Yes. Every turf slab & roll we harvest is cut to order the day prior to the scheduled delivery or pickup date. All turf sold is freshly cut within, at the most, 24 hours of delivery/pickup.
All of our turf slabs are approximately 1.2m in length & 0.400m in width. 1 slab = 0.5 square metres (m2).
The thickness of a turf slab is approximately 30-35mm (this is only an approximation and can vary slightly depending on the turf variety & the weather conditions at the time of harvesting).
All of our turf rolls are approximately 1.8m in length & 0.585m in width. 1 roll = 1 square metre (m2).
The thickness of the turf is approximately 30-35mm (this is only an approximation and can vary slightly depending on the turf variety & the weather conditions at the time of harvesting).
At Turfco, we have two different Turf Harvester machines that cut turf in slabs & rolls. These two machines are each located at our different farms in the Berry proximately, so depending on which one of our farms your turf is harvested, your new lawn will arrive in slabs or rolls.
Each 1m2 (1 roll or 2 slabs) of turf can weigh between 15kg-30kg each. A full pallet of turf (50m2) can weigh between 700kg- 1,500kg (1.5 tonne). The weight of turf is out of our control & will vary depending on the weather conditions around the time of harvesting.
Use our Turf Area Calculator on our website. First, break down your yard into smaller shapes.
Use our calculator tool to determine the area (m2) of each shape of your yard. Using this tool, the area of each shape will accumulate to reach a grand total of your lawn areas in square metres (m2) = the total square metres (m2) of turf you need to order.
We always recommend adding a few extra m2 or rounding up by about 5% to accommodate for any odd areas or shapes within your yard.
Yes, we offer small turf pickups (1-30m2) from our farm/office at 270 Princes Highway, Jaspers Brush NSW 2535 within our office hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm.
We cut turf to order, so please allow at least 1-2 days’ ahead of your preferred pickup day.
Keep in mind that our farm pickup process is self-loading so, we’re unable to load your turf into your vehicle for you. You are required to self-load the turf into your vehicle. But we have easily accessible pickup bays where you’re able to park your car beside your turf to then hand-load it into your vehicle.
We also provide free gloves so you can keep your hands clean during this process! For more information on our Turf Pickups, click here.
NOTE: If you’re unable to hand-load turf but you’re only after a small amount, we also deliver small quantities of turf to your address. Find out more on our Turf Delivery page.
Plans change, we get it! If you have any changes to or wish to cancel your turf order, we ask that you please provide at least 48 hours notice before your scheduled delivery day. We harvest turf the day before scheduled orders & cut turf exactly to order to avoid turf wastage. This means we have harvested our turf, especially for you.
We deliver up to 6 days a week using our own fleet of trucks. Our delivery frequency & days are dependent on your region. For more information on delivery days & delivery pricing, visit our Turf Delivery page.
TIP: simply type in your suburb or postcode to see the calendar days of our next available delivery date to your area.
Our delivery service involves limited contact and the highest care is afforded towards your lawn to ensure the quality of your turf is maintained. We use all-terrain forklifts & push-off pallets so no pallets are left behind.
We always harvest turf the day prior to scheduled orders so not only is your turf delivered, fresh within 24 hours of being cut, but we can load our trucks that same afternoon in preparation for the next day’s deliveries. This means we can then provide our customers with morning & early afternoon deliveries.
Our delivery schedule is organised based on the safest & optimal route. This schedule is finalised the day before your delivery date, after which we send you an email with your estimated 2-hour delivery window for the next day. You’ll also receive a text message on the morning of your delivery with a link to track your driver for a live ETA so you know exactly when your turf will arrive!
Please note that delivery times are always an estimation and can vary due to factors outside of our control.
A Turfco Rigid Truck is 12m long, 3.8m high & 2.5m wide. Our trucks do not go down your driveway. They will park on the street in the safest & closest spot to your address.
Each truck has a tailgate, all-terrain forklift that is used to get our turf pallets off our truck & as close as possible to your prepared site.
NOTE: We offer kerbside delivery. Our forklift will only enter the job area to facilitate unloading at our customer’s own risk & responsibility, and at the absolute discretion of our truck delivery driver.
Please always provide any accessibility specifications and additional delivery instructions when placing your order.
If you have a load-limited street or tight rural access, please Call Us so we can discuss the ways we can accommodate.
Read more on our Turf Delivery page.
Choosing the right grass for your home can seem overwhelming. With our five versatile turf varieties at Turfco, we have a lawn that’s right for you.
We have a Turf Display Area that’s open to the public to visit within our office hours: Monday to Friday 7:30am – 4:30pm, and after-hours & weekends by appointment.
A new lawn is a big investment and it will make a large difference to your yard, which is why we encourage you to come down to feel, see, and inspect our premium turf varieties on display. Our friendly, expert team is also here to discuss the hard questions & to help decide which turf is right for you.
