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At Big River Instant Turf, we take a great deal of care over our lawns.

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Who Are We?

Big River Instant Turf is a market leader in providing exceptional quality instant turf, with the excellence and service that comes from years of experience. Originally founded by Joe Erceg, this family-run operation has evolved into a professional team of turf experts, striving to provide you with the ultimate in instant lawn quality, year-round.

Our commitment to quality Turf

At Big River Instant Turf, we take a great deal of care over our turf. We understand that a healthy, lush lawn is like a breath of fresh air through your environment. And for that reason, we don’t use any chemical fertilsers. In fact, Big River Turf is the only producer of organic turf in the whole of Australia.

The Big River Instant Turf difference

When you select Big River Instant Turf for your lawn, you’ll be receiving turf that has been grown using our organic Supercharge – a natural biological stimulant containing nutrients and minerals to specifically promote a diverse active living system in the soil. The Supercharge encourages naturally occurring micro-organisms to thrive, and they go on to compost organic matter within the soil, multiplying and in turn creating more organic matter. The resulting soil displays significantly improved health, increase plant yields and greater sustainability.

No project too big, or too small

At Big River Instant Turf, we’re able to adapt to your project, no matter how big or small. We supply several of Victoria’s most significant developers. (including Programmed Property Services, Lend Lease and Turn Point Group), as well as some of the state’s largest and most well respected landscape construction companies. We also service a range of retail nurseries, local government premises and private builders. Regardless of your project parameters, we can provide the perfect turf solutions.

Our dedication to Aussie lawns

If we were to define our mission here at Big River Instant Turf, we would say we’re brining back the great Aussie lawn. How do we do that? We educate people about the benefits of having a lawn in their surrounding environment. After all, the average Australian garden lawn will provide more oxygen than the world’s biggest tree – that means you’ll have a significant natural air filter and carbon dioxide recycling system, right there on your doorstep. So if you’re looking to create an area of green in your surrounds, remember that a synthetic option might provide the boost of colour, but it can’t provide you with fresh, clean air like a natural turf.

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Products

We don’t use any chemical fertilsers. In fact, Big River Turf is the only producer of organic turf in the whole of Australia.

 

Our Turf
Kikuyu Turf
rrp $7.90sqm plus GST

This robust grass is a self-sufficient and drought tolerant stalwart of the turf world. Kikuyu is the lawn that you can depend on. It can tolerate a range of soil types, and prospers beneath full sunlight in the warmer months. With its aggressive growth properties, Kikuyu is a perfect turf solution in local parks, schools and homes – especially those with outdoor pets. Able to withstand heavy use, this lawn is adept at repairing itself, so a fantastic option for lawns that need to handle plenty of wear and tear. We recommend mowing your Kikuyu Turf to a height of 20-25mm.

Santa Anna Couch Turf
rrp $7.90sqm plus GST

The ultimate all-rounder, Santa Anna is one of the most popular turfs on the market. A soft rolling lawn, this turf has a fine texture, making it ideal for both sports and entertaining – the perfect picnic lawn. The definitive Aussie turf, this grass prospers in full sunlight, especially in the Victorian climate. Robust and adept at self-repair, this grass is widely used at both domestic and commercial properties, as well as sports venues. Santa Anna’s delicate texture and lateral growth is best suited to a low mowing height of between 10-25mm.

Buffalo Kakadu Turf
rrp $13.50sqm plus GST

The rising star of the turf world, Buffalo Kakadu is becoming known as the most exceptional lawn on the market. This new product displays new levels of versatility for a turf – it tolerates both shade and drought, and maintains growth throughout the winter. Buffalo Kakadu has a soft texture, is tolerant to wear, can handle salty conditions, is low maintenance and has a thick thatch which resists weed growth. Additionally, this robust lawn keeps some of its deep, rich green colour throughout the year, and has runners to aid its self-repair process. An outstanding turf that can handle a range of conditions and locations, Big River Instant Turf recommends a mowing height of 20-30mm.

Line Planting

At Big River Instant Turf, you can rely on our line planting service to ensure your cool season surfaces are converted into warm season surfaces, and establish new areas with minimal disturbance. Using our line planting machine to cut rolls of mature turf into sections, we take stolons and rhizomes of the warm season grass, and insert it directly into the soil. This puts the turf in direct contact with the growing medium, and lets it strike directly into the soil profile. The result is faster establishment of your turf, protection from the elements, and ultimately, a higher quality lawn. The benefits of converting from a cool season surface to a warm season surface include: - reduced water consumption - improvement in surface quality, durability and stability - reduction in maintenance costs

