Calculating the correct amount of turf before you order avoids both shortfalls and unnecessary waste. The simplest method is to divide your lawn area into regular shapes — squares, rectangles, or triangles — measure each section separately, and add the totals together. For rectangular areas, multiply the length by the width in metres to get the square metreage. For irregular or curved shapes, add approximately five per cent to your final measurement to account for cutting and fitting around edges and obstacles. Each roll of Emerald Lawns turf covers approximately 0.836 square metres when laid flat, which allows you to convert your total area into a roll count. If you are unsure about any stage of measuring, please click here for our Measuring Guide, which covers standard and irregularly shaped lawns with step-by-step instructions.

Emerald Lawns provides a nationwide next-day delivery service across the island of Ireland, covering the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Orders are dispatched via a courier freight service and delivered to the address you specify at checkout. Delivery is subject to remaining availability and to our Terms and Conditions, which you should review before placing your order. Certain remote or island locations may have longer lead times or may fall outside the standard next-day service area — the online ordering system will confirm whether your specific county is eligible when you enter your details. To check delivery availability for your area and view full delivery information, please click here for details. We recommend ordering as early as possible to secure your preferred delivery date, particularly during peak seasons in spring and early summer when demand is highest.

Yes, you can select your preferred delivery date from the available dates shown during the online ordering process. To place your order and choose a delivery date, please click here. While you can select the delivery date, we are unable to specify what time of day the delivery will arrive. Emerald Lawns uses a next-day courier freight service, which means delivery may occur at any point during the delivery day, including the evening. If you plan to lay the turf early in the morning, we recommend selecting a delivery date for the day before you intend to lay it. This ensures the turf is on site and ready when you need it, without any delay. If you require an estimated time of arrival, please request this by replying to your order confirmation email on the morning of the scheduled delivery date.

Emerald Lawns are delivered by heavy goods vehicle equipped with a tail lift and a manually operated pallet truck. Your order is transported on pallets and offloaded to the closest point to your delivery address that the driver deems safe and accessible. The delivery driver will make the final judgement on where the vehicle can safely be parked and where pallets can be offloaded. The manual pallet truck used for offloading will only operate on a smooth, solid, and level surface. It cannot be used on gravel, grass, steps, or uneven ground. Delivery drivers are unable to carry or transport rolls to rear gardens, around the side of buildings, or up steps and paths. Please ensure that a suitable level surface is available at or near your delivery address before your order arrives. If access to your property is restricted or if you have specific delivery access requirements, we recommend contacting us in advance so that we can advise on the most suitable arrangement for your situation.

Each roll of Emerald Lawns turf measures approximately 609mm x 1,371mm (24 x 54 inches) when fully laid out flat. This gives a coverage of one square yard per roll, which is equivalent to approximately 0.836 square metres. Each roll is cut to a standard thickness of approximately 19mm (three-quarters of an inch), including the grass blade and root mat, and weighs between 15 and 20 kilograms depending on the moisture content at the time of cutting. All dimensions and weights are approximate, as turf is a natural product and small variations occur between harvests. When calculating how many rolls you need, divide your total lawn area in square metres by 0.836 to arrive at the roll count, and add a small percentage for cutting waste around edges. Please click here for our Measuring Guide to help with your calculation.

Emerald Lawns turf can be laid at any time of the year, provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Each season presents different conditions that affect how quickly the turf establishes. In spring and early autumn, soil temperatures are ideal for rapid root growth, and natural rainfall helps keep the turf moist without intensive watering. During summer, the turf must be kept adequately watered throughout the establishment period, as warm and dry conditions can cause rolls to dry out and shrink before the roots have taken hold. In winter, the risk of drying out is lower, but root growth is slower due to cold soil temperatures, meaning the lawn will take longer to fully establish and withstand regular foot traffic. Whichever season you choose, the essential requirement is that the turf is laid promptly on arrival and watered thoroughly immediately after laying.

Emerald Lawns turf should not be laid directly on top of an existing lawn. For best results, the existing grass, weeds, and vegetation should be removed and the ground prepared to a firm, level topsoil base before laying begins. The preparation process is the same as for seeding a new lawn — the soil should be broken up, large stones removed, and the surface firmed and levelled. Laying turf on a poorly prepared base will affect the speed at which roots establish and may result in an uneven finished surface. Turf rolls should be laid in a staggered pattern, similar to brickwork, with joints offset and butted closely together to avoid gaps opening between rows. For full guidance on preparing your ground and laying your new lawn correctly, please click here for details on how to create the perfect Emerald Lawn.

Emerald Lawns turf is a fresh, perishable product. Each order is harvested specifically for your delivery date and should be laid as soon as possible after arrival. The length of time rolls can safely be left unrolled depends primarily on air temperature and storage conditions. In warm or hot weather, rolls can deteriorate within 24 hours if left stacked and unrolled, as heat builds up inside the stack and the grass is deprived of light and airflow. In cooler conditions, turf can tolerate a short delay of one to two days if stored in a shaded location away from direct sun. If you are unable to lay the turf immediately, unroll the stacks onto a temporary area — a patio, path, or spare piece of ground — and water thoroughly to keep the grass alive and in good condition until you are ready to lay it permanently.

