Sir Walter Premium Buffalo

Sir Walter Premium Buffalo

Weight	20 kg
Dimensions	120 × 60 × 5 cm
Conversion Guide	Sold by the m2 – Slab size 1200x600mm (0.72m2)
Turf Type	Buffalo
Slab Size	1200mm x 600mm (0.72m2)
Shade Tolerance	High Tolerance (<2 hrs/day)

Price

$15.44

Installation

How to install your new lawn

Remove all building waste and weeds.
Spread a free draining soil to a depth of 7-15cm or loosen ground and mix in appropriate soil conditioners. For sandy soils, simply mix in organic material and rotary hoe.
Level the surface using a screeding board, lawn leveller or similar device.
Apply a low analysis fertiliser with an N:P:K of approximately 5:6:5 or lawn starter fertiliser to the surface and incorporate with a rake.
In hot months, moisten the soil but do not make the soil too wet. Do not lay turf on hot, dry soil.
Lay the turf as soon as possible after delivery using a brickwork pattern.
On hot days, lay a section of turf and lightly water. Repeat this until all turf is laid. On cool days, turf can be laid all at once. Roll and immediately water thoroughly.
Water thoroughly for 7-10 days or until turf is established. Take care that the water is saturating the soil beneath the turf. In colder months, the turf will take longer to establish. The turf should not dry out until the roots are established.
When the soil has firmed and the turf has rooted down, usually 2-3 weeks after laying, or longer in winter, mow lightly to tidy up the lawn.
Avoid walking on your new turf as much as possible during the establishment period to prevent the soil compacting and becoming uneven due to footprints.

Maintenance

Mowing

Mow your lawn regularly, removing no more than one third of the height per cut.
Ensure your mower blades are always sharp and in good condition.
Mowing height will vary depending on variety and situation, but generally 2-5cm in sunny or lightly shaded areas and 5-7cm in heavier shaded areas.
Try to avoid mowing your lawn when it is wet.

Fertilising

Lawns need to be fed to remain strong and healthy and to promote new growth and good looks.
Use a complete fertiliser in early April and early September.
If you need a quick green up, use a fertiliser high in nitrogen to promote a lush green lawn.
Do not overdo fertilisers. Little and often is more beneficial.

Watering

Water thoroughly and regularly to encourage a deep and vigorous root system so turf can fossick for water and better withstand hot, dry conditions.
Water only when needed, when a slight wilting is visible, usually once every 7-10 days in summer, more often on sandy soils, with much less or no water in cooler months.
Remember that infrequent, deep watering promotes a healthy lawn.
Over watering encourages excessive growth, disease and root rot.
It is best to water in the early morning. Night watering is not recommended.

Pests and Weeds

As with any natural product, occasional problems can occur:

Pests - Control insect pests when they appear. Watch for lawn grub, such as web worm or army worm. Apply suitable pesticides according to directions.
Weeds - A well maintained lawn should require little weeding, but if weeds do infest, hand eradication before seed heads develop is generally the best solution.

Watering Tips

New Turf

Begin watering new turf within half an hour after it is laid on the soil. Apply at least 2-3cm, or 1 inch, of water so that the soil beneath the turf is very wet. Ideally the soil 7 to 10cm, or 3 to 4 inches, below the surface should be moist.
Pull back a corner of the turf and push a screwdriver or other sharp tool into the soil. It should push in easily and have moisture along the first 7 to 10cm, or 3 to 4 inches. If not, apply more water.
Make absolutely certain that water is getting to all areas of your new lawn, regardless of the type of sprinkler system you use. Corners and edges are easily missed by many sprinklers, especially if windy, and are particularly vulnerable to drying out faster than the centre portion of your lawn. Areas near buildings dry out faster because of reflected heat and may require more water.
Runoff may occur on some soils and sloped areas before the soil is adequately moist. To conserve water and ensure adequate soak in, turn off the water when runoff begins, wait 30 minutes to an hour and restart the watering on the same area. Repeat this start and stop process until correct soil moisture is achieved.
For the next two weeks, keep the below turf soil surface moist with daily, or more frequent, watering. Especially hot, dry or windy periods will require increased watering amounts and frequency.
As the turf starts to establish its new roots into the soil, it will be difficult, impossible or harmful to pull back a corner to check beneath the turf. You can still use a sharp tool to check moisture depth by pushing it through the turf and into the soil.
Water as early in the morning as possible to take advantage of the daily start of the grass's normal growing cycle, usually lower wind speeds and considerably less water loss from high temperature evaporation.
If the temperature is very hot or hot winds are constant for more than half of the day, reduce the temperature of the turf surface by lightly sprinkling the area. This sprinkling does not replace the need for longer, deeper watering.
Infrequent and deep watering is preferred to frequent and shallow watering because the roots will only grow as deeply as the most frequently available water supply. Deeply rooted turf has a larger soil-water bank to draw moisture from and this helps the grass survive drought and hot weather.

Established Turf

Water thoroughly and regularly to encourage a deep and vigorous root system so turf can fossick for water and better withstand hot, dry conditions.
Water only when needed, when a slight wilting is visible, usually once every 7-10 days in summer, more often on sandy soils, with much less or no water in cooler months.
Remember that infrequent, deep watering promotes a healthy lawn.
Over watering encourages excessive growth, disease and root rot.
It is best to water in the early morning. Night watering is not recommended.