From patchy yard to lush lawn
Transform Your Sydney Yard With Soft Leaf Buffalo Grass
Plenty of Sydney yards are let down by thin, weedy or scratchy lawns. Replacing them with soft leaf buffalo grass can make a dramatic difference. The broad, soft blades create a comfortable surface, and the grass copes with part shade better than most turf types, so it can cover areas where the old lawn gave up.
Once established, it is tough enough for everyday use and dry Sydney summers, and it grows more slowly than couch or Kikuyu, so the new lawn is easier to keep tidy. We cut Sir Walter and Matilda to order, usually within a day or two, for pickup, delivery or installation by our crews.
In short: Arrow Turf is a family-owned turf grower at Cornwallis with more than 45 years of experience, helping Sydney homeowners transform yards with Sir Walter and Matilda soft leaf buffalo grass. Your price depends on area, variety, removal of the old lawn, delivery distance and installation, and turf is typically ready within a day or two.
Our Turf Varieties
Choose the Right Grass for Your Sydney Makeover
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.
Sydney Lawn Makeovers
Bringing Tired Sydney Yards Back to Life
Many Sydney homeowners put up with a lawn that has thinned under trees, been invaded by weeds or simply worn out after years of use. A tired yard affects how a home looks from the street and how often the family steps outside. Replacing it with soft leaf buffalo grass gives the space a fresh start, with a lawn that suits shaded Sydney blocks, feels soft underfoot and needs less mowing than faster-growing grasses. For many families it changes how the whole yard is used.
We approach a lawn makeover by first understanding the yard: how much sun it gets, the soil and how it is used. From there we help you choose Sir Walter or Matilda, cut the turf fresh and deliver it, or have our crews remove the old lawn, level the ground, spread underlay and lay the new grass. Before you decide, compare the grasses we grow for Sydney.
Makeover Order Options
What Your Soft Leaf Buffalo Grass Makeover in Sydney Can Include
- Soft, non-scratch leaf: broad, soft blades that are gentle on bare feet, kids and pets.
- Choice of varieties: Sir Walter and Matilda soft leaf buffalo, matched to your yard.
- Shade tolerance: soft leaf buffalo copes with part shade better than most other turf types.
- Wear and drought: tough enough for everyday family use and dry Sydney summers.
- Low maintenance: slower growth than couch or Kikuyu means less frequent mowing.
- Fresh from our farm: every roll is cut to order on our Hawkesbury farm.
Why Sydney Lawns Fail
Weeds, Tree Shade and Worn Patches: Why Sydney Lawns Need a Makeover
Sydney lawns tend to decline for a few common reasons. Here are three that soft leaf buffalo grass can help turn around when the old lawn is replaced properly.
Lawns lost under tree canopy. Established Sydney suburbs often have large trees that shade the lawn for much of the day. Soft leaf buffalo copes with part shade better than most turf types, helping restore coverage in these spots without removing the trees.
Old lawns overrun with weeds. A thin, struggling lawn leaves plenty of room for weeds to move in. Replacing it with a fresh, dense soft leaf buffalo lawn over prepared soil gives the grass a head start and leaves fewer gaps for weeds to return.
Worn areas from years of use. Paths, play zones and dog runs wear down older lawns. Soft leaf buffalo is tough enough for everyday family use, so a new lawn holds up better to daily life.
Makeover Costs
How Much Does a Soft Leaf Buffalo Grass Makeover Cost in Sydney?
The cost of transforming a Sydney yard with soft leaf buffalo grass depends on the lawn area, which variety you choose and how much preparation is needed. Removing the old lawn, levelling, adding underlay, delivery distance and installation all shape the final quote. See the table for the main drivers.
| Price driver | How it affects your cost |
|---|---|
| Variety | Soft leaf buffalo 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. |
Tell us about your yard and what you would like it to become, and we will prepare a free quote for your Sydney lawn makeover.
