Best Time of Year to Lay Turf

When to Lay Turf In Queensland It is important to consider the best time of year to lay turf if you want successful results. Moderate temperatures and growing an active period the key factors. are Spring Summer Autumn Winter grass will be actively growing and can lay turf at the beginning of the lay turf during the early part of winter, but check lay new turf when the high temperatures have moderated, long range and the grass is still growing, promoting a good root system season or when establish a deep root system temperatures are still mild weather forecasts enough to allow a new lawn to establish itself as there is always a concern about frost and very low temperatures Preparation and Timing Be sure the area is well prepared to accept the new turf by weeds, adding fertilizer and an under turf soil if needed, and ensuring moving all the area is level Lay turf as soon as it arrives, and do not let it sit in the sun longer than necessary; newly delivered turf will quickly dry out, and you cannot water stacked rolls of turf Be sure to water the lawn as soon as it is laid down, and then daily for at least a week Roll the lawn to prevent air pockets and to help ensure root development During hot weather, lay a small section at a time, using granular or liquid soil wetters to make the most of your watering Prepared by: CENTENARY LANDSCAPING SUPPLIES Source: http://centenarylandscaping.com.au/ What You Want and On Time!