Comprehensive turf renovation solutions

At Musturf, we provide top-tier full lawn renovation services for golf courses, parks, councils, sports fields, and stadiums. Our experienced team utilises advanced equipment and techniques to help your existing lawn recover, promoting healthy growth and enhancing both its appearance and performance.

Our commitment to quality and innovation sets us apart. We employ eco-friendly practices, soil enhancements, and rigorous lawn maintenance to promote healthy lawn growth. Whether you're maintaining couch grass on a golf course, rejuvenating a bit-neglected park, or preparing a stadium for high foot traffic, Musturf delivers highly beneficial and lasting results.

Explore our specialised renovation process—from top dressing and aeration to thatch control and soil testing. These methods improve drainage, promote grass root development, and create the ideal conditions for new growth, keeping your turf performing strongly year-round.

Our renovation services

Deep Tine Aerator (DTA) 160 Lawn Aerator Machine

Verti-draining

Verti-draining is a deep aeration process that relieves soil compaction and improves water movement through the soil. This creates deep channels that support specific soil improvements and help lawns foundation stay strong. Roots grow deeper and stronger, giving you healthier turf that can handle heavy use and changing weather. We use the necessary equipment to get the best results every time.

Two sizes available:
- 1.6m (12mm tines)
- 2.7m (12mm, 19mm, 25mm tines)

Lawn Top Dressing using a Machine

Top dressing

Top dressing involves spreading a fine layer of quality soil or sand across the turf surface. This helps with soil improvements, breaks down thatch build up, and supports a healthy lawn. It also encourages new growth and creates a smooth, even surface for the best results.

Recycled top dressing

Recycled top dressing uses organic waste materials to create a sustainable soil amendment. It supports turf varieties that benefit from more frequent renovations and helps lawns that have started growing strongly during the warmer seasons. This eco-friendly mix enhances turf health and performance while minimising soil waste and promoting sustainability.

Earthquake Lawn Ledger

Earthquake

Our Earthquake is a hired machine that creates deep, lateral fractures in the soil to improve drainage and airflow. Unlike a manual aerating device, it works without disturbing the turf surface. This method actively supports growing turf varieties, helping to reduce compaction while promoting strong root development and enhancing turf health.

Turf Renovation Field top making

Field top making

Field top making uses laser-guided grading to level sports fields with precision. This process creates an even surface that supports turf varieties that require consistent play. It improves safety, reduces injuries, and helps with mowing and maintenance across the season.

Groundkeeper Mounted Mower

Scarifying

Scarifying removes thatch buildup and moss from the turf. This process opens the soil for better airflow and water movement, supporting new growth. It helps turf stay actively growing and keeps the surface firm and clean, especially during the warmer months.

Overseeding | Spreading new grass seed over existing turf

Over seeding

Over seeding spreads grass seed across the existing lawn to boost density and improve turf strength. It fills bare patches and supports better turf varieties. This method helps turf stay green and starts growing strongly, especially through the winter months.

Landscaping Machine for Turf Renovation

Blecavator

Our Blecavator combines soil cultivation and stone burying in one pass. It prepares a perfect seedbed by cultivating the soil and burying stones and debris, ensuring an optimal environment for grass seed germination and growth.

Turf Sprigging Method

Sprigging

Sprigging is a planting method that involves distributing grass sprigs or stolons over prepared soil. It is ideal for turf repair or establishment. Used during the warmer months, this method helps turf grow quickly. With the right sprinkler setup and proper care, it leads to thick, even coverage.

  • Drainage

    We offer custom irrigation and drainage solutions for your project, ensuring your lawn is sufficiently hydrated whilst not adversely affected.

  • Spraying

    The application of liquid fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticides to control weeds, pests, and diseases. Ensuring the health of your turf.

  • Agri-vator

    Vibrating tines to decompact soil and improve drainage. This process enhances root development and water infiltration.

  • More upon request

    If you have a special project in mind, get in touch with us today so we can arrange a custom plan for your lawn.
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FAQs

How often should turf renovations be done?

Some turf varieties require more frequent renovations to stay in top condition, especially those on high-traffic areas like sports fields.  For example, Eureka Kikuyu and Nullarbor Couch are great for parks and open spaces but benefit from regular maintenance. 

Generally, performing a full lawn renovation once a year during the warmer months supports healthy lawn growth and keeps the turf performing strongly. For high-traffic areas, regular renovations every 6–12 months can help prevent issues such as compaction and poor drainage.

What is the difference between scarifying and aeration?

Scarifying removes thatch buildup and moss from the lawn surface, allowing air and water to reach the soil more easily. Aeration, on the other hand, involves using a manual corer, manual aerating device, or hired machine to create holes in the ground. This helps relieve compaction, promotes grass root development, and prepares the lawn’s foundation for specific soil improvements.

When is the best time to start a turf renovation project?

The warmer months are ideal, especially spring and early autumn, when grass is actively growing. Starting renovation after the October long weekend gives your existing lawn time to recover before summer. Avoid doing it in winter, as most turf varieties slow their growth, making it harder to get the best results from granular fertiliser, top dressing, or grass seed applications.

Can I renovate my lawn without professional help?

You can perform basic tasks like using a garden fork, mower, or applying liquid fertiliser, but a full renovation requires the necessary equipment and experience. High-performance varieties like Primo Zoysia or New Horizon Paspalum require precise care and equipment.  For all the things your lawn needs—like levelling, scarifying, and aerating—it’s often best to hire professionals for safe, long-lasting results.

Can turf renovation help with weed problems?

Turf renovation can reduce broadleaf weeds by thickening your lawn and improving soil health. A stronger, denser lawn leaves less room for weeds to grow. Processes like scarifying, aeration, and granular fertiliser application promote new growth and help outcompete unwanted plants. For best results, pair renovation with regular mowing and weed control practices during actively growing seasons.