PREPARATION 

Soil Preparation Measuring and Ordering Turf Laying your new lawn
Step 1: Soil Preparation

Ground preparation is essential if you are to obtain satisfactory results. We recommend that you:

Remove all existing turf and weeds
This can be done by using a safe herbicide - ideally weeds should be cleared 7-10 days before turfing.
Rotary hoe or spade the soil to a suitable depth or if the area requires excavation, inquire about our bobcat service.
Ensure the area is free of any debris such as sticks and stones.
Cover the area with a good quality top soil and level out using a rake.
To firm the soil, roll area lightly but do not compact it and fill in any low spots.

  


Step 2: Measuring and Ordering Turf

Measure your proposed lawn area accurately in square metres - see below for our measuring guide (NB Please add 5% to your final calculations to cover wastage and cutting in of edges) or you can contact Turf Force for assistance on measuring.

Be ready to lay the turf within 12 - 48 hours of delivery|Now ring Turf Force on  1300 4 GRASS (47277)  to place your order. 

Square or Rectangle:

Measure in metres the LENGTH and WIDTH of the Square or Rectangular area. To calculate the required amount of Turf in square metres, multiply the length by the width.
Example: Length 10 metres: Width 5 metres
10 x 5 ="50" square metres.

Circle:

Measure in metres the DIAMETER of the Circular area. To calculate the required amount of Turf in square metres multiply by 0.80 by the diameter and then by diameter again.
Example: Diameter 9 metres
0.80 x 9 x 9 ="64.80" square metres

Oval:

Measure in metres the LENGTH and WIDTH of the Oval area.
To calculate the required amount of Turf in square metres multiply 0.80 by the length and then by the width.
Example: Length 23 metres: Width 17 metres
0.80 x 23 x 17 = 312.80 square metres

Triangle:

Measure in metres the BASE and HEIGHT of the Triangular area. To calculate the required amount of Turf in square metres multiply 0.50 by the base and then by the height.
Example: Base 40 metres: height 25 metres
0.50 x 40 x 25 ="500" square metres

Trapezoid:

Measure in metres PARALLEL SIDES (1) and (2) and HEIGHT perpendicular to the Parallel Sides. To calculate the required amount of Turf in square metres multiply 0.50 by the sum of the two parellel sides and then by the height.
Example: Parellel side (1) 30 metres: parallel side (2) 50 metres: height 20 metres
0.50 x (30+50="80)" x 20 = 800 square metres

Unusual Shapes:

Measure metres by firstly dividing area into sections of regular shapes ie: Circle, Square and Triangle. To calculate the required amount of Turf in square metres apply formulas above for each shape. 

 

Different Widths:

Measure metres by firstly measuring the length of the longest axis across the area. Every two metres along the length line measure the width of the area at right angles to the length line. Total all widths, divide by number of width section and multiply by length.
Example: Length 9 metres: width (1) 3 metres: width (2) 5 metres: width (3) 4 metres.
Total widths is 12 (3+5+4), divide by 3 = 4 multiply by length 9 = 36 square metres.

 

Step 3: Laying Your New Lawn

Ensure the ground preparation has been completed and the under soil is level and firm. We recommend you evenly distribute a starter fertiliser over the area to be turfed. By doing this, it will provide the root structure with the required nutrients to bind with the soil.
Start by laying the first row along a straight edge such as the garden edge, path or driveway.
Continue on laying each slab in a common brick pattern and remember to stagger the joints in each row.
Make sure all joins are butted tightly together avoiding any overlapping or spaces between slabs of turf.
Use a large knife or shovel to shape and trim excess turf around trees, garden edges etc.
After installation and initial watering, roll turf lightly to eliminate air pockets and to ensure contact between turf and soil.
As turf is a living plant you must begin watering your new lawn within 30 minutes of installation. Turf requires ground contact and moisture to survive.

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