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Spray all weeds at least 2 weeks prior to laying new turf, spray with Roundup or equivalent herbicide. Most people will just do the basics when it come to soil preparation even though this is the most important aspect of preparing a site for new turf. If your soil is hard and compact, rotary hoe the area to a depth of 10 to 15cm. Incorporate a good quality turf underlay, (sand - soil - manure mix) adjust soil levels so the soil is around 50mm below any footpaths, driveways and kerbside gutters. Remove any large particles stones etc, smooth the area to be turfed. This is very important, the better you do this the better your new turf will establish and eliminate the need for top soil later. If you choose not to incorporate any Turf underlay in your preparation, you can add a starter Fertilizer or Dynamic Lifter to the soil prior to laying the Turf.
Although this would seem like a straightforward process there are some things you need to know to get the best results. First thing to consider is your sprinkler system working, please make sure it is working 100% prior to ordering your turf. You dont want to get stuck with turf on pallets for days while waiting for the shop to open because you need some parts for repairs. Ok so you have taken delivery of your fresh new Turf remember it is a plant, your new turf will want to be on the ground and watered as quickly as possible.
If your area is level (FLAT - NO SLOPE) then you can proceed to lay your turf in a brick pattern. It is advised to lay turf around the perimeter first and then inside the perimeter in a brick pattern.
If your area is on a slope, then the procedure is the same as above, but always lay your turf in the OPPOSITE direction to the slope. WHY? Because this will help to hold the water back, helping it soak through to the soil and prevent it from running out quickly in the grooves.
Now do your best to butt all the joins together tightly leaving no gaps, but also do not overlap the Turf this will slow down root development. Start from the furthest point so your not walking over freshly laid Turf all the time. You can cut your new Turf with a Tomahawk, Spade( SHOVEL) or a large sharp Knife. As mentioned previously, if you laid the turf around the perimeter first then you will have no chance of chipping any concrete or pavers when you cut your turf, This is probably one of the biggest tricks to a quality Turf laying job. Once you have completed laying the Turf you may consider going over it with a ROLLER, this ensures good surface contact to the soil.
If your area is level (FLAT - NO SLOPE) then you can proceed to lay your turf in a brick pattern. It is advised to lay turf around the perimeter first and then inside the perimeter in a brick pattern.
If your area is on a slope, then the procedure is the same as above, but always lay your turf in the OPPOSITE direction to the slope. WHY? Because this will help to hold the water back, helping it soak through to the soil and prevent it from running out quickly in the grooves.
Now do your best to butt all the joins together tightly leaving no gaps, but also do not overlap the Turf this will slow down root development. Start from the furthest point so your not walking over freshly laid Turf all the time. You can cut your new Turf with a Tomahawk, Spade( SHOVEL) or a large sharp Knife. As mentioned previously, if you laid the turf around the perimeter first then you will have no chance of chipping any concrete or pavers when you cut your turf, This is probably one of the biggest tricks to a quality Turf laying job. Once you have completed laying the Turf you may consider going over it with a ROLLER, this ensures good surface contact to the soil.
It is advise to start watering your newly laid Turf within 30 minutes of the first roll being laid. The first 3 weeks of establishment is critical, make sure you Turf does NOT dry out. Soils vary in different areas so you will need to monitor this for the first week. Water your new Turf everyday preferably morning, long enough for the water to soak up the soil profile to at least 25mm. You will have to lift a corner of the Turf and check this, if the weather is hot your new Turf will need an additional top up for 15 to 20 minutes in the late afternoon. repeat this process for the 1st week, for the following 2 weeks watering can be lessened to every 2nd or 3rd day depending on weather conditions. It is important that as soon as your new Turf has made roots that you do NOT overwater, this can cause root rot. For this reason it is best to reduce the watering after the first week to allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