Organic Turf Fertiliser and Soil Conditioners

The best lawns are those that are nurtured with the best fertilisers and conditioners. And at Big River, we know how important it is to nourish and care for our turf. It’s for that reason that we don’t leave it to anyone else to feed our lawns – in conjunction with Nutratherm Australia, we have developed our own range of fertilisers and soil conditioner to ensure the best results when growing our turf. The Big River Instant Turf organic soil stimulant – Supercharge – is a natural biological stimulant that has earned the Biological Farmers Australia (BFA) tick of approval. After all, if you want the healthiest lawn, you have to ensure you’re feeding it the healthiest nutrients. Supercharge contains nutrients and minerals that naturally encourage and stimulate an active living system in your soil, allowing beneficial micro-organisms to flourish. This little eco-system will then compost organic matter in your soil, and in turn, create more organic matter. The resulting soil is brimming with health, helping your turf to develop into a healthy and rich lawn. Our Supercharge products are available directly from Big River Instant Turf, and are the perfect natural nourishment for your instant lawn.

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Supply and installation of Instant Turf

Commercial Turf Installation
Residential Turf Installation & Self-Preparation Including Turf Installation

Commercial Turf Installation

Large commercial projects require critical preparation and installation. At Big River Instant Turf, our professional team of qualified and experienced landscapers are available for hire to assist on your project, and look after all areas of turf preparation and installation. Regardless of location, the preparation of the turf is critical. The Big River landscaping team will examine drainage at the site, check stability, and establish irrigation coverage and levels. Once all test results are collated, the team will rectify any issues, before commencing with the laying of the turf. Since site levels, drainage and irrigation will have a significant impact on the successful establishment of the lawn, the Big River landscaping team is committed to ensuring that your lawn isn’t pooling or holding excess water. If you’re unsure about any aspect of your turf project, call us today for a no obligation free quote.

Residential Turf Installation

If you’ve made the decision to transform your lawn with Big River Instant Turf, no doubt you want to match the quality of our turf with an excellent installation. That’s why we offer a residential turf installation service to help you create a perfect lawn, and help you to take care of your own landscaping project. Our team of qualified, experienced and friendly landscapers are available to assist on your turf project, simply give us a call for free quote.

Self-Preparation Including Turf Installation

If you’re used to getting your hands dirty in the garden, and feel confident in tackling your turf installation yourself, then take a look at our easy to follow guide below:
Step 1 - Preparation – A few weeks prior to turf installation, you’ll need to prepare the designated area by removing all weed matter, including roots. We recommend applying glyphosate better known as Round Up (this will kill the entire weed, including the roots). For the best final result, it’s also a good idea to rotary hoe the area and level off.
Step 2 – Install topsoil – Sandy loam with a bit of organic matter is our recommended top soil. Lay at a depth of 50-70mm. Spread evenly across the area, before rolling the soil to create a firm, uniform base.
Step 3 – Install turf – Spread a soil conditioner evenly over the surface (we recommend our Supercharge soil conditioner), using 20kgs per 50sqm. Start laying your turf from the outside edges, creating a border, and ensuring you stagger the joins like brickwork (to prevent the turf drying out). Lay each roll as close as possible to the next without overlapping. For best results, roll the new turf once it has been laid.
Step 4 – Watering in – For best results, mix 1 part fertiliser to 10 parts water, and ensure the entire lawn area receives a thorough drink (we recommend using Supercharge Turf Boost for optimum results). Ensure that the turf stays moist for 2-3 weeks after it is installed.

FAQs

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Q. Does Big River Instant Turf deliver?


A. Yes, Big River Instant Turf offer a delivery service. Our delivery prices vary for distance travelled and amount of turf ordered. Please call or email us for a quote to your area.



Q. Can I collect my instant turf directly from the farm?


A. Yes – but please review our disclaimer regarding contactless pick-up etc Pick Up Guide



Q. How Long before I should mow my new lawn?


A. Each site is different due to soil preparation, weather conditions etc. Generally, you should be able to mow your lawn 2-4 weeks after installation. If you find it hard to lift up your turf, that means the roots have taken and should be fine to mow.



Q. Do I receive a trade discount?


A. We do offer trade discounts to tradesmen. Please ask one of our friendly staff to provide you with a registration form, once this has been completed and submitted you will receive our trade discount.



Q. How much notice to do I need to provide before I receive my turf?


A. Generally we require 24-48hrs notice for your order. This may vary from time to time due to influx of orders.



Q. How big is each instant turf roll?


A. Each turf roll is one square metre, The individual turf rols measures 600mm wide X 1700mm long once they are laid out.



Q. How often do I water my grass?


A. Each grass type is different. However after installation it is important that all grass types be kept moist for the first 2-3 weeks. Each grass type will have different water requirements, please ask one of our staff for more information on water requirements for each turf.



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