Living with Sun and Shade

It is difficult to gauge how much sunlight an area receives, so the only method of working it out is to watch the area during the day and find out which direction it faces. Areas facing North & East are better than areas facing West & South.

“Sir Walter” requires a minimum 3 hours of quality sun, that is between the hours of 9am – 3pm, outside these times more sunlight is required. Morning sun is more valuable than afternoon because it is more intense. Building shade is worse than tree shade because it keeps the ground temperature down.

Tree shade is also very hard to gauge as the foliage of the tree determines the amount of light let in and often a pruning of any low limbs will help with establishment of the new lawn. Shallow rooted and surface roots of trees are also a problem as the tree is established and therefore can be overpowering robbing the lawn of valuable moisture and nutrients. To combat this we suggest that at least 100mm or more of soil is placed over any exposed roots or if possible cut out some of the problem roots.

Path Grass Shade

Tree shade is also very hard to gauge as the foliage of the tree determines the amount of light let in and often a pruning of any low limbs will help with establishment of the new lawn. Shallow rooted and surface roots of trees are also a problem as the tree is established and therefore can be overpowering robbing the lawn of valuable moisture and nutrients. To combat this we suggest that at least 100mm or more of soil is placed over any exposed roots or if possible cut out some of the problem roots.

Palm trees ( especially Golden Canes) have a very aggressive root structure and commonly cause lawns to fail, this problem can be over come by digging a trench around the base of the palm about 1 metre out, down about 300mm to cut off these roots, then put a good amount of soil down before laying, this gives the lawn an equal start. So when around palms, extra watering may be necessary to feed both lawn and palm.

South sides of buildings generally have a situation where in middle of winter there is no sun for about 6 weeks, and then in summer it receives full sun for a couple of months. In this area “Sir Walter” has proven to be successful because over the year it has received enough units of sunlight.

Wear & Tear if your area receives light use it should be okay, however if you plan to use this area for kids then you need more hours of sunlight to allow for the lawn to recover(4-5hrs) and if there are dogs then at least 5-6 hours of sunlight.

There are a number of vital points to remember about shady conditions which can make the difference between failure and success.

  • Scalping is one of the worst things to do, that is where the mower is set too low or the undulation of the ground causes the mower to cut in and remove all of the green foliage.
  • The height of the lawn in shade is critical, the more shade the higher the height of the lawn 75-100mm is common.
  • Mowing in shady areas causes a major setback in the condition of the lawn and therefore should only be done 4-6 weeks in summer and maybe not at all during winter. Don’t mow your lawn just to pick up leaves, this causes stress and takes a while to recover.
  • Over fertilizing in shady areas burns off all new growth, so only fertilize when lawn is losing colour not when it is thinning out as this is most likely to be from lack of light. Lawn in shade requires less fertilizer than an area that is in full sun, the same applies for water.
  • Over watering prevents oxygen from reaching the root zone, so only water when lawn is not moist. Poor drainage causes the soil to become stagnate, soil should be able to breath.
  • Lawn grubs like moist, damp and fertile areas and therefore shady areas are prone to attacks, so watch carefully with a new lawn.
  • If your lawn is thinning out and it is green, moist, lawn grub free, minimal wear and tear & has not suffered a major setback then most likely cause is the lack of light.

Sir Walter is an excellent lawn for shady areas, here are a few tips to help:

  • Ensure your lawn does get some filtered light.
    If you have it growing under trees don’t let any leaf litter build up, make sure you remove the leaves so the blades can get any available light.
  • You may find that in winter the grass thins out a little bit and that’s perfectly normal.
  • Reduce the traffic flow in the shady areas, keep that right down to a minimum because that may wear the grass out.
  • Follow a good lawn maintenance program.

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My backyard went from mud pit and weeds to the perfect lawn.

I had tried to do it myself but it failed…. Nothing took. I did the bunnings turf which was taken over by couch again somehow. $800 wasted.

Daley have finally given me the lawn I so badly wanted. The grass has taken. It’s high quality. I got a certificate as certified sir Walter and looks amazing !!

Pat and team used the appropriate chemicals to kill everything off before prep day.

It was expensive for 50m2 (approx $2500) but you know what, sure was nice to come home and it was all taken care of!
The boys had to spray twice, add a fair bit of soil, grade it, and supply and install. It was worth it for me considering how much money I had already wasted.

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Pats always willing to take call and give advice to ensure appropriate care of lawn in early days which I was thankful for post some investment gone into this.

They also fertilised my neighbours front yard for using their drive way and there grass looks great right now. So the quality of products they use is good.

