Turf Supply and Delivery for DIY Lawns and Trade Crews

Agnes Banks and Wisemans Ferry sit at opposite ends of the Hawkesbury, and the properties in each ask different things of a lawn. Around Agnes Banks, many blocks are larger rural-residential lots with light, sandy ground that drains fast and dries out quickly in summer. Out towards Wisemans Ferry, homes are spread along the river with longer drives in and out, so a delivery needs to be planned rather than squeezed in. In both places, turf that has been cut days earlier and left on a pallet simply does not cope well with the trip or the heat.

That is why we keep supply and delivery in one set of hands. We help you choose a variety for your sun and soil, cut it as close as possible to dispatch, and book a delivery day that suits your preparation. DIYers get clear laying tips, and trade crews get pallets placed where they are most useful. Browse the turf varieties we grow and pick the one that suits your yard before you book.

Much of the ground around Agnes Banks is sandy, and sand behaves very differently from the heavy clay found in other parts of the Hawkesbury. Water runs straight through it, so fresh turf laid on a hot afternoon can dry out underneath within hours if it is not watered in straight away. That makes the timing between harvest, delivery and laying more important than usual.

Sandy blocks also tend to lose nutrients quickly, which means a quality underlay soil spread before delivery gives young roots something to hold onto. Many of these properties have large open areas too, and large areas take longer to lay, so the last rolls on the pallet are waiting in the sun while the first ones go down.

We suggest booking delivery for a morning when you are ready to lay straight away, having the hose or sprinklers set up beforehand, and splitting very large areas over two delivery days if your crew cannot finish in one session. Fresh turf should go down on the day it arrives, especially when the weather is warm.

Fresh turf is heavier than most people expect. Depending on how much moisture it holds, it typically weighs around 15 to 25 kg per square metre, so a single pallet is a serious load. That is worth keeping in mind if you plan to collect from the farm with your own trailer, or if the delivery spot is a long walk from where the lawn is going.

Once cut, turf is still alive but cannot feed itself properly while it is rolled up, so it should be laid on the day it arrives, particularly in hot weather. In warm conditions, fresh turf usually starts rooting within about two weeks, provided it is watered regularly for the first few weeks. Before delivery day, loosen any compacted soil, spread underlay and level the area so the rolls sit flat with good soil contact.

Properties towards Wisemans Ferry are some of the furthest from our farm within the Hawkesbury, and that distance changes how an order is planned. A longer trip means the delivery window matters, so we schedule these runs carefully and cut the turf as close to departure as we can. Delivery distance from Windsor is also one of the factors that shapes your price, so it is worth asking for a quote that includes it.

Many riverside homes have long gravel driveways, gates, slopes down towards the water or limited turning room near the house. These details decide where a pallet can be unloaded and how far rolls need to be carried by hand. Steep river banks also need a variety with a strong root system to hold the soil once it establishes.

Before you book, tell us what the access is like and send a photo if it helps. We will work out the best drop point, and if the site is tricky, a supply-and-lay quote from our own team may save you a lot of carrying.