Why Families Keep Choosing Sir Walter
Why Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo Turf Suits So Many Homes
Sir Walter is a soft leaf buffalo with a broad blade and a lush, vibrant colour that holds its looks through the year. It is comfortable for bare feet, kids and pets, recovers well from everyday wear and handles the part shade cast by trees, fences and neighbouring houses better than most turf.
At Arrow Turf we grow it ourselves beside the Hawkesbury River and harvest it only once your order is confirmed. You can pick it up from the farm, book delivery six days a week, or have our experienced crew prepare the ground and lay it for you.
In short: Arrow Turf is a family-owned farm in Cornwallis with more than 45 years of growing experience. We supply Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf cut to order, with delivery, pickup or installation. Your price depends mainly on lawn area, delivery or laying and any underlay, and most orders are ready within a day or two.
Our Turf Varieties
See How Sir Walter Compares With Our Range
With its finer and thinner stems and stolons and amazingly soft feel underfoot yet exceptional tolerance to wear and tear, this proudly Australian-bred turf is perfect for all types of lawns and landscapes.
With its luxuriously soft feel and vibrant beauty yet super low maintenance requirements, this buffalo grass works best for homes with families, children, and pets who want to play and relax on the lawn all year round.
With its hard-wearing and easy-to-care-for medium texture yet still soft enough for sitting, Kikuyu is perfect for schools, parks, playing fields, and running oval surrounds. This grass variety will also work for yards.
With its thick mat and fine blade yet soft feel underfoot, this couch grass is used in Australia and the world’s top sports stadiums and golf courses. This grass variety can also be used for residential and commercial lawns and landscapes.
With its soft feel and fine texture, this darker green, premium couch grass is perfect for golf and bowling greens as well as front and backyards. This grass variety is also great for commercial landscapes as well as sports fields.
A Lawn Built for Living
Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo for Everyday Family Lawns
Most people who ask about Sir Walter want a lawn that looks good without demanding attention every weekend. Families with young children want something soft enough to roll around on, pet owners need grass that recovers after constant running, and many backyards lose sun to fences, trees or a two-storey neighbour for part of the day. A broad-leafed buffalo that tolerates part shade, copes with dry spells and needs fewer mows than fast-growing grasses answers all of those needs at once, which is why it is such a common pick for front and back lawns alike.
We treat Sir Walter as a crop rather than a stock item. It keeps growing in our Hawkesbury paddocks until you place an order, then it is cut, stacked onto pallets and sent out or loaded for you. Our team can talk you through quantities, underlay and timing, and we offer standard rolls or maxi rolls for bigger areas with fewer joins. If you are still weighing up options, you can compare all our turf varieties before deciding.
Our Sir Walter Profile
Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo Characteristics and Specifications
- Appearance: a lush, vibrant green lawn with a broad, soft leaf that stays attractive year-round.
- Comfort: soft and non-scratchy underfoot, so it’s comfortable for kids, pets and bare feet.
- Shade tolerance: handles part shade from trees, fences and neighbouring homes better than most turf.
- Wear and drought: a tough buffalo that recovers well from everyday use and copes with dry spells.
- Maintenance: low upkeep with fewer mows than fast-growing grasses.
- Best suited to: family backyards, front lawns and homes with pets.
What Sir Walter Fixes
Shade, Scratchy Grass and Endless Mowing: What Sir Walter Fixes
Plenty of lawns struggle for the same handful of reasons, and a soft leaf buffalo like Sir Walter is often the simplest way to fix them.
Patchy grass under trees and fences. Many common grasses thin out wherever the sun disappears for part of the day. Sir Walter handles part shade better than most turf, so side passages, tree-lined yards and lawns beside tall fences can stay covered and green. That means fewer bare patches turning to mud after rain.
Prickly lawns nobody wants to sit on. Some turf feels coarse against bare legs and paws. Sir Walter’s broad, soft leaf is non-scratchy, which turns the backyard into a comfortable place for picnics, play and pets. Children are far more likely to use a lawn that feels good underfoot.
Endless mowing in warm months. Fast-growing grasses can need cutting constantly through the warmer months. Sir Walter grows at a steadier pace, so you mow less often while the lawn keeps its tidy, lush appearance. The time saved adds up over a full season.
Sir Walter Soft Leaf Costs
How Much Does Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo Turf Cost?