TIPS when choosing a new lawn: assess your yard & how much sunlight it receives, how you plan to use it & your preferred aesthetic.
With these things in mind, choose at least 3 turf qualities that are most important to you & your yard. Then, make use of our turf filter & comparison guide on our Buy Turf page to assist you in making the right decision.
Each of our five turf varieties is priced at a per square metre (m2) rate. Please visit our Buy Turf page to see the price, qualities, and more helpful information on each of our turf varieties.
When budgeting for a new lawn, it’s important to consider the costs of turf underlay as well. Keep in mind, Turfco does not supply turf underlay, therefore it is not included in our turf pricing.
No. We only grow & sell warm-season turf varieties at Turfco. These grasses can only be grown from vegetative matter, not seed, as they are sterile. The minimal seed heads that are produced by these types of grasses are sterile and, therefore, cannot be used to establish more grass.
On our farm, new turf paddocks must be planted with Stolons or Runners. To do this, mature turf cuts are fed into a Sprig Planting Machine where they are chopped up and periodically distributed into the soil.
Afterwards, a roller is sent across the paddock to further embed these Runners in the soil. The entire area is then irrigated, fertilised and very well cared for over the next few months. The Stolons and Runners eventually grow laterally with a root system establishing down into the soil, which allows the turf to reach full maturity and fill an entire paddock.
It’s at this point the paddock is ready to be harvested and become a lucky customer’s new home lawn!
No, we only grow & sell warm-season grasses at Turfco. They are Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo, TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda, Zoysia Australis, Sir Grange Zoysia & Eureka Kikuyu.
These are some of the most common turf varieties found across Australia as they are suited to the hot Australian summers and relatively warm winters.
Warm-season grasses can hold their colour well throughout the warmer months. When the temperatures start to cool, they will lose some of their green colour. However, this discolouration does not mean that the lawn is dying but is simply sitting dormant. Once the temperatures begin to warm up the grass will return to colour.
Unless otherwise agreed upon, we require full payment upfront, at least 2 business days prior to the scheduled delivery or pickup day. We accept Stripe, PayPal & Bank Transfer. We do not accept cash.
Lawn Solutions Australia’s unique 10-Year Lawn Warranty certifies that turf supplied by Turfco as a Lawn Solutions Australia member has been grown and harvested to stringent standards. That it has been inspected upon harvesting (according to our policy and guidelines) to be free of weeds and disease before delivering, is freshly cut, and, for a period of 10 years from instalment, will perform to its maximum potential in its new environment (subject to conditions). No other turf supplier in Australia can offer this same guarantee of quality.
Please note that while we are 100% committed to our products and have the utmost faith in them, it is essential to follow the laying and care instructions supplied by Turfco at the time of purchase.
For more information, click here.
No, we do not supply turf underlay. However, based on your location, we can recommend a local supplier of turf underlay. Please Contact Us for more information.
No. We do not prepare the area for you before laying your new lawn. We can supply, deliver & lay your new Turfco lawn, however, our Professional Laying Service requires that you prepare the surface before our arrival, if not, we will lay the turf on the existing ground. For more information on how to best prepare an area for a new lawn, visit our Prepare Area for Turf page.
We can recommend some of our preferred landscapers that work within your area to assist with this process. Please contact us and we will be in touch with some Landscaper Referrals.
In short, remove and kill off any weeds or existing grass. Remove any rock or debris from the area. Assess the drainage & relieve compaction within your existing soil. Test the soil pH levels & make amendments as required. Install an automatic irrigation system. Apply & level at least 100-200mm of quality turf underlay. Apply Lawn Solutions Lawn Launcher Starter Fertiliser. Lay your chosen turf variety directly on top & water, water, water!
Read our How To Prepare Your Area for Turf page for further, detailed information. Area preparation can vary slightly depending on your chosen turf variety.
Yes, we offer a Professional Turf Laying Service. Area preparation is not included so your surface must be prepared before our arrival, if not, we will lay the turf on the existing ground. For more information on the best way to prepare your surface for a new lawn here.
We require photos of the access point and the area to be laid with turf at least 2 days prior to the laying day. Please contact us for further information.
Please note, we do not water the area after laying your turf.
You must lay your turf the same day you receive it or collect it. Turf is a perishable, green-life product that has a very short “shelf life.” It is vital that your turf is laid straight away & not left sitting overnight.
Always water your turf as soon as you have finished laying. Please do not water your turf prior to laying it. Once laid, continue watering your new lawn at least 2-3 times per day until your new lawn is established, after which, you can gradually reduce this watering regime.
