Sir Walter Turf Delivery Straight from Our Paddocks

North Richmond and Glossodia are close to our farm, but the properties are very different to deliver to. North Richmond has suburban streets, newer housing and sloping driveways, where the main questions are where a pallet can sit and how far the rolls need to be carried. Glossodia leans towards larger rural-residential blocks with long gravel drives, gates and paddock-style yards, where the challenge is getting the load close to the lawn without bogging a truck or damaging the drive.

We plan each delivery around the property, not just the postcode. When you book, we ask about the driveway surface, gate widths, slopes and the best drop spot, then cut your Sir Walter for the day you will lay it. Delivery runs Monday to Saturday, with pallets for bigger orders. If you prefer, our own team can lay the turf once it arrives. Find out more about our Sir Walter turf supply and how it is grown on the farm.

Many Glossodia properties sit well back from the road, reached by long gravel or dirt driveways. After rain, these can turn soft, and a heavy delivery vehicle may struggle to get close to the house. A pallet left at the front gate is not much help when the lawn is a hundred metres away, especially when fresh turf weighs around 15 to 25 kg per square metre.

Gates and fencing can cause problems too. Narrow farm gates, cattle grids and low branches over the drive all affect how close a truck can safely reach. Some yards are also surrounded by garden beds or septic areas that should not be driven over.

Tell us about these details when you book. If the weather turns wet, we can talk through a different drop point or date. Having a wheelbarrow, trolley or a couple of helpers ready also makes moving the rolls far easier on larger blocks.

Turf is heavy, alive and time-sensitive, and a few facts help you get ready. Fresh turf weighs around 15 to 25 kg per square metre depending on moisture, so even a small pallet carries a serious load. Plan how you will move the rolls before the delivery day.

Once cut, rolled turf can’t feed itself properly, which is why it should be laid on the day it arrives, especially in hot weather. That is also why we harvest to order rather than holding stock. Have the ground loosened, topped with underlay soil and levelled before delivery so you can start straight away. After laying, water thoroughly and keep the turf moist for the first few weeks. In warm conditions, expect it to start rooting within about two weeks.

Many North Richmond homes sit on sloping land, with steep driveways and front yards that fall towards the street. A loaded pallet on a steep driveway is awkward to unpack and can make the rolls hard to handle, while leaving turf on the footpath can block pedestrians and is best avoided.

The ideal drop spot is as flat as possible, close to the lawn area and, in summer, out of the hottest afternoon sun. A level section of driveway, a carport or a garage apron often works well. If the lawn is in a backyard reached by a narrow side path or steps, allow time and helpers to carry the rolls through, or ask about our laying service so our team handles the carrying.

New estate homes bring another consideration, as fresh concrete driveways and landscaping may not be ready for heavy loads. Let us know about anything recently poured or planted.