Rivers Edge Turf

When should I start mowing?

After one month of installation or when the grass leaf is 20-50mm long, making sure you only cut off 1/3 of the leaf blade. The length of your turf will vary depending on the amount of sun/shade it is in, etc.

When can I fertilize my lawn and how many times per year do you recommend?

Best to fertilize your lawn around 6 weeks after it has been installed, best to fertilize 3-4 times per year in smaller doses, once in late autumn, once in early spring and once in mid summer.

When can I stop daily watering?

If you try and lift your turf and it’s rooted in, ease off to watering only once a week.

When can I fertilise my lawn and how many times per year do you recommend?

It’s best to fertilise around six weeks after installation, and then 3-4 times per year in smaller doses: Once in late autumn, once in early spring and once in mid-summer.

What areas do you service?

Rivers Edge Turf services all of the Sydney Metropolitan region.

Do I have to roll my newly laid lawn?

Rolling in your lawn is not necessary as with time the turf will establish itself with the soil, hence helping to naturally settle the soil beneath it. However turf is generally rolled for aesthetic purposes in the first 2 weeks of establishment.

How much soil should I spread in my yard before laying turf?

Typically around 1 tonne of turf underlay soil or topsoil is needed per 25 square metres of lawn. This provides a minimum thickness of soil of 50mm on the ground surface for the newly laid lawn to establish itself.

Can you grow your turf through the winter?

Yes you can. As you won't be required to water it as much, so it will still establish on its own due to it not being as hot.

Do you offer free quotes?

Yes, here at Rivers Edge Turf we are more than happy to provide you with a free quote. Contact us today either by phone, or email to receive yours!

How often should I continue watering after the turf is settled in?

• Heavy clay-type soils retain water for longer, so they can be watered less often, but make sure you water at a slower rate so the water soaks in well • Sandier soils on the other hand are well-draining, so water your lawn more frequently, but give a little less water than you would in clay.

How much do I have to water at first?

• If you have installed in Autumn, you may only need to water once every 3 or 4 days • If your turf has been installed in spring or summer, for the first two weeks water thoroughly once a day.

What fertilisers do you recommend?

• Slow release, no-burn fertilizers • In Spring use a high-nitrogen fertilizer. This promotes new leaf and shoot growth • In Autumn use a high-potassium fertilizer. This protects from frost damage and the harsh cold.