A Turf Laying Company That Grows Its Own Grass

Kurrajong and Agnes Banks sit at opposite edges of the Hawkesbury, and they ask very different things of a new lawn. Kurrajong properties climb into the foothills, with sloping yards, winding driveways and gardens framed by established trees. Agnes Banks, down on the Nepean side, is known for light sandy ground and wide, open blocks. A company that only sells turf, or only lays it, rarely has the full picture for either setting.

We look at both sides of the job. Before quoting, we consider how the turf will be delivered and carried to the lawn area, what the soil needs, and which variety from our paddocks will cope with the slope, sun or sand. Then our team prepares the ground, lays the turf on the day it arrives and leaves you with a watering plan. You can read more about how our crews work on our turf laying page, or call us to talk through your property.

Hillside blocks are among the trickiest lawns to establish, and many Kurrajong homes have at least one sloping section. When heavy rain falls on bare or freshly prepared soil, water runs straight downhill and can carry topsoil with it. Turf laid on a slope needs to go down quickly after preparation and be pressed firmly into the soil so it holds its place while the roots grip.

Access is the second issue. Long, steep or gravel driveways can make it hard to place pallets close to the lawn, which means more carrying by hand. Since fresh turf typically weighs around 15 to 25 kg per square metre, moving it uphill takes planning and labour, and it all needs to be laid on the day it arrives.

Shade is the third. Tall trees around many foothill gardens limit sunlight, and sun-loving grasses thin out underneath them. Matilda and Sir Walter need as little as 3 to 4 hours of direct sun to thrive, while Shademaster is up to 85% shade tolerant.

When the business laying your lawn also grows it, several practical advantages follow. Everything we sell comes from our own paddocks on the Cornwallis Flats beside the Hawkesbury River, with no resellers or stockpiles, so the turf’s history is known from planting to harvest. The rich alluvial soil there grows dense turf with strong roots.

Because we cut to order, harvest can be timed around the installation instead of the other way round. That matters because fresh turf should be laid on the day it arrives, especially in hot weather. We also know how long each paddock takes to come back after cutting, typically around 10 to 18 months, which helps us plan supply for larger projects. For builders and developers, harvests can be staged across multi-month builds so each stage gets freshly cut turf.

Sandy soil drains beautifully, but it holds very little water or nutrient, and that changes how a new lawn should be laid. On Agnes Banks blocks, turf placed straight onto loose sand can dry from underneath within a day in warm, windy weather. A layer of good underlay soil gives the roots something to hold moisture and helps the rolls knit together more evenly.

Wide, open properties bring their own considerations. Full sun and exposure to wind mean the first few weeks of watering are critical, and Kikuyu, a hardy full-sun grass that repairs quickly, is often a sensible choice for large areas. Where a property has a paddock-sized lawn, an arena surround or acreage, Maxi Turf can cover the ground in 1.2 m by 12 m rolls laid by machine, giving fewer joins and faster establishment, provided there is easy machine access.

We will help you decide whether standard rolls or Maxi Turf suits your block, and what base preparation the sand needs.