FAQs

The answer is all year round! Our sub-tropical climate is our landscaping advantage. The turf varieties available at West Turf are warm climate grasses suitable for harvesting and planting in all seasons in our local area. 

It is true that growth slows over cooler months. So, if you are planting in Autumn or Winter, be prepared for your lawn to need a longer establishment period. Turf installed in Spring and Summer will “take” faster but will require more water to keep it alive while it establishes. 

How to care for newly installed turf in South-East Queensland: 

Of course, the above table is an approximate schedule and should be used only as a guide. Please use your own judgement when caring for your new turf and factor in the elements – rain, wind and temperature – which all affect growth and watering requirements. 

At West Turf, turf prices begin at $5.50 per square metre for Wintergreen Turf, providing a cost-effective, naturally durable option for sunny areas. We provide a range of turf varieties to suit your needs harvested straight from the paddock and transported direct to your location, ready to make an instant impact in your yard. Fresh turf is the ultimate lawn solution trumping artificial turf and seed options.

Turf maintenance includes regular watering, mowing, fertilising and pest protection. Most importantly, nurture your new turf while it establishes by watering morning and afternoon in the first week, every morning for the second week and then every other day until it’s established. Mow your new turf with sharp blades on the highest setting once it has established and started to grow, then mow to maintain a healthy height. Take care not to scalp it or leave it to get too long. Keep pests at bay with a dose of Acelepryn in early October. Aerate and feed your lawn with a slow-release fertiliser Autumn, Spring and Summer. 

At West Turf our harvester cuts slabs from the paddock – not rolls onto pallets – ready for transport to your delivery address or collection from the farm. Our slabs measure approximately 1170mm x 600mm. One West Turf slab equals approximately 0.7sqm. Turf is ordered and sold per square metre, not per slab. If you need help calculating your square meterage, refer to our blog, “Measuring your lawn”, or contact us. 

At West Turf, you can absolutely buy turf in smaller quantities! Whether you need just a few slabs for a patch-up job or enough for a full lawn, we cater to both small and large orders. We fill small orders, even as little as 5sqm, and also offer easy farm pick-up!

Yes, we do! Our turf installation price starts from $2.75/sqm for jobs over 200sqm depending on site access. Our bobcat needs at least 2m access, and our Moffat requires 2.5m. There’s a minimum install price of $550 for jobs under 200sqm. Your site must be properly prepped for our installers to lay the turf. We may recommend one of our landscaping associates to complete your turf install project, depending on your needs. Give us a call so we can discuss your space and provide a quote based on your needs!

Absolutely! Turf pick-ups are available from our farm, located at 33 Kennedy Road, Wivenhoe Pocket. Simply call us to order your turf and we’ll arrange a suitable pick-up time.

To prepare soil for turf, clear any existing grass and debris, loosen the top 100mm or bring in underturf, and level the ground. Check out our blog on how to prepare for your new lawn.

We strongly recommend that you lay your new turf as soon as possible after it is delivered. This will avoid pallet burn, which can occur if the turf is left stacked on a pallet for too long, especially in hot conditions.

Turf typically takes about 2 to 4 weeks to “take”, depending on the variety, weather and how well it’s maintained. During this time, consistent watering is key to encourage root growth, and heavy foot traffic must be avoided. After about 4-6 weeks, the turf should be properly established. 

Stay off your new turf as much as possible for at least the first 2 weeks. Remember the soil under your freshly laid turf will be soft because it is new and not yet compacted and wet from your watering regime. The turf will also be a little stressed from harvest. So, give your new lawn the best chance to settle in with minimal traffic – it will thank you for it. 

For a healthy lawn, water deeply but infrequently. The turf should be soaked thoroughly over the first two weeks of its life. As it becomes established, lawn watering should become less frequent. As a general rule, we suggest you water your lawn 1-2 times a week, depending on the season and weather. The best time to water is early in the morning.

We recommend that you fertilise your lawn with a quality well-balanced slow-release granular fertiliser three times a year: early spring, early summer, and mid to late autumn. This ensures your lawn gets the nutrients it needs to stay lush, healthy, and resilient to weeds and disease. It’s perfect to apply granular fertiliser before rain, or otherwise make sure to water it in.

When turf is ready for harvest it is at its peak – strong, healthy, well-fertilised and treated for pests. In saying this, the harvest, transport and replanting process will stress the turf so it’s a good idea to apply a starter fertiliser on top of the prepped soil before laying the turf. Starter fertilisers are specifically designed to be gentle but promote root growth in new turf and include water crystals to help keep the soil moist. Make sure to follow the application rate to avoid burning the roots of the new turf. 

In about 4-6 weeks after install, give the first dose of quality slow-release granular fertiliser. Apply before rain, or water the fertiliser in well.

Mow your new turf when it has “taken” and you have some new growth. This is generally about 2-3 weeks from planting but will vary depending on the season in which you plant. You will know your turf has taken if you try to lift a corner of a slab and the roots have attached to the soil. Mow for the first time on the highest mower setting and just take off 1/3 of the leaf. Make sure the mower blades are sharp. Each subsequent mow, take a little more leaf off until you have it at your preferred height. Don’t scalp or mow your turf too short. Regular mowing keeps your lawn thick and healthy.