Sir Walter sits in the premium part of our range because it is a soft leaf buffalo valued for comfort and shade tolerance. The final figure for your lawn comes down to how many square metres you need, whether you collect, book delivery or want installation, and any extras such as turf underlay.
| Price driver | How it affects your cost |
|---|---|
| Variety | Soft leaf buffalo such as Sir Walter sits in our premium price range per m². |
| Lawn area | Turf is priced per square metre, and larger orders can attract better rates. |
| Pickup, delivery or installation | Collecting from our farm avoids a delivery charge; delivery and laying are quoted on top. |
| Extras | Turf underlay, lawn starter fertiliser or water crystals add to the total. |
Send us your measurements and preferred timing, and we will put together a free quote for your new Sir Walter lawn.
Where Sir Walter Grows
Grown and Cut to Order on the Hawkesbury River
Our Sir Walter is grown at 104 Cornwallis Road, Cornwallis, on the river flats of the Hawkesbury near Windsor and Richmond. The family has been farming turf here for more than 45 years, and every paddock is managed with the aim of sending out dense, healthy slabs and rolls.
Nothing is cut in advance and left to sit. We harvest once your order is locked in, so the turf reaches you fresh and is usually ready within a day or two. From the farm we supply homeowners, landscapers, builders and councils throughout the Hawkesbury and across Greater Sydney, by delivery, pickup or full installation.
How We Get Sir Walter From Our Farm to Your Lawn
Ordering a new Sir Walter lawn takes only a few steps, and we are happy to guide you through each one. Here is how a typical order moves from measuring up to watering in.
1. Measure your lawn: work out the square metres you need, or send us your measurements to double-check.
2. Choose how you receive it: collect from our farm, book delivery six days a week, or have our crew install it.
3. We cut it fresh: your turf is harvested to order and usually ready within a day or two.
4. Lay and water in: lay it on the day it arrives and water deeply for the first few weeks.
Pets, Dry Spells and Kerb Appeal: Where Sir Walter Holds Up
Beyond shade and comfort, Sir Walter earns its place in yards that face tougher day-to-day pressures.
Dogs running laps of the yard. Pets wear tracks into weaker grasses quickly. As a tough buffalo, Sir Walter recovers well from everyday use, helping the lawn bounce back between play sessions and keeping worn lines from becoming permanent.
Hot, dry stretches between rain. Once established, Sir Walter copes with dry spells better than many lawns. Deep, occasional watering during long warm periods helps it hold its colour while thirstier grasses brown off.
Front lawns that need to impress. A street-facing lawn is on show all year. The broad, vibrant green leaf keeps the front of a house looking cared for, which matters to owners, landlords and anyone preparing to sell.
Households short on spare time. Between work, school runs and sport, lawn care often slips down the list. Sir Walter’s low upkeep and slower growth mean the yard stays presentable even when mowing gets pushed back a week.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo Turf
What makes Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf different from other lawns?
Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf combines a broad, soft leaf with a lush, vibrant green colour that stays attractive year-round. It handles part shade better than most turf, recovers well from everyday wear, copes with dry spells and needs fewer mows than fast-growing grasses, which suits busy households.
Is Sir Walter comfortable for children and pets?
Yes. The leaf is soft and non-scratchy, so it is pleasant for bare feet, crawling toddlers and pets lying in the sun. Its buffalo toughness also means it recovers well when kids and dogs use the yard every day.
How much shade can a Sir Walter lawn handle?
It handles part shade from trees, fences and neighbouring homes better than most turf. No grass thrives in deep, permanent shade, so if a spot gets almost no direct sun, talk to us before ordering. For typical yards that are shaded for part of the day, Sir Walter is a strong option.
How should I prepare the ground before my turf arrives?
Remove the old lawn and weeds, level the area and spread turf underlay, ideally an 80/20 mix about 100 to 150 mm deep. Good preparation helps the new buffalo root quickly. If you would rather skip the hard work, our installation crew can handle removal, levelling and laying for you.
How do I look after new Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf?
Lay it on the day it arrives and water deeply once or twice a day for about the first three weeks. Hold off mowing for two to three weeks, then make the first cut on a high setting. After that, Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf needs less mowing than faster-growing grasses.
Should I order standard rolls or maxi rolls?
Standard rolls are easy to handle and suit most backyards and front lawns. For large areas such as acreage, commercial grounds or new estates, maxi rolls cover more ground with fewer joins. Tell us your area and site access, and we will recommend the format that suits the job.
How does Sir Walter compare with Matilda or Kikuyu?
Matilda is an Australian-bred soft leaf buffalo with finer stems, while Kikuyu is hard-wearing, fast-repairing and budget-friendly but prefers plenty of sun. Read more on our Matilda soft leaf buffalo and Kikuyu turf pages to see which fits your yard best.
How quickly can I get Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf?
Because we cut to order, most Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo turf orders are ready within a day or two of confirmation. You can collect from our Cornwallis farm, letting us know the day before for next-day pickup, or book delivery six days a week across Greater Sydney.
