Lay turf like a pro with our easy guide!

 

STEP 1 ASSESS YOUR AREA

Ask the right questions... Get the right product.

Assess your area to make sure you select the right turn and soil for your needs.

If you have a shady area stay clear of Couch or any other turn that doesn't like shade and opt for Sir Walter Buffalo as it is the best turf for shaded areas.

Assess your soil condition – remember you are planting a live plant and to ensure it has the very best possible start to its growth you need to make sure your soil is great quality, full of nutrients, light, and loose so the root systems can easily take root.

If you have dogs or animals make sure you choose a hardy grass that will suit your needs.

Ask our friendly team for some advice on the best turf to suit your needs.

 

STEP 2 MEASUING AND ORDERING

Measure the area using a measuring tape, you will need to get a m2 measurement to calculate the amount of turf and soil you need. To get your m2 measurement, multiply the length by the width of your area for a rectangle or square area. For harder shapes sketch out the area with its dimension and consult our helpful team and we will calculate it for you.

Square / Rectangle areas = Length x Width

Triangle Areas = Length x Width divide by 2

Circles = Radius x Radius x 3.14(the radius is half the total distance from one side of the circle to the other)

 

STEP 3 PREPARING YOUR SITE

Firstly remove or poison any weeds, existing grass or vegetation – if you choose to poison Materials In The Raw recommend you wait for 7 – 14 days before you lay your new turf.

Excavate and level your area – not only do you need to ensure your site is level, but well-drained so water doesn’t pool in areas and create swampy areas in your lawn.

Materials In The Raw highly recommend you remove all tired and depleted soil and replace with 75mm/100mm of a top-quality turf underlay such as our premium topsoil this will ensure your turf has the best possible start and flourishes in your landscape.

Using a screen and Lawn Leveller/rake spread soil out creating an even 75/100mm layer and use a sprinkler or hose to moisten the soil before laying turf.

Spread a good quality ‘launching fertiliser’ but please consult Materials In The Raw first as there are certain fertilisers that can only be used on established turf and are not to be used on establishing turf as there is a risk of burning the turfs root systems.

 

STEP 4 LAYING THE TURF

Most importantly lay your grass as soon as you have it delivered!

NEVER leave your turf layered on the pallet as the centre of the pallet gets extremely hot and can cook your turf within hours. If you can not lay your grass immediately ensure it is kept in the shade and break down the pallet to aerate the pieces ensuring they do not get too hot

Start laying your turf from the longest and straightest line – ie a fence line or paved area. Lay the turf side by side in a staggered brick pattern ensuring all your pieces are tightly butted up together.

Use a turf roller to roll your finished lawn to ensure your joins are all tight and the turf root system is combined well with the soil.

 

STEP 5 WATER WATER WATER

Freshly laid turf need lots of watering, you may find you need to water twice a day until the turf root system takes into the soil.

Make sure you only water your turf in the cool of the day – never water your turf in excessive heat as the water can also heat up and cook your turf.

 

SHOPPING LIST

TURF:
  • Couch
  • Sir Walter

 

SOIL:
  • Topsoil Landscapers Mix
  • Garden Mix
  • Fertiliser

 

TOOL GUIDE:
  • Rake
  • Shovel
  • Knife for cutting turf
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Hose or sprinkler

 

 

 

From

The Management and Staff

Materials in the Raw

 

About Materials in the Raw

Materials in the Raw (MITR) was established at Casula in 1988 as a bulk Landscaping materials distributor reselling sand, soil, gravel and mulches. MITR specialises in the supply of landscaping and building materials from multiple locations in the Sydney Metropolitan Area.

We deliver paving supplies to all Sydney regions including: Sydney City, Canterbury-Bankstown, Eastern Suburbs, Forest district, Hills district, Inner West, Macarthur, Northern Beaches, Lower North Shore, Upper North Shore, Northern Suburbs, South, western Sydney, Southern Sydney, St George, Western Sydney and Greater Western Sydney. If you are would like paving supplies delivered outside of Sydney please contact us for delivery prices

Our Sydney outlets are located at:

Chullora: Corner Hume Highway and Davidson Street
Guildford: Corner Ruby and Oxford Streets

At MITR, our customers are extremely valuable to us. It is our mission to help you build the very best with our diverse range of products and commitment to great service.

Our experienced and enthusiastic staff will work with you to make sure you get the job done in the right way. All MITR employees are trained on a regular basis so they are up to date with the latest products, trends and tips.

We are determined to be the best in the industry and we go beyond Landscaping Supplies and building materials. MITR has a genuine commitment to supporting local communities to keep them strong and their environments clean.