Which grass is the most shade tolerant?
What is the size of a roll of turf?
Can I lay turf any time of the year?
How soon should I lay my grass once it is delivered?
Is it better to water my lawn in the morning or night?
How much water should I use on my new lawn?
How often should I fertilise my lawn?
What time of the day is it best to fertilise?
How can I test to see if my lawn has Army worm?
How do I get rid of army worm?
Q: Which grass is the most shade tolerant?
A: Sir Walter Premium Lawn turf has the best shade tolerance followed closely by Palmetto soft leaf buffalo-like all living things both Sir Walter and Palmetto need some sun to survive; we recommend 3-4hrs of sun per day for each of them. Should you have an area in which even the most shade tolerant turfs won’t grow you may want to consider Lady Jane Synthetic grass as an option.
Q: What is the size of a roll of turf?
A: The rolls of turf are 450mm wide by 2.200 metres long which is the equivalent of 1 square metre.
Q: Can I lay turf any time of the year?
A: Certain varieties of turf are able to be laid throughout the entire year. Our Sir Walter Premium Lawn Turf, Palmetto Soft Leaf Buffalo, Kikuyu and Couch varieties can be laid all year round. During the cooler months we advise against laying Empire Turf and Standard Soft Leaf Buffalo commonly known as Shade master.
Q: How soon should I lay my grass once it is delivered?
A: We recommend that you lay your new lawn as soon as possible on the day it is delivered particularly in the warmer months and water as soon as it is laid. If some yellowing occurs before it is laid this will grow out over a period of time.
Q: Is it better to water my lawn in the morning or night?
A: Early in the morning when the temperature is cooler is preferably the better time to water as there is less water evaporation.
Q: How much water should I use on my new lawn?
A: Give your new lawn at least 25mm of water within 30 minutes of installation. Water daily,
(Depending on weather conditions) keeping turf moist, until it is firmly rooted. Be sure your new lawn has enough moisture to endure hot, dry windy periods. Check turf daily by carefully lifting small areas and checking for moisture and signs of new roots. Once turf cannot be lifted, watering can be reduced to once or twice a week (depending on weather conditions).
Q: How often should I fertilise my lawn?
A: Fertilising is usually required once in early spring ( September – October) using a general lawn fertiliser eg: Shirley’s 17 or Green Life turfs specially blended premium Sir Walter fertiliser which is suitable for all types of lawn and once in late Autumn ( April – May) using a good organic fertiliser eg: Dynamic Lifter’s Lawn Lifter available at your local nursery. Another application of fertiliser may be beneficial around December if turf colour is not what you desire although; care should be taken around this time as high humidity can encourage fungus.
Q: What time of the day is it best to fertilise?
A: Avoid fertilising in the morning, as dew on the leaves may cause the fertiliser to stick to them and later burn them as the day heats up. Evenly spread the fertiliser over the lawn and water in immediately to avoid any leaf burn. This should be followed by a regular watering.
Q: How can I test to see if my lawn has Army worm?
A: Mix up a bucket of soapy water, At dusk pour over the affected area and areas close by, cover with a hessian bag or dense piece of carpet etc. and leave overnight and inspect areas in the early morning, if there are any army worm they usually come to the surface.
Q: How do I get rid of army worm?
A: Spray the whole lawn with a lawn grub killer and then spray again in 5-7 days. When you are sure there is no evidence of Army worm, we recommend an application of a high nitrogen fertiliser which should help to promote a quick recovery.