After laying, your new Emerald Lawn needs time to root into the soil below before it can withstand regular foot traffic. Walking on the lawn too soon can compress the roots, leave impressions in the soft surface, and slow the establishment process. As a general guide, avoid walking on the lawn until the turf has knitted firmly into the soil beneath — typically around two to three weeks after laying under normal conditions, though this varies depending on the season, soil type, and how consistently the lawn has been watered during the establishment period. To test whether the lawn is ready, tug on the grass in a small area. If it resists and does not lift, the roots have taken hold and light foot traffic is acceptable. If it pulls free easily, allow more time and continue watering.

The most important step immediately after laying your Emerald Lawn is to water it thoroughly. Turf rolls can begin to shrink within hours of laying if they are allowed to dry out, which causes gaps to open between the joins and can damage the root mat. Water the entire lawn to saturation immediately after laying and continue to water regularly throughout the establishment period, particularly during dry or warm weather. How frequently you need to water depends on the season — daily watering may be required in summer, while cooler and wetter months will need less attention. Avoid walking on the lawn while it is soft and the roots are still forming. Check the joins between rolls during the first two weeks and water promptly if you notice any shrinkage or gaps. Please click here for further information on caring for your new Emerald Lawn during the critical early stages of establishment.

You should begin mowing your new Emerald Lawn once it has established firmly enough to walk on without leaving impressions in the surface. Before mowing, confirm the turf has rooted by gently lifting a corner of one roll — if it resists and holds firm, the lawn is ready. When you mow for the first time, set the blade to a high cutting height and remove no more than 25% of the grass blade length in a single cut. Removing too much grass at once stresses the plant and can slow the establishment process. Gradually lower the cutting height over subsequent mowing sessions as the lawn matures and the root system strengthens. Always ensure mower blades are sharp — blunt blades tear rather than cut the grass, which causes the tips to discolour and weakens the plant. Click here for further details on lawn aftercare and mowing guidance.

Toadstools appearing on a newly laid lawn are a common and temporary occurrence and are not a cause for concern. They grow from fungal spores that occur naturally in fertile, organic soils and are often disturbed and brought to the surface during the turf harvesting process. When these spores encounter warm, moist conditions after laying, they germinate and produce visible toadstools. The toadstools are completely harmless to the lawn and do not indicate any disease or underlying problem with the turf or soil. They typically appear only during the first year after laying and are most common during periods of warm, wet weather in late summer and autumn. No treatment is necessary. If the toadstools are visually unwanted, remove them by hand or mow over them during your regular mowing routine. They will cease to appear naturally once the initial flush of spores has been exhausted.

Certain types of grubs and soil-dwelling larvae can cause significant damage to a lawn by feeding on grass roots below the surface. Common culprits in Ireland and Northern Ireland include leatherjackets — the larvae of the crane fly — and chafer grubs, both of which feed underground and can cause patches of grass to die back. An additional sign of a grub infestation is birds, particularly rooks, starlings, and magpies, repeatedly probing a specific area of lawn during autumn and winter, as they search for grubs beneath the surface. If you suspect a problem, carefully examine the soil in the affected area to identify the exact pest present, as different species may require different treatments. Identify the exact pest present and then apply a suitable insecticide as stated on the product label. If in doubt, seek advice from a local garden centre or pest control specialist.

Emerald Lawns is Ireland's leading turfgrass grower, with over 200 acres of specifically selected, stone-free land dedicated entirely to the production of high-quality cultivated turf. Our scale of operation allows us to produce consistent, premium-grade turfgrass and supply it at competitive prices, with nationwide delivery across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Unlike turf sourced from mixed agricultural land, Emerald Lawns turf is grown on land specifically selected and tested for turf production, resulting in a dense, weed-suppressed sward with a strong, established root system. We are the most frequently specified turfgrass supplier for professional landscapers, sports venues, housing developers, and local authorities across the island of Ireland. Whether you are a homeowner creating a new garden lawn or a contractor managing a large-scale project, Emerald Lawns provides the quality, reliability, and delivery service your project requires.

Yes, the Emerald Lawns website uses secure, encrypted connections throughout the ordering process to protect your personal and payment information. The payment stage of your order is handled entirely by Stripe, one of the world's most trusted and widely used online payment processors. Stripe collects and processes your card details directly on their secure servers — your full card number is never stored on the Emerald Lawns website. Once your payment has been processed, Stripe returns the result of your transaction to us so that we can confirm and dispatch your order. All data transmitted between your browser and the Emerald Lawns website is encrypted using SSL technology, indicated by the padlock symbol in your browser address bar. They collect your payment details and process your payment, with the results of your transaction then sent back to us. If you have any concerns about placing your order, please contact our team directly before purchasing.