Archives for February 2012

Well even though it is really quite damp outside at the moment, people still want turf. Whether it be to stop all that dirt running away down the hill, or to stop all the mud coming inside, Grass is so much better outside your place than mud! And that’s why we are still cutting! As you can see this is from earlier today, where the boys and I (yes I was out there in the rain, and mud. And so was Hollie my daughter, but she stayed in the truck and took the photo of Poppa driving a pallet over to the truck that we just finished cutting. She also took some lovely pictures of clouds, and her leg, fingers and some dirt on the floor. But this one was the best, and really the only one that was worth while. But Hollie your picture is published!) were out in the lovely weather cutting grass for a home, because the lovely family didn’t want their top soil going to someone Else’s house!

 

So don’t worry it is not too wet here to cut for you! Unless we are under water and then that Couldn’t happen again this year, could it? Fingers crossed, as well as grass!

 

Chat Soon

Sare

How many times have we all just gone, “Yeah that’s about right” or “Near enough is good enough”, and then we get to the end and it just doesn’t work.

 

I myself LOVE to bake. Cakes, scones (I am actually a prize winning champion with my scones), brownies, pies, I love to bake. And the general rule of thumb taught to me by my Grandmother was less is more when baking. But this is definitely not the case when turfing your lawn. Especially when you are only a few meters short.

 

Do it once and do it right. Take the time to measure your lawn. Not many people have a measuring wheel at home to measure up their yard. But if you go back to primary school in a little memory flash back you may remember that most adults pace size is about 1 meter in length. So give that a go as a measuring wheel replacement, but walk it out twice and see if you get the same. If you do Great, if not try a third time and use your best judgement.

 

Also not many people have a perfectly square backyard. Most yards are funny shapes. But can usually be broken down into shapes that we can all work out the size of. So look at your yard and do a small sketch and see what you can do. I know I am a visual person and when its on paper it is so much easier for me to work out.

 

But if you are one of those gifted many who can look at an area and just know the size, like my father, then order away. But maybe get someone to measure it just in case. Like us. We do it for free and then you know how many meters are involved at your place. And we can bring little sample pots for you to check out what grass will suit your yard and lifestyle. Then you only have to get the turf in once, not twice or 4 times like a customer the other day.

 

Happy measuring

Sare

Well at Coastal turf we don’t really believe in having 2 days off a week, just one is enough for Dad. He is not the type to sit around and watch tv. He would rather be out on the farm or better yet in the truck bringing grass to your house- Rain Hail or Shine.
If you want to install your turf on Saturday why have it sitting at your place cooking in the sun or being drowned in the rain when you can have it delivered first thing Saturday morning?

And we all get involved. Last week I was told that since Marcus is at preschool now and I have 2 days at work without him (I had all these delusions of having a day to myself maybe doing ladies lunch or something relaxing. Silly me) I could learn to drive the bobcat and maybe even the big truck. So watch out for me one Saturday delivering to your place. I do enjoy the office though. I was going to say that it’s calmer and easier but in retrospect the office doesn’t have air conditioning and the truck does. I end up walking around the office and then back and forth from the farm and the truck I can sit and maybe even enjoy a little music. And I don’t mind being dirty. Hang on I think this may be a good idea. It’s just I don’t know if I am as strong as the men in the trucks when it comes to pulling out the ramps. I know I’ll take my kids to help. Awesome
Just please remember I will still need at least a days notice to get you your turf.

So see you soon

Sare

Well I don’t know about everyone else, but my house is quiet during the  day, Crazt in the morning and then slow and exhausted in the afternoon. Yes that’s right School has gone back and Marcus my littlest went to Pre-School this year. Its sad and lonely during the days now and the office and farm just aren’t as much fun. There is no real need for the toys to be here now, and like Macca (one of our amazing Truck driver and Grass Grower extraordinaire – and the adopted uncle of the family) we can’t really drive the tractor across the farm for no real reason anymore. Its only the first week and I can’t wait for school holidays. But it does mean that during the day now I have lots more time to talk and listen and help all of you with your Turf needs and desires.

 

And like the saying goes “the Grass is Always Greener on the Other Side.” I will miss all of them now, but maybe not so much in Holidays. So everyone lets get your grass grenner at your place so I can’t miss my kids and you can have a great place to send your kids out onto when they come home from school.

 

Chat Soon

Sare