We always* recommend applying a Lawn Solutions Lawn Launcher Starter Fertiliser before laying your new lawn. This product contains a high-quality fast & slow-release granular fertiliser providing the nutrients your new lawn needs. Plus, moisture magnets aid in reducing the risks involved in lawn establishment or plants dying off during water restrictions or extreme heat. Moisture magnets are free-flowing white granules that resemble sugar crystals when dry. When wet, they will swell dramatically to become super absorbent. The collected water is then released to your lawn when it needs it.
Lawn Launcher is used to provide a boost to newly laid grasses during their establishment period, giving the lawn the best possible start.
*NOTE: TifTuf’s naturally rapid growth ability means the use of Lawn Launcher Starter Fertiliser is only required at about half (1/2) or one-third (1/3) of the normal rate. This is because extra nitrogen will encourage too much leaf growth at a time when root growth is a priority.
Firstly, evenly spread Lawn Solutions Lawn Launcher Starter Fertiliser on top of your levelled turf underlay. Lay the turf in a brickwork pattern starting at the furthest point of your yard. Cut around the edges and any ‘odd’ areas to match the shape of your yard, remembering to any keep offcuts.
Optional: roll your turf with a heavy roller to encourage root-to-soil contact. Then… water, water & water!
Please read more on our How to Lay Turf page.
If you are working on a slope, you should always lay turf across the slope, rather than down.
Start laying turf on a straight edge at the furthest point to your access and lay back towards the exit, so you are not working over fresh turf. Lay turf in a brickwork pattern, butting edges together. For more information on laying turf, read our How to Lay Turf guide.
Whether you are laying your new lawn yourself or it’s the Turfco team, timing can vary greatly depending on a few different factors. Mainly how many square metres of turf, how many people are doing the job & the access to your area. On average, it should take approximately 30 minutes to lay 50m2.
Yes, you can. You can lay turf all year ’round. But keep in mind that once soil temperatures drop consistently below 14 degrees Celsius (late autumn & winter), warm-season grasses will enter a period of winter dormancy. This means the plant growth of your lawn will slow down & a slight, consistent discolouration will result. It will take additional time for a lawn to establish if laid during the cooler months of the year and/or may not completely establish until spring when the plant growth rate rises again with the return of warmer temperatures.
Lawn Solutions ColourGuard Plus is an organic, liquid fertiliser containing natural green pigment that’s absorbed by the leaf. This will give your lawn protection by keeping the blade up to 2 degrees warmer, while encouraging a natural green colour during the winter period.*
*Apply to established lawns only.
For more information on laying turf in winter click here.
You can lay turf all year ’round but if you’re after the quickest establishment time, there are more ideal times of year to install warm-season grasses like the ones we grow & sell at Turfco.
Any time after mid spring up until early autumn is a great time to lay turf for most regions as this is the peak growing period.
Depending on the time of year (season) & the weather conditions, and the turf variety you have chosen, the establishment period will vary. It takes a new lawn anywhere between 2 weeks to 6 months to fully establish. A key identification will be when you cannot easily lift your turf from the ground, meaning the root system has firmly taken to the soil. Once your new lawn has reached this point, you can gradually reduce your watering regime, give the area its first mow & use the area freely (traffic & activity).
You should water your newly laid lawn at least 2-3 times per day until it’s fully established (when roots firmly take to the soil so turf won’t pull up).
Ensure your turf receives a good soaking in these applications (mornings & afternoons are preferred). Each water application should be at least 5mm of irrigation: aim for 10-15ml total per day. Once your lawn shows signs of establishment, you can reduce your water applications to be deeper & less frequent: aim for 25-30mls per week over 3-4 applications.
TIP: For these deeper applications, place a glass cup on the area and water until the cup becomes half full. Move the cup to the un-watered parts and repeat this process. Make sure all areas of the turf receive an equal dosage.
Water applications and timing can vary depending on water pressure, your turf variety, weather conditions and seasonal changes. We always recommend installing an automatic irrigation system rather than portable methods.
Download our Watering Guide for more information.
Mowing a new lawn should be done when your turf is established or when it can no longer be lifted away from the soil with ease (the root system has firmly taken to the soil).
Once your lawn is at this point, your first few mows should be at the highest setting.
TIP: Never cut more than one-third of the blade in a single mow.
Depending on your chosen turf variety & your region (in a general sense), we recommend fertilising your lawn on average 3-4 times a year with Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser.
Key dates to remember are the April long weekend (Easter or ANZAC Day), mid spring (late September or October) & late January.
Firstly, always read product labels and follow all label instructions. If you are ever unsure on anything, please confirm with your supplier before applying your fertiliser.
Regarding granular and liquid fertiliser, always store them out of reach of your pet(s). Granular fertiliser can easily be mistaken for pet food, and liquids can be mistaken for water. Keep your pet(s) indoors while you fertilise your lawn.