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Terry and Harley worked absolute wonders! So happy with our new lawn... from start to finish they were really easy to deal with and offered great advice! As soon as it was laid it looked like it had been there forever and it took to the soil beautifully! Terry was kind enough to give me his sprinkler and tap timer when he noticed ours had been broken - above and beyond! Pictures just under 4 weeks after installation - front before mow, inside fence after it's first mow! These are unedited... it's so green!! Thank you Daleys Turf!
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ross shinkel
Daleys Turf are a really great business to help you with all your lawn needs.
We had a problem with drainage at our property and lost some of the turf that Daleys had supplied.
Harley and the staff were very understanding,helpful and honoured the guarantee, supplied replacement turf.
We would highly recommend this business and particularly Harley for excellent service
Karra Haight
Terry and Harley worked absolute wonders! So happy with our new lawn... from start to finish they were really easy to deal with and offered great advice! As soon as it was laid it looked like it had been there forever and it took to the soil beautifully! Terry was kind enough to give me his sprinkler and tap timer when he noticed ours had been broken - above and beyond! Pictures just under 4 weeks after installation - front before mow, inside fence after it's first mow! These are unedited... it's so green!! Thank you Daleys Turf!
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Mike Saunders
We have had a major landscaping project including a pool and over 200sq mtrs of turf. We chose Daleys Turf because they grow the turf, provide an installation service but most importantly because Pat who came round to quote was very knowledgeable and it would be him managing and laying the turf. Pat and the team arrived as agreed and worked hard all day and I find it difficult to find the words to describe the transformation they created for us. Pat worked with us all day checking it was going as we wanted and making suggestions that would help with drainage and looks. We are absolutely delighted with the outcome. Pat called a few days later to check all was well and we know he is just a phone call away if we need advice. We even got a lawn care pack at the end of the day! Daleys Turf were not the cheapest quote we got but we are so pleased we chose them. Thank you Pat and Team. A few of before and after pics but they don't do justice to the quality of the job.
Jon O
What a bloody sensational job! Had the boys from Daley’s Turf supply and lay the turf at our house this morning. The Sir Walter turf was top notch quality (the deepest green I’ve ever seen) and all the workers were friendly, polite and very knowledgeable. Also had the privilege of meeting the owner when he came to quote the job, so a massive thanks to you Terry and your staff. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!!
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Highly recommend.
Colette Taylor
Our excellent experience with Daleys Turf started when Harley Schenk arrived at our home to assess our requirements for a new front lawn. His expertise coupled with his friendly manner and detailed explanation created an immediate confidence that assurred us we had chosen the best company for our needs. Harley arrived on schedule, was well presented and wasted no time in preparing the quote. On the day of installation again he arrived on time with his colleague Patrick and together they carried out the task. They were painstaking in their efforts in preparing the site and laying the new turf. I have witnessed many lawns being laid in our suburb and I can honestly state that my lawn stands out from the rest, due to the quality of the product and the meticulous standard of Harley's workmanship. If you think your lawn is in need of replacement do not hesitate to engage Harley at Daleys Turf, you will not be disappointed.
Marcelo Guedes
We had the Sir Walter Buffalo lawn in your previous home, and most of our friends and family always mentioned how beautiful was our turf.

This time around, when we were looking for a lawn option to suit our new home, we knew it should come from Daleys Turf. They have a great variety of options in their farm, and from choosing the right lawn to all advice received and the installation - we cannot fault this business!

Special thanks to Patrick and his dedicated team for helping us create an amazing frontyard with their Sir Grange Zoysia.

We absolutely love the way it looks, and the very low maintenance required. We feel like living on a golf course with the best lawn in town.

From neighbours to people driving near our house, everyone loves it. It’s a show stopper!!

Thank you Daleys Turf

Cheers,
Marcelo and Gabi
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Henry Martin
Excellent service, beautiful product. Highly recommend any person or landscape business to use the Daleys team. They go above and beyond to make a project come together. Very thankful.
adrian merzi
After all this rain I had to to redesign the front garden leaving bare patches in the lawn.I went to Daley’s turf to grab a couple of rolls buffalo and found the staff went above and beyond to help with what I needed, so helpful and obliging. Would definitely recommend to everyone.
Hannah Simpson
Pat and the team were excellent from start to finish. Great communication and really knowledgeable. Would absolutely use them again! Thanks guys!
Luke A
Incredible install from Pat and his team at Daleys.

These guys are super knowledgeable and very passionate. It was very refreshing to deal with such professionals.

These photos were taken a couple months after install on the first mow. It looks and feels incredible.
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We have no hesitation in recommending Daley's Turf to you. They have delivered a first rate product in a professional manner. There was great communication with the company. The turf was ordered, an onsite inspection and discussion of alternatives and in no time we have a beautiful lawn. Special thanks to Harley for making it happen.
Matthew Martin
Terry and the team were amazing, we had 950m2 of Sir Grange laid and the team took extra care and detail in laying the grass. Terry was extremely accomodating in helping me get to my end goal, highly recommend Daley's Turf and look forward in utilising Terry and the team in the future, thank you.
Roslyn BYRNE
We’re very happy with the Sir Walter laid by Daleys Turf. This is its first winter and the area doesn’t get a lot of sun, but we are thrilled with how well it is going and how it has retained its greenness. We still have some further renovation work to do on our yard but having the turf laid gave it a brilliant start. Daleys Turf also have great customer service and follow up from time to time to see how their handiwork is going! Highly recommend this company!
Jazzy B
Recently had over 1100 sqm of Sir Walter DNA Certified turf installed at my property by Daley's Turf. The turf is superb quality and looking fantastic in my front & backyards. The whole project management with Harley was 100% outstanding ~ from the initial & follow up consultations, soil preparation advice, help choosing the right turf for our block and finally the install with his small team. Absolute 5 star review to Daley's Turf for such an amazing project done to the highest level. Thanks 🙂
Marc
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