Q. What are the dimensions and weights of turf slabs, rolls and pallets?
A. Turf slab sizes are 0.75 sqm. Each slab is 0.6 m wide and 1.25 m long (16 inches x 30 inches), Maxi/Big Rolls are 20 sqm each roll is 1 m wide by 20 m long, Slab weights 3-4 kg, Maxi/Big Roll weights 400 kg, 50 metre pallet weights 800 kg (approx.), Turf is slabbed on pallets.
Q. How do I calculate the total square metres of turf that I require?
A. To measure areas for turf quantity, go length x width, or if it is an awkward shape break it down into smaller squares and rectangles, then do the length x width and add up all the measurements to give you the total sqm area for turfing.
Q. What do I need to prepare for laying new turf?
A. Turf thickness is approximately 20mm so prepare areas 20mm below the finished level, Gypsum can be added to soil before laying to condition the soil, fertilise before laying turf, it will not burn.
Q. How can I maintain a nice healthy lawn?
A. For a nice lawn apply fertiliser at least 4 times per year, recommended fertilisers are Eco 88, Scotts Lawn Builder, Dynamic Lifter, It is important to water in fertilisers so they do not burn the leaves off.
Q. How soon do I need to lay the turf after delivery?
A. Turf must be laid within 12 hours of delivery, the earlier it is laid and watered then the less stressed the turf will have resulting in a better lawn. Tell people to section their yard off when installing turf i.e. do back yard fist, lay, roll and water then move onto the front yard.
Q. How long does it take to lay turf?
A. Average pallet has 50 sqm on it, Average person lays 50 sqm in 1 hour.
Q. How do I know if have lawn grubs and how do I treat them?
A. Lawn grubs are active if you see birds on lawn, moths flying about, small eggs under the eaves of your house, Treat lawn grubs with products such as - Lorsban, and Bifenthrin, or a recommended product from your landscape or nursery yard, It is important to water lawn grub control products into the soil profile.
Q. How do I get rid of weeds?
A. Pick weeds out of small areas by hand, Broadleaf weeds in Buffalo i.e. - Palmetto, Grand Royal, use Bromicide, Broadleaf weeds in couches use Kamba M, Grassy weeds pull out by hand, Nutgrass and Mullumbimby Couch use Sempra in all varieties, or ask your local garden centre, always read and follow label rates on the lawn care product, quotations are carried out for larger commercial/sports jobs.
Q. Does Hancey's Turf sell turf seeds for domestic lawns?
A. We do not produce turf seeds for domestic lawns.
Q. Do top soil levels drop on the turf farm?
A. On our turf farm the top soil levels don't drop as we are always incorporating organic product and with the added root mass of the turf plant the levels stay the same.