Granular fertiliser is safe to use as long as the granules are watered correctly into the lawn/earth. Once this is done, they are very difficult for your pet(s) to access. But it’s always best to keep pets off your lawn for 24 hours after application.
Regarding liquid fertilisers, once they are dried on the leaf then you are fine to let your pet(s) onto your lawn. This usually takes a few hours depending on the weather.
If your pet is a known grass eater, it is best to keep them off your lawn for 48 hours, or as long as possible. Again, if you are using a liquid fertiliser and your pet does eat grass, please check with the manufacturer for what exactly is in the product.
Of course, if you believe your pet(s) may have inhaled, ingested or come into contact with fertiliser (signs can include burnt paw pads, red and watering eyes, vomiting and lethargy) seek veterinary advice immediately.
We recommend adding a product called Dog Rocks to your dog’s water bowl. These are available for purchase from the Lawn Solutions Australia website.
If you can dilute your dog’s urine before it can be absorbed and dry, you will be able to limit the concentration and reduce the likelihood for burning. If you have an irrigation or watering system that you can add a timer to, you could set it to come on more regularly throughout the day or specifically in areas that you know your dog regularly uses.
Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo will shoot out seed heads when it’s hungry or in distress. This is the grass’s way of going into ‘survival mode’ and lets you know that it requires a feed with Lawn Solutions Fertiliser and a good dose of water.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda seeds have between 3 and 5 spikes; almost umbrella like. This unique seed head structure makes its kind easy to identify. TifTuf goes to seed whenever the weather is inconsistent whereby the plant becomes uncomfortable (e.g. hot to cold in a matter of days).
The seed head of Sir Grange Zoysia has a single spike. These seed heads aren’t as noticeable as some of the other turf varieties. Sir Grange lawns seed at virtually the same time every year for a period of about a month. This generally occurs in both early to mid autumn and again in early spring.
Similar to Sir Grange Zoysia, Zoysia Australis will produce either a white or purple seed head. Australis seed head is generally seasonal & a result of an adjustment to the change in weather. This seed head will dissipate on its own in time.
Kikuyu produces a flower as opposed to a seed head. This turf variety flowers quite prolifically making it a poor choice for people with allergies.
Always focus on treating weeds before fertilising your lawn. Using Lawn Solutions Australia’s All Purpose Weed Control will target most broadleaf weeds. Note: the herbicide & treatment plan you implement will depend on the type of weed & the type of turf you have.
Once you have treated the weeds, follow this up with an application of Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser to then strengthen the grass & aid in choking out future weeds. By fertilising before treating existing weeds, you risk further encouraging the growth of the weeds.
Topdressing is only recommended for improving your soil profile, or for fixing any uneven levels in your lawn that may have appeared over time. This lawn renovation activity should only be implemented when the turf is actively growing: which is generally mid-spring, summer & early autumn for most regions. Ensure you leave enough time in the growing season for the lawn to recover itself before late autumn & winter.
Other than this, topdressing is not really necessary. For more information, read this article on topdressing your lawn.
Aeration is the perforation of the soil to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.
Aeration helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Soil compaction limits the amount of nutrients and water to penetrate the roots of your lawn.
If you’re not sure if you need to aerate your lawn, you can test the ground for compaction with a screwdriver. Use your hand to push the screwdriver at least 150mm deep into your soil. If there is a lot of resistance when doing so, it’s a good sign vital nutrients are struggling to get through the soil as well, so you need to aerate.
The best time to aerate your lawn is when it’s actively growing and the soil is moderately moist. For warm-season grasses in most regions, you should aerate sometime between late spring & late summer. Ensure you leave enough time in the growing season for the lawn to recover itself before late autumn & winter.
For more information, read this article on aerating your lawn.
You should consider dethatching your lawn if you’ve noticed that your lawn has a build-up of dead organic matter, excessive roots, and stems that have developed within the profile of your grass. This is a natural process caused by your lawn producing more organic matter than what can be broken down. Some turf varieties will thatch more than others.
Dethatching will help to remove this layer so that air and nutrients are able to reach your soil base and can more effectively feed your lawn. Reducing thatch also prevents water log in your roots. It will allow for proper drainage to help prevent the risk of fungal issues.
The best time to dethatch your lawn is when it’s actively growing and the soil is moderately moist. For warm-season grasses in most regions, you should dethatch sometime between late spring & late summer. Ensure you leave enough time in the growing season for the lawn to recover itself before late autumn & winter.
For more information, read this article on dethatching your lawn.
We mulch mow all of our turf paddocks, meaning lots of organic matter from the turf clippings is placed back into the soil along with the use of organic fertilisers such as Poultry Manure. This combined with sustainable harvesting techniques reduces the amount of soil removed when harvesting turf.
Give us a call! We’ll be more than happy to help.
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