Laying Turf
Always try to clear away all weeds and rocks from where you intend to lay the turf and allow 100mm of depth for soil under the grass.
This results in a very strong growth foundation for the grass to cement its roots.
The type of soil used for under the grass should be a proper turf soil.
This soil is often mixed with fertilizers to help aid the grass in establishing over the first few weeks of growing.
It is also possible to throw handfuls of chicken or goat manure pellets across the surface of the soil before laying the turf.
Keep the soil level under the expected level of the grass by 15mm to 40mm depending on the type of grass you have purchased for your lawn.
Couch lawns will need a smaller depth to reach their final growing heights than say a Buffalo or Sir Walter type of grass.
Use a stiff timber board or aluminium level such as a cementing level to flatten out the surface of the soil before laying the grass.
Always walk around and check the levels and slopes of the soil as this will give you some idea as to how well your lawn will drain away excess water after the lawn has become established.
When making a decision on the type of grass you are going to lay, think about the drought resistance of the grass, the ability to fight against invading weeds, water and shade tolerance as well as the initial cost of the lawn.
These should all be factors in your decision.
After laying the turf, you should water in the grass.
Most councils and local authorities will have laws permitting you to water new turf everyday for a couple of weeks, even in a drought, which should be long enough for the grass to become established.
Then depending on the type of turf, you may need to water your lawn every week over hot summer months.
It is also a good idea to treat your lawn to some fertilizing once a year, just before the rainy season, to help the turf to maintain its health and strength.
This results in a very strong growth foundation for the grass to cement its roots.
The type of soil used for under the grass should be a proper turf soil.
This soil is often mixed with fertilizers to help aid the grass in establishing over the first few weeks of growing.
It is also possible to throw handfuls of chicken or goat manure pellets across the surface of the soil before laying the turf.
Keep the soil level under the expected level of the grass by 15mm to 40mm depending on the type of grass you have purchased for your lawn.
Couch lawns will need a smaller depth to reach their final growing heights than say a Buffalo or Sir Walter type of grass.
Use a stiff timber board or aluminium level such as a cementing level to flatten out the surface of the soil before laying the grass.
Always walk around and check the levels and slopes of the soil as this will give you some idea as to how well your lawn will drain away excess water after the lawn has become established.
When making a decision on the type of grass you are going to lay, think about the drought resistance of the grass, the ability to fight against invading weeds, water and shade tolerance as well as the initial cost of the lawn.
These should all be factors in your decision.
After laying the turf, you should water in the grass.
Most councils and local authorities will have laws permitting you to water new turf everyday for a couple of weeks, even in a drought, which should be long enough for the grass to become established.
Then depending on the type of turf, you may need to water your lawn every week over hot summer months.
It is also a good idea to treat your lawn to some fertilizing once a year, just before the rainy season, to help the turf to maintain its health and strength.