FAQ's

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 which 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 between September and May in Victoria. Summer grasses will go dormant during the cooler months and if you suffer from a severe frost you may experience some colour loss.

The good news is as soon as the warmer weather returns your grass will self-repair retain back its beautiful green, we recommend fertilising going into Winter and the start of Spring to assist in dormancy. If you also see wear in your grass during the cooler months we recommend to reduce traffic until Spring.

If I have questions and need advice about my lawn can Lilydale Instant Lawn help?

Yes, Lilydale Instant Lawn have a very experienced team who are more then happy to help with inquiries and questions. We offer free advice over email or the phone for the life of your lawn.

So if you have any questions give our friendly team a call on 03 9730 1128

Can I still install my turf during Winter?

Yes you can! 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 with your turf the Super Starter Pack.

When you purchase turf from us during these months we will provide you with appropriate installation instructions to ensure that your lawn has the best chance of establishment throughout the cooler months.

Can I install my turf during Summer?

Yes!! All our Instant Lawn can be laid over the summer period.

Summer is a fantastic time to install Instant Lawn, with the warmer weather Instant Lawn establishes quicker meaning you won't need to keep traffic off the area as long as during the cooler months.

It is vital that your Lilydale Instant Lawn is kept moist with regular daily watering until root growth is established approx 3 to 6 weeks depending on the season.

Lilydale Instant Lawn have plenty of high quality Sir Walter DNA Certified, Eureka Kikuyu Premium VG and Eureka Kikuyu turf and Nullarbor Couch 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, their is no need to top dress with sand but if you choose to you can apply white washed sand to the edges of your QWELT pieces with the measurement of white washed sand (1/2m3 per 100m2).

Sand adds weight to the turf, improving root to soil contact, it 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 have Contractors which we recommend to install your Lilydale Instant Lawn for you. For Contractors details Contact Us or refer to our Installation Page

Do I need to remove existing lawn or weeds?

Yes, we do recommend to spray with a weed killer like Roundup, then wait 7 days before rotary hoeing, then spreading top soil. Alternatively, you can remove the top 100mm of the area, then replace with top soil.

Which topsoil is best?

Lilydale Instant Lawn recommend a blended topsoil, which is soil, mushroom compost & sandy loam mixed together. Some suppliers may call it 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,

Upon ordering we ask our customers, about access into their delivery site with our Prime Movers and each location access is looked at before delivery occurs. If we have any concerns we would contact you beforehand to discuss a suitable alternative. Our truck drivers are very experienced, however safety is paramount and we must have clear and safe access to enable the delivery of your turf.

Do we deliver into regional Victoria?

Yes we do deliver Lilydale Instant Lawn into regional Victoria.

We have allocated days which we deliver, however if you do need turf on a specific day, we can calculate the cost of delivery for you.

Tuesday $125* – Phillip Island, Wonthaggi, Inverloch

Wednesday $125* - Traralgon, Sale, Bairnsdale (I suggest this will be a daily delivery very shortly, we need to check this out). Before putting this up.

Thursday $125* – Dromana, Rosebud, Portsea

Under 20m2 deliveries charged at $185 within the Melbourne Metropolitan Area *conditions apply

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 yes as long as our Driver’s have clear access. Our forklifts measure 2.5 mtrs x 2.5 mtrs and are all terrain.

Please note that due to council regulations we are unable to place our lawn on the road or footpaths as these are classed as a thoroughfare and Council could get cross at both of us and issue a fine!

Is pick up available?

Yes you can pick your turf up from Lilydale Instant Lawn. If you have a suitable vehicle you can pick up your pre-ordered & pre-paid turf from our Yarra Glen farm. Please note that the turf can be very heavy and vehicle load limits apply. Please feel free to Contact U s to discuss vehicle load limits. You will be required to sign a pick-up delivery waiver if you require us to load turf into your vehicle with our forklift.

For your Lilydale Instant Lawn pick up convenience, we have allocated times for daily pick ups. They are:

Monday 3pm -4pm
Tuesday – Friday 8am – 9am & 3pm – 4pm
Saturdays – 8am – 9am (pre-order & pay before 3pm Friday)

We harvest fresh for every order, so give us time to harvest your order for pick up. We recommend placing your order by 12pm for that afternoon & the following morning.

Lilydale Instant Lawn alternatively offer our customers the opportunity to pick up their Lilydale Instant Lawn from our outlet stores directly: Their details are:

Do you have a minimum amount of turf that I have to order for delivery or pick-up?

We can deliver as much turf as you need or as little turf that you need, straight to your door.

If you are ordering more than 20M of turf to be delivered within our Melbourne metropolitan boundary, a delivery fee of $125 applies. * conditions apply

If you are ordering 19M or less of turf to be delivered within our Melbourne metropolitan boundary, a delivery fee of $185.00 applies. * conditions apply

How soon can I have my turf?

We harvest out of our various Victorian farm locations almost everyday of the week therefore, if you place the order before 11am, we can generally deliver your Lilydale Instant Lawn to you the next day. *conditions apply.

For our busy delivery days, we recommend you get your order in early!

Is Sir Walter available in seed?

Unfortunately not. Sir Walter can produce seed heads when stressed, however, they are infertile. If you have areas of your lawn which need to be patched you are able to purchase pieces of Sir Walter Buffalo Instant Lawn and patch the areas.

When do I need to fertilise and what product is recommended?

We recommend for you to fertilise approximately 6 weeks after laying your turf. Then for best results fertilise a minimum of 4 times a year, in September, December, March & again in April. For further details please refer to the lawn variety page of 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 ongoing maintenance page

Will my turf lose colour in the winter?

All warm season grasses will lose some colour over the winter period as they are not actively growing over this period.

If you would like green lawn all year round, we now have the solution for you. Please visit our Colourguard page for more information.

Sir Walter Buffalo will keep the best Winter Colour, and Lilydale Instant Lawn recommend fertilising in March and April.