Your questions answered
You'll find most commonly asked questions below in our FAQ. If your question isn't answered, feel free to contact us.
Will my lawn change during the different seasons?
Yes. All of the lawn varieties we sell here at Lilydale Instant Lawn are summer grasses, meaning they are drought tolerant and tough. Summer grasses are most active during the warmer months – September to May in Victoria.
Summer grasses go dormant during the cooler months, meaning they experience little to no growth. We recommend fertilising at the beginning of winter and the beginning of spring to ensure a healthy lush lawn.
In the event of a severe frost, your grass may experience some colour loss. If you see wear in your grass during the cooler months, we recommend reducing traffic until spring.
The good news is, as soon as the warmer weather returns your grass will self-repair and regain its vibrant green sheen.
If I have questions and need advice about my lawn can Lilydale Instant Lawn help?
Yes. The experienced team of professionals at Lilydale Instant Lawn are more than happy to help with any inquiries and questions. We offer free advice via email or over the phone for the life of your lawn.
Is Sir Walter available in seed?
Unfortunately, no Sir Walter is grown from runners, its seedhead is infertile. If areas of your lawn need to be patched, you can purchase individual pieces of Sir Walter Buffalo Instant Lawn.
When do I need to fertilise and what product is recommended?
We recommend fertilising approximately 6 weeks after laying your turf. Then, for best results, fertilise a minimum of four times a year, in September, December, March, and April. For further details please refer to the page for your particular lawn variety.
What weed/bug do I have and how do I treat it?
For further information on all weed and pest troubleshooting please refer to our lawn weeds blog.
Will my turf lose colour in the winter?
All warm-season grasses will lose some colour over the winter period as their growth slows. Sir Walter Buffalo keeps the best winter colour.
Learn More about winter lawn care
Is Sir Walter available in seed?
Unfortunately, no Sir Walter is grown from runners, its seedhead is infertile. If areas of your lawn need to be patched, you can purchase individual pieces of Sir Walter Buffalo Instant Lawn.
When do I need to fertilise and what product is recommended?
We recommend fertilising approximately 6 weeks after laying your turf. Then, for best results, fertilise a minimum of four times a year, in September, December, March, and April. For further details please refer to the page for your particular lawn variety.
What weed/bug do I have and how do I treat it?
For further information on all weed and pest troubleshooting please refer to our lawn weeds blog.
Will my turf lose colour in the winter?
All warm-season grasses will lose some colour over the winter period as their growth slows. Sir Walter Buffalo keeps the best winter colour.
Can I still install my turf during Winter?
Yes! We grow and harvest all of our premium turf varieties year-round.
However, when choosing to lay your lawn in the autumn/winter months we strongly advise to purchase the Super Starter Pack with your turf.
When you purchase turf from us during the colder months, we will provide you with specialised installation instructions to ensure that your lawn has the best chance of establishment.
Can I install my turf during Summer?
Yes! All our instant lawn varieties can be laid over the summer period.
Summer is a fantastic time to install instant lawn, as it establishes more quickly in warmer weather. This means you won't need to keep traffic off the area as long as you would during the cooler months.
It is vital that your Lilydale Instant Lawn is kept moist with regular daily watering until root growth is established. This will generally take around 3 to 6 weeks.
Lilydale Instant Lawn has plenty of high-quality Sir Walter DNA Certified, Eureka Kikuyu Premium VG and TifTuf Bermuda available all year round with our ability to grow and harvest turf across 3 different regions within Victoria.
Do I need to top dress with white washed sand?
As our exclusive QWELTS are cut thick, it is not necessary to top dress with sand. However, if you choose, you can apply whitewashed sand to the edges of your QWELT pieces. An appropriate amount is 0.5 m3 of whitewashed sand per 100 m2 of turf.
Sand adds weight to the turf, improving root-to-soil contact, and also stops the edges from drying out too much.
Do Lilydale Instant Lawn install your turf for you?
Yes we certainly do. Lilydale Instant Lawn has Contractors which we recommend to install your Lilydale Instant Lawn for you.
Do I need to remove the existing lawn or weeds?
Yes, we do recommend to remove all existing weeds. For more information on preparation CLICK HERE for our preparation page.
Which topsoil is best?
Lilydale Instant Lawn recommend a blended topsoil: a mixture of soil, mushroom compost, and sandy loam. Some suppliers may call this a 3-in-1 mix or a turf mix.
My street is steep and narrow, large trucks won’t fit & cannot turn around, can you deliver my turf?
Yes, we are always happy to offer an alternative delivery solution.
At the time of placing your order, our friendly sales team will ask the details of your delivery address along with access details such as main roads, schools in the area, unmade or unsafe road conditions, dead-end streets, narrow access, overhanging trees, roundabouts and traffic islands.
This is to ensure the delivery process goes as smoothly as possible, with no danger to our experienced drivers. If the area is difficult to access, as is often the case in the Dandenong Ranges and some other areas of regional Victoria, we can discuss your options for delivery. In this case, you may incur an increased delivery fee.
Do we deliver into regional Victoria?
Yes! We have allocated delivery days for different parts of regional Victoria; however, if you need your turf on a specific day, we can arrange delivery at an additional cost.
Tuesday – Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Inverloch – $135*
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale – $135*
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – Dromana, Rosebud, Portsea – $135*
What are your terms and conditions for delivery of my turf?
Please click here to view our terms and conditions
Can my turf be left close to my laying site or delivered into my backyard?
Absolutely – as long as our drivers have clear access. Our all-terrain forklifts measure 2.5 m x 2.5 m.
Please note that due to council regulations we are unable to place QWELTS on the road or footpaths, as these are classed as a thoroughfare.
Is pick up available?
Yes, we offer to pick up from our farm at Yarra Glen.
Lilydale Instant Lawn alternatively offers our customers the opportunity to pick up their Lilydale Instant Lawn from our outlet stores directly:
Our resellers are: (click on the name to go to their website)
- All Green Nursery - Hoppers Crossing & Epping
- Smart Water - Wantirna, Burwood, Hoppers Crossing
- Malvern Irrigation - Malvern
- Blackwoods - Warragul
- Dunbar Rd Landscapes - Traralgon
- Lakeside Gardens Pakenham
- The Green Centre - Keilor Park
- Inverloch Garden Supplies - Inverloch
- Turf Mate - Cranbourne South
- Bay Road Nursery - Sandringham
Do you have a minimum amount of turf that I have to order for delivery or pick-up?
We can deliver as much or as little turf as you need, straight to your door, though the delivery fee is a little higher for small orders.
How soon can I have my turf?
We harvest out of our various Victorian farm locations 6 days a week. If you place the order before 11 am, we can generally deliver your Lilydale Instant Lawn to you the next day. However, this does of course depend on how busy we are, so we recommend you get your order in early!