Buying Direct From the Grower
Why Order Sir Walter Turf From a Family Farm
When you order Sir Walter turf from Arrow Turf, you are buying from the people who grow it. There is no middle step and no pallet left waiting in a yard, just fresh buffalo harvested from our Cornwallis paddocks once your order is confirmed.
That freshness matters because turf starts to lose condition the longer it sits rolled up. Ordering direct also gives you a choice of how it reaches you: collect it from the farm, book one of our forklift-equipped delivery trucks, or have our crew prepare the soil and lay it so you can simply enjoy the result.
In short: Arrow Turf is a family-owned grower in the Hawkesbury with 45+ years of experience. We sell Sir Walter turf direct, cut fresh for pickup, delivery or installation. What you pay depends on square metres, how it reaches you and any extras like underlay, and orders are generally ready within a day or two.
Our Turf Varieties
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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.
Ordering Made Simple
Getting the Right Amount of Sir Walter Turf for Your Yard
The people who order Sir Walter turf are usually replacing a tired lawn, finishing a new build or turning a bare yard into somewhere the family can use. In each case, getting the order right first time saves money and stress. Ordering too little leaves gaps, while too much means rolls drying out on the driveway. Timing matters too, because turf should be laid on the day it arrives, so the ground needs to be prepared and ready before the truck pulls up.
We make ordering easy. Send us your measurements or a rough sketch and we will help you confirm the square metres, suggest a small allowance for cuts around garden beds and paths, and recommend standard or maxi rolls. You can order online or by phone, pick a delivery date or a pickup time, and add underlay if needed. To learn more about the grass itself, visit our Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo page.
Sir Walter Turf Orders
What Your Sir Walter Turf Order Can Include
- 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.
Common Buying Mistakes
Old Stock, Wrong Quantities and Poor Prep: Pitfalls When Buying Sir Walter Turf
Most disappointing new lawns trace back to a few avoidable buying mistakes rather than the grass itself.
Turf that sat too long before laying. Rolls left stacked for days can yellow and struggle to root. Because we harvest Sir Walter only after you order and you lay it on arrival, it goes down in the healthiest possible condition.
Measuring by guesswork. Estimating a lawn by eye often leads to shortfalls or wasted rolls. Measure the length and width of each section, add them up and let our team double-check the total, including a little extra for curves and edges.
Laying onto unprepared ground. Fresh turf on compacted, uneven or weedy soil rarely performs well. Remove the old lawn, level the area and spread an 80/20 underlay to around 100 to 150 mm so the new buffalo can root evenly and quickly. If you would rather not do it yourself, our installation crew can.
Buying Sir Walter Turf
How Much Does Sir Walter Turf Cost to Buy?
Sir Walter is one of our premium soft leaf buffalo varieties, so it is priced above budget-friendly options such as Kikuyu. Your total is shaped by the area you are covering, whether you pick up or book delivery, any installation work and add-ons like turf underlay, all explained in the table below.
| 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. |
Share your lawn size and how you would like to receive it, and we will send a free quote for your Sir Walter turf.
Where It Comes From
Our Hawkesbury Farm and the Areas We Serve
Every roll of Sir Walter we sell is grown on our own land at 104 Cornwallis Road, Cornwallis, beside the Hawkesbury River. We have been growing turf here as a family for over 45 years, and we only cut once an order comes through, so nothing is left sitting on pallets.
You are welcome to collect from the farm, where our team will help load your trailer or ute by hand or with machinery. Alternatively, our trucks deliver six days a week to the Hawkesbury, Greater Sydney and surrounding regions, placing the pallets where you want them and taking the empties away.
Ordering Sir Walter Turf, Step by Step
Buying turf should not feel complicated, even if it is your first lawn. Follow these four steps and your Sir Walter will go from our paddock to your prepared soil with minimal fuss.
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.
Choosing Between Pickup, Delivery and Installation for Sir Walter Turf
How your turf reaches you is just as important as the variety, and each option suits a different situation.
You have a trailer and live nearby. Farm pickup suits locals and anyone handy with a trailer. Order online or by phone, choose a time, let us know the day before for next-day collection, and our team will help you load.
Your site has tricky access. Lifting dozens of rolls by hand is hard work. Our trucks are fitted with forklifts, so we can place pallets close to where you plan to lay and collect the pallets once you are done.
You are short on time or energy. If removing an old lawn and levelling soil is not your idea of a weekend, choose installation. Our experienced crews prepare the site, lay the Sir Walter and water it in for you.
The job is large or commercial. Builders, landscapers and property managers covering big areas can order maxi rolls, which mean fewer joins and faster laying across new estates and commercial grounds.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sir Walter Turf
Where can I buy fresh Sir Walter turf?
You can buy Sir Walter turf directly from Arrow Turf, a family-owned farm at Cornwallis in the Hawkesbury. We cut every order fresh, then you can collect it, have it delivered six days a week or book our crew to install it.
How do I work out how much Sir Walter turf to order?
Measure the length and width of each lawn area in metres, multiply them and add the sections together. Allow a little extra for curved edges and cuts. Send us the numbers and we will double-check the total before cutting your Sir Walter turf.
Can I order online or do I need to call?
Both work. You can place an order online or call us on 0490 779 707, choose your delivery date or pickup time and ask any questions about quantities, underlay or roll sizes along the way.
Is it cheaper to collect Sir Walter turf from the farm?
Collecting from our farm removes delivery from the quote, which suits customers with a trailer or ute. Our farm team will help get your Sir Walter loaded by hand or machinery. Delivery and installation are quoted on top, depending on your location and the work involved.
What happens if my turf arrives and I'm not ready to lay it?
Turf is best laid on the day it arrives, so prepare the ground first and book delivery for when you can start. Keep rolls shaded and lay them as quickly as possible. Planning ahead is the easiest way to protect your investment.
Do you supply Sir Walter turf in maxi rolls?
Yes. Maxi rolls are available for large areas and mean fewer joins and quicker laying with the right equipment. They suit acreage, commercial grounds and developments. For typical home lawns, standard rolls are easier to handle.
What else can I add to my Sir Walter order?
Many customers add turf underlay or book installation. You can also arrange turf pickup from our farm or have our crew handle turf installation across Sydney, so everything is organised in one simple order.
How long after ordering is Sir Walter turf ready?
Most Sir Walter turf orders are ready within a day or two, because we harvest them once you confirm. If you are collecting, let us know the day before for next-day pickup so the turf is cut and waiting for you.
