Michael Mifsud – Director, Rivers Edge Turf
Michael has spent his whole life working with dirt and what grows in it! Turf is his passion and came about from the family farm at a very early age. Michael’s father, Jim, has been growing turf since 1988 for the wholesale market in the fertile Hawkesbury Valley region, renowned for high quality turf rolls. Since then, the turf industry has evolved in those 20 years, from a product that was just a luxury to something that is a necessity!
In 2007 Michael, alongside his brother Jonathan, launched Rivers Edge Turf, taking their quality products direct to market. This fundamentally changed the wholesale turf farm into a diverse business, catering to every market including wholesale, commercial, trade and residential.
Over the years the year the quality of workmanship has improved and now is second to none. Growing and installing quality products such as Sapphire Soft Leaf Buffalo, Nara Zoysia, Santa Ana Couch, Kikuyu and many more varieties. The team at Rivers Edge Turf have selected quality turf varieties which cater for the local environment and perform all over the state.
Michaels team transports turf all the way up the Hunter region, Sydney and into the Illawarra regions. Covering such a large area has its challenges, but it is an everyday task for the team and their reputation is built on quality and freshness for optimal results for their clients and end users.
Under Michael’s direction Rivers Edge Turf have successfully completed a range of major projects ranging from boutique 30 square metre backyards to 60 000 square metre major sporting facilities including:
- Concord Oval – West Tigers stadium
- Heffron Park – Rabbitohs training facility
- Jack Nash Reserve, Currans Hill
- Rodney Reserve, Dover Heights
- Harold Fraser Reserve, Kogarah
Michael and his team are constantly trialling different things to create a better product, achieve great results for clients and end users.
Articles by Michael Mifsud:
Seeding a Lawn vs Hard Turfing
In this day and age, we have options when it comes to establishing a new lawn. While sowing seed initially seems budget-friendly, instant turf is a premium investment that delivers…
Is Your Existing Lawn Beyond Repair?
Have you tried everything possible to make your lawn grow? Or are your weeds growing really well? Certain weeds growing in your yard can give you clues about what’s going…
Sydney Autumn Lawn Care: The Best Time to Fertilise and Repair Your Turf
Autumn is a great season to do lawn care and repair in Sydney. Because the temperature is starting to get cooler and rainfall is more consistent, it is the best…
Professional Turf Installation vs DIY: What’s Best for Sydney Homeowners
A new lawn will completely change how your home feels. It cools the yard, softens the space, and makes the backyard comfortable to use. Turf installation may look simple, but…
Lawn Renovation vs New Turf Installation in Western Sydney
If your lawn is patchy, worn out, or no longer growing the way it should, the first question is not which grass to choose. It is whether your existing lawn…
Choosing Turf for Sports Fields and Playgrounds in Sydney
Choosing turf for a sports field or playground is about more than appearance. These spaces need to stay safe, durable, and usable under high foot traffic, changing weather, and year-round…
Best Turf Varieties for Shady Sydney Gardens
Many Sydney lawns don’t thrive because they’re overly shady. Large trees, neighbouring buildings, fences, and established plants all limit sunlight, making it harder to maintain a healthy lawn. Choosing the…
11 Sustainable Gardening Ideas for the Home
One of the simplest things you can do for the environment these days is to implement sustainable gardening practices in your own backyard. People often say to us its only grass!! What many people don’t…
How To Kill Weeds Without Killing Your Lawn – 5 Strategies That Work!
It’s almost time to begin enjoying your beautiful lawn in the warming, sunny weather of spring. However, you may be finding that your winter lawn has sprouted a few challenges…
The Best Native Grasses For The Australian Climate
There’s a good argument for growing native Australian grass: it does well here because it belongs here. We live in a country of climatic extremes, so native grasses that flourish…
The Complete Guide To Lawn Edging – Rivers Edge Turf
A beautiful turf deserves a beautiful edging. And the good news is that a neat and tidy edging isn’t actually difficult or expensive to achieve – it simply requires a…
Planting Trees In Your Garden Can Save You Hundreds On Your Electricity Bills – Here’s How!
We all know the benefits of planting a tree can have on our planet. Have you ever considered the benefit it may have on you personally? How about your bank…