Browse Forums Landscape & Garden Design 1 Aug 18, 2009 4:36 pm Hi Guys, wonder if i can get some advice please? One side of my house gets full sun all day, I like the saphire buffalo and sir walter . Would that suit that area?? its about 290sqm Also the other side of my house prob bout 80m2 gets a lot of shade, maybe about 2 hours of sun per day. Would the saphire buffalo or sir walter work there?? I am on clay soil HARD clay It is ridiculous to even try to dig it with the shovel. I have heard i should put gypsum on it to break it up. can i just srpinkle it over the top and then put top soil down for the turf?? or do i need to get a rotary hoe first, and mix the gypsum through?? What about empire zoysia?? would that work in those areas?? i just dont want something that will dry out in the hot sunny side and die on the shady side Living in Caloundra Thread****** Lovin my house all finished!!! Now tackling the HUGE task of the Garden- viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14782 Re: another turf question - reccommendation?? 2Aug 19, 2009 5:10 pm Anyone,??? I need to order the turf next week and am still unsure?? Living in Caloundra Thread****** Lovin my house all finished!!! Now tackling the HUGE task of the Garden- viewtopic.php?f=31&t=14782 Re: another turf question - reccommendation?? 3Aug 20, 2009 8:45 am Hey mate I am in sort of the same boat. I can't find EZ in Melb at the moment. I am going to use Sapphire Fine Soft Leaf Buffalo In terms of soil prep just follow Fu's instructions n the site: 1. till the soil with a cultivator, hire a small one. 2. get certified organic soil (and in a clay soil some lawn sand too) delivered and dig it through with the cultivator to around 300mm at a minimum, deeper if possible. (If I cant find (afford) this I would buy lawn/garden soil mix) 3. mix in gypsum and add in powerfeed to which will act quicker than gypsum. 4. add spongolite and zeolite if you can. These help hold nutrients and do some other things too. 5. I suggest using "Olsens green bio" as well. 6. level with a nail rake to some extent and then hire a soil spreader (it's like a broom with bars on it instead) Then rake with a wide plastic leaf rake. 7. do a quick lap with the compactor (in sandy soils you will want to spend some time on this, best get a cold beer ready to have on hand ) rake over again to make sure it is all level and fairly firm. 8. lay out the borders first like painting a wall. 9. roll out the turf. 10. firm it up with the compactor and concentrate on high spots. 11. get plenty of seasol onto it and powerfeed regularly. Also get some molasses on it. 12. lots of water everyday unless good rain has occurred. 13. lots of powerfeed over the months to come. 14. every few months hit it up with some molasses and blood and bone. 15. regular use of wetting agents through the year. *a wetting agent won't be needed when first laying. Re: another turf question - reccommendation?? 4Aug 21, 2009 1:46 am http://www.empireturf.com.au/ http://www.ozbreed.com.au/videos/video_ ... eaming.wmv There really is no better example for what turf you should choose The ultimate in waterwise turf and needs bugger all maintenance so costs are reduced and you get more time They using concrete or timber sleepers? Timber or steel uprights? Any drainage behind sleeper? 3 5831 Hi, Apologies - I know there is plenty out there on this but struggling to put together the puzzle. We're planning our garage/external laundry to master bedroom and… 0 11096 thank you! do we need to get this or our builder before we commence new build on the block? 2 10404 |