How to Prepare Your Yard for Turf Installation – Sunshine Coast Guide 🏗️🌱

Installing new turf on the Sunshine Coast is an exciting way to transform your outdoor space, but proper preparation is key to ensuring your lawn establishes quickly and stays healthy long-term. Whether you're laying Buffalo, Couch, or Zoysia turf, following these turf preparation steps will set your lawn up for success.

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Step 1: Clear the Area for Your New Turf 🔄

Before laying new turf, you must remove any existing grass, weeds, large rocks, or debris to prevent competition for nutrients and ensure your new turf takes root properly.

✔ Spray out old grass & weeds using glyphosate herbicide (apply at least two weeks before turf installation). Glyphosate is non-residual after 24 hours and will not affect your new lawn. 
✔ Remove dead grass manually with a shovel, turf cutter, or machinery for larger areas (skip bins are a great way to dispose of the existing grass/soil)
✔ Clear out rocks, sticks, and debris to create a smooth base for your new lawn.

📌 Pro Tip: If you're dealing with persistent weeds, a second application of herbicide may be needed before moving on to soil preparation.

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Step 2: Prepare the Soil for Your New Turf 🌱

Healthy soil is the foundation of a thriving lawn, especially in the Sunshine Coast’s warm climate. Here's how to get the best base for laying turf:

✔ Loosen compacted soil using a rotary hoe or tiller.
✔ Ensure proper soil levels – Aim for at least 100mm of quality topsoil for best root establishment.
✔ Add a turf underlay (premium sandy loam or organic mix) to improve drainage and turf growth.
✔ Spread & level the soil using a rake or lawn leveler to ensure an even surface.

📌 Pro Tip: Turf grows best when the soil is slightly sloped for drainage. If your lawn area holds water, consider installing turf drainage solutions before laying your new grass.

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Step 3: Fertilise the Soil Before Turf Installation 🐔💩

Before laying new turf on the Sunshine Coast, it’s recommended to boost the soil with nutrients and ensure proper moisture levels.

✔ Apply a starter fertiliser like CK88 to promote strong root development.

📌 Pro Tip: If you have sandy soil, mix in organic matter or a soil conditioner (chook poo works great) to improve moisture retention and reduce watering needs.

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Step 4: Final Leveling & Compacting 📏

A level base is crucial for smooth, even turf installation. Follow these steps to ensure your new lawn gets the best possible start:

✔ Use a lawn roller or compactor to firm up the soil without making it too hard.
✔ Rake over the area again to smooth out any uneven spots.
✔ Check levels – The final soil height should be ~20mm below pathways and driveways to allow for turf thickness.

📌 Pro Tip: Walk over the area to spot soft spots or low patches and fix them before turf installation.

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Step 5: Lay Your New Turf! 🚀

Now that your site is fully prepared, your new turf is ready to be installed!

✔ Order fresh turf from a trusted turf supplier on the Sunshine Coast.
✔ Lay turf as soon as possible to prevent drying out.
✔ Water immediately after installation to help turf roots establish.

📌 Need help with turf installation? At True Blue Turfing, not only do we supply exceptional turf, we also provide professional site prep, turf supply, and expert installation to ensure your new lawn looks perfect.

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Why Choose True Blue Turfing for Turf Installation on the Sunshine Coast?

🌱 Best Turf Suppliers on the Sunshine Coast – We source only the highest-quality turf from multiple farms.
🚜 Full-Service Turf Installation – From soil preparation to installation, we handle everything for you.
☀️ Turf Experts with 4+ Years Experience – We’ve helped countless homeowners achieve their perfect lawn.
📦 Fresh Turf Delivered to Your Door – premium-quality Sunshine Coast grown turf, ready to lay.

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Get Expert Turf Advice Today! 🌿

📞 Call us: 0483 810 483
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