Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any further questions please do
not hesitate to give us a call or submit our
online inquiry form and we will
email a response.
Q: How much notice do I need
to give to order turf?
A: At least 1 to 2 days notice is usually required.
Q: How long can I leave the turf on the pallet
before I lay it?
A: We deliver your turf freshly cut from our
farm. We prefer to see the turf laid within
24 hours of delivery, especially in warm weather.
Q: What is the size of the turf?
A: - Wintergreen Couch is cut in a 0.75m
2
roll, it measures 1300mm long x 580mm
wide.
- Limerick Soft Leaf Buffalo comes in a
folded slab, it measures 1250mm long x
400mm wide.
- Zoysia Japonica comes in a folded slab, it
measures 1250mm long x 400mm wide.
- Shadetuff Zoysia comes in a folded slab, it
measures 1250mm long x 400mm wide.
Q: When can I mow my new lawn?
A: Once the roots have established and the
turf cannot be lifted.
Q: How do I control weeds in my lawn?
A: If your lawn is kept healthy and well
fertilised then the lawn will be so vigorous
that it will out-compete weeds. You should be
applying fertiliser 3 to 4 times a year. This will
keep your lawn thick and healthy. If you do
have a weed problem, there are herbicides
available. If you only have a few weeds it
may be easier to dig them out by hand
to avoid having to spray.
Q: Do you provide a turf laying service?
A: Yes, Sunset Turf can lay the turf for you.
We have a team of experienced turf layers
that can get the job done quickly and with
affordability in mind.
Q: When should I water the turf?
A: When you start laying the turf, once you
have laid an area large enough for a sprinkler
to cover then start the water straight away.
The first watering is really important.
Make sure the water has soaked through
the turf and has moistened the soil below.
For the following 2 weeks the turf should
not be allowed to dry out.
Q: What is the best time to lay turf?
A: Turf can be laid at any time of the year.
Turf laid in summer will require more water
than in winter, but it will establish a bit
more quickly.
Q: Do you have a minimum order?
A: There is no minimum order quantity for our
turf. Let us know what you need and farm pick
up or delivery to your place can be arranged.