Start with a clean slate by removing all debris, rocks and vegetation.

Remove any existing weeds. This can be done by using a Knapsack and spraying the weeds with Glyphosate (Roundup). This needs to be done at least 14 days prior to laying your new lawn.

Rotary hoe the area to a depth of 100mm.

Test your Soil pH reading A healthy, happy lawn needs a good quality soil to be able to absorb necessary nutrients for growth). A reading between 5-5-7 is great. If it too low (acidic) you will need to add lime (calcium carbonate)). You can add this to your soil and turf underlay prior to laying your lawn or you can spread evenly on top of the soil and water in well. Alkaline soils with a high Ph (8 or above) is typically clay based with its high water retention and poor drainage. Consider adding Gypsum(Sulphur) to break down the clay and adding a good quality sandy loam soil base. Always follow label instructions.

Continue to rotary hoe the soil and aim for a good depth of about 100mm. If you don’t have enough depth, you can apply a good quality sandy loam mix consisting of 80/20 sand and soil. Your soil should be about 40mm lower than pathways, driveways etc to allow the turf to finish at the height of the hard areas.

Use a rake to break it down to a finer tilth. Take extra care to ensure you have a nice even surface area for ease of mowing and an overall lovely appearance.

Your new lawn should be laid as soon as possible. Start from the longest straight edge (e.g. driveway/pathway). Roll out turf and ensure all rolls are butted up tightly together . Its best to roll out in a brick pattern to reduce the chance of water erosion. If laying on a slope, lay rolls in a horizontal direction. Once laid, please give your lawn a deep watering to ensure the roots underneath are kept very wet. Daily watering will be required for the first few weeks while the turf establishes, if laying in the hotter months, you may need to water your new lawn twice daily.

Please keep traffic to a minimum in this early stage of establishment.

One the turf is established water accordingly to the weather conditions. The best time to water is early in the morning so less water is lost by evaporation.

Its beneficial to give your lawn a less frequent and longer watering. This will allow the air down to the root system stimulating deeper root formation and thus creating a more drought resistant lawn.

Your first mow should be just a light trim and done approximately 2-3 weeks after the laying of your new lawn.

Ensure your mower is set on a higher setting as you don’t want to scalp and stress the lawn.

Once you lawn is firmly established, mow it to a desirable height and maintain at this level.

Never cut more than one third of the leaf at any given mow.

It’s a good idea to fertilise your new lawn 4-5weeks after laying.

Fertilising your lawn 3 times a year in the warmer months will keep your lawn healthy and looking great. The guide to fertilise your lawn is October/January/April.

Fertilise your lawn with a balanced plant food that contains nitrogen(N), phosphorus(P) and potassium(K).

Always follow label instructions and water in well.