Remove all building waste & weeds (only if needed).
Spread a free draining soil to a depth of 7-15cm or better still,
loosen ground and mix in appropriate soil conditioners. Some Gypsum may
be needed as well if the soil is of a clay type.
For sandy soils, simply mix in organic material and rotary hoe.
Level the surface using a screeding board, lawn leveler, rack or similar device.
Apply a low analysis fertilizer with an N:P:K of approximately 5:6:5 or lawn starter
fertilizer to the surface and incorporate with a rake. You can bypass this stage if you
apply a slow release fertiliser after the lawn has rooted out (usually 14 days after laying
the turf). The best one is Scotts® Lawn Builder™ New Lawns & Repairs which has a higher
nitrogen ratio, but as it is slow release it is fine to use on new turf.
In hot months, moisten the soil, but do not make it so wet that you cannot walk on it.
Do not lay the turf grass on hot, dry soil, unless you lay a small area, hand water it,
then lay another area and repeat.
Lay the turf grass as soon as possible after delivery.
On hot days, lay a section of the instant turf grass and lightly water. Repeat until
all turf is laid. On cool days, the instant turf grass can be laid all at once. Roll and
water thoroughly within one hour of laying turf.
Water thoroughly for 7-10 days so turf is kept moist or until the buffalo lawn is established;
take care that the water is saturating the soil beneath the turf. In colder months, the buffalo
lawn will take longer to establish. The turf should not dry out until roots are established.
When the soil has firmed and the turf grass has rooted down, usually 1½ - 3 weeks after laying
(longer during winter), mow lightly to tidy up your new lawn.
