How to prepare and install your lawn

Follow our handy step-by-step guide below for easy tips on how to prep your area for your new lawn

Step 1 - Measuring and Ordering

  • Area = length × width

  • Area = length × width × 0.5

  • Area = (radius × radius) × 3.14

  • Break into smaller shapes (rectangles/triangles) and add areas together.

  • Once you have completed measuring your area, give us a call on 07 5541 7000 for SE Corner or 07 5494 5616 for Sunshine Coast to place your order.

    Important

    • Turf is sold by the square metre in 0.75m2 slabs.

    • Order extra turf

      • 5% for simple shapes

      • 10% for complex areas

Diagram of a square with sides measuring 6 meters, labeled as an area of 36 square meters.
Diagram of four rectangular areas labeled Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, and Area 4, with measurements in meters. Area 1 is 8 by 4 meters, Area 2 is 3 by 3 meters, Area 3 is 5 by 3 meters, and Area 4 is 5 by 3 meters. The total overall dimensions are 10 meters wide and 8 meters tall, with additional dimensions indicating a 4-meter length for the left side and a 5-meter length for the right side.
Diagram of a circle with a 5-meter radius, showing area calculation as 78.5 square meters.
A person working in a garden, laying out grass next to a brick pathway, with garden beds and a brick wall in the background.

Step 2 - Preparing For Your Lawn

  • In order to have a thriving lawn you will need to ensure that the site has adequete:

    • Sunlight

    • Air

    • Water

    • Nutrients

    • Remove existing grass and weeds

      • Use: Fusilade Forte (for Couch); Glyphosate (Roundup) for others.

    • Wait 7 days, water, then repeat if needed

    • Clear all debris

    • Bring in new soil and spread

    • Ensure correct soil gradient for drainage.

  • To calculate the amount of soil required for your job you can use the below formula.

    We recommended 100mm of good quality under turf soil.

    Formula:
    Length x Width x Depth = Cubic Metre (m³)

    Example:
    12m × 5m × 0.1m = 6m³

  • Good preparation ensures best results.

    • Clay → add gypsum

    • Sandy → add compost/organic matter.

    Recommended mix:

    • 70% sand / 30% soil.

    Depth:

    • Minimum 50–100mm.

    • Install before turf laying

    • Options:

      • Sprinkler systems

      • Drip irrigation.

    Automatic systems:

    • Save water

    • Improve lawn health.

    • Rake to smooth level

    • Apply under turf fertiliser

    • Site ready to install new turf

A person kneeling on the ground laying grass next to a sidewalk, wearing a camouflage cap, orange t-shirt, and green overalls.

Step 3 - Installing Your Lawn

  • Install immediately after delivery

  • Lightly moisten soil before laying

  • Start along straight edge

  • Lay turf tightly (no gaps or overlaps)

  • Trim with shovel or knife

  • Lay across slopes

  • Lay in a brickwork pattern

  • Roll lawn after installation.

A garden hose connected to a sprinkler emits water droplets onto a grassy lawn with trees in the background.

Step 4 - Post Installation Care

    • Water within 30 minutes of laying

    • First 2-3 weeks: water 2–3 times daily and at least 25mm a day.

    • After this you can back off slowly on the amount if the roots are bedding and it is looking healthy.

    • Up to 6 weeks

    • Avoid heavy use during this time. If you can keep off the area for the first 2 weeks and only light use for another 4 weeks.

    • Maintain consistent moisture.