Makeovers Across Sydney
Transforming Lawns Across Greater Sydney From Our Hawkesbury Farm
Every makeover starts with turf grown at 104 Cornwallis Road, Cornwallis, in the Hawkesbury region near Windsor and Richmond. From our family farm, we supply and install soft leaf buffalo grass in the Hills District, the Northern Beaches, the Sutherland Shire, the Inner West and Western Sydney.
We also cover Macarthur, the Blue Mountains, Wollongong and the Central Coast. Many Sydney suburbs sit about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours from Cornwallis by road, so turf reaches your yard fresh after harvest. Homeowners can also collect from the farm and lay the new lawn themselves, with our team helping load the rolls.
How We Transform Sydney Yards With Buffalo Grass
A lawn makeover is usually easier and quicker than most Sydney homeowners expect. These four steps show how we take a tired Sydney yard, step by step, to a fresh, soft buffalo lawn.
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.
Selling, Renovating and Entertaining: When Sydney Homeowners Choose a New Buffalo Lawn
Beyond fixing problems, Sydney homeowners often choose a new soft leaf buffalo lawn for these practical and lifestyle reasons.
Presenting a Sydney home for sale. A lush, soft lawn helps a Sydney property present well. Real estate agents and homeowners use fresh turf to lift kerb appeal before an open home or auction.
Finishing a renovation. After building work, the yard is often left bare or damaged. A new soft leaf buffalo lawn completes the project and ties the outdoor space together with the new home.
Creating an entertaining space. Sydney’s outdoor lifestyle means plenty of backyard gatherings, from birthday parties to long summer barbecues. A soft, comfortable lawn makes the yard more inviting for guests, kids and anyone who likes to kick off their shoes.
Cutting down on lawn care. Swapping a fast-growing lawn for soft leaf buffalo, which grows more slowly than couch or Kikuyu, reduces how often you need to mow.
Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Leaf Buffalo Grass in Sydney
Can soft leaf buffalo grass transform my Sydney yard?
Yes. Replacing a tired lawn with soft leaf buffalo grass can transform a Sydney yard. The soft, broad blades create a comfortable surface, the grass copes with part shade better than most turf types and it handles everyday family use and dry summers once established.
Should I remove my old lawn before laying soft leaf buffalo?
For the best result, yes. Remove the old grass and weeds, level the area and spread an 80/20 underlay at about 100 to 150 mm. Our installation crews can do all of this as part of a Sydney lawn makeover.
Will soft leaf buffalo grass grow under trees in Sydney?
Soft leaf buffalo grass copes with part shade better than most turf types, so it often succeeds where other lawns have thinned under trees. Very dense, all-day shade challenges any grass, so tell us about your light levels.
Which Sydney areas do you cover for lawn makeovers?
We supply and install across Greater Sydney, including the Hills District, the Northern Beaches, the Sutherland Shire, the Inner West, Western Sydney, Macarthur and the Blue Mountains, plus Wollongong and the Central Coast. Ask us about your suburb when you request a quote.
How long does a soft leaf buffalo lawn makeover take?
Turf is usually ready within a day or two of ordering. Installation time depends on the size and preparation needed, and after laying, the lawn needs about two to three weeks of deep watering before its first mow on a high setting.
Is soft leaf buffalo grass in Sydney easy to maintain?
Yes. Soft leaf buffalo grass grows more slowly than couch or Kikuyu, so it needs less frequent mowing. Once established, it is tough enough for Sydney’s dry summers with sensible watering, and it copes with part shade better than most turf types.
Can a new lawn help sell my Sydney home?
A fresh, soft lawn can lift kerb appeal and help a property present well. We work with homeowners, property managers and real estate agents across Sydney to supply and install turf before sales and open homes.
Where can I read about buffalo installation and care?
Our turf installation in Sydney page explains how our crews handle a makeover, and our turf care guide covers watering and mowing once your new lawn is down. Together they explain the whole makeover from start to finish.
