left exposed. Before they leave, the lawn is watered in thoroughly and you get a simple routine to follow for the weeks ahead. To see the wider service behind our crews, visit our turf installation company page.

Slope is the first thing our installers look at in North Richmond. On a falling yard, water rushes downhill and takes loose soil with it, so the base has to be firm and the turf laid across the slope with tight joins. Gaps on a slope widen as the soil moves, which leads to dry, brown lines.

Old lawns are the second issue. Many established homes have patchy grass with humps, hollows and old garden edges hidden underneath. If new turf goes straight over the top, every bump shows through. We clear and level first so the new lawn sits flat.

Thirdly, some yards have soil compacted by years of foot traffic, cars or building work. Compacted soil sheds water and resists roots. Loosening it and adding underlay soil gives fresh turf a soft bed to grow into, which is why our installers never skip the base, even on small yards.

Freshly cut turf has a limited window. It should be laid on the day it arrives, especially in hot weather, because rolled turf cannot feed itself properly. Every hour on the pallet adds stress, which is why our installers start laying as soon as the turf is unloaded.

Handling is physical work. Fresh turf typically weighs around 15 to 25 kg per square metre, depending on moisture, so a team that moves it quickly and carefully protects the roots and soil attached to each roll.

Once it is down, fresh turf usually starts rooting within about two weeks in warm weather. Tight joins and good soil contact help that happen evenly across the whole lawn, and regular watering for the first few weeks keeps the roots moving down.

Glossodia blocks tend to be larger and less manicured than town yards, and the soil can change from one side of the house to the other. Sandy patches drain fast and dry out quickly, while clay sections hold water and can turn hard in summer. Our installers adjust the base work for each section so the whole lawn roots at the same pace.

Bushland edges and big trees bring shade and leaf litter. Matilda and Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo thrive with as little as 3 to 4 hours of direct sun, and Shademaster is up to 85% shade tolerant, so they suit lawns that sit near tree lines. Sunny, open areas used by dogs or vehicles may be better with hardy Kikuyu.

Watering is the other consideration. New turf needs regular watering for the first few weeks, so we help you plan a routine that suits your property before laying day.