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Most PopularAustralia's number one selling turf variety, for good reason. Soft underfoot, self-repairing, and it handles shade better than any other warm-season grass.
Supply from $18/m²
Everything you need to know before you choose it for your lawn.
The more you order, the less you pay per square metre. All turf is cut to order and harvested the day before delivery.
Delivery: $235 for orders up to 30m², or $185 for orders over 30m². We recommend laying turf the day it arrives. See our delivery and refund policy.
Enter how many square metres you need and add it straight to your cart.
Odd shape? Split it into rectangles, work out each, and add them together.
5m² minimum, whole square metres only. You'll choose your delivery date at checkout.
Follow these steps and your new lawn will establish quickly.
Weeks 1–2: twice daily, keeping the soil moist. Weeks 3–4: once daily. After that, 2–3 times a week. Once established, Sir Walter prefers to dry out slightly between waterings.
Wait 2–4 weeks until the turf is firmly rooted. Keep it at 30–50 mm and never remove more than a third of the leaf at once.
Apply a starter fertiliser 4–6 weeks after installation, then every 8–12 weeks through the growing season. Avoid fertilising in winter.
Keep thatch under control with an annual dethatch, and edge along garden beds once a season to manage the surface runners.
Sir Walter tolerates up to 75% shade, but it still needs a minimum of about 4 hours of sun each day to stay healthy.
Yes. It's soft underfoot, self-repairing, and rated low allergen, which is why it's such a popular family lawn.
It fades a little in the cooler months, but it bounces back as the weather warms.
It's slow growing, so it's low maintenance. Keep it between 30 and 50 mm.
Most turf takes 2–6 weeks to fully establish, depending on the season and how well it's watered. Consistent watering in the first 2–3 weeks is the key.
Once your delivery date is confirmed, we will send you a text message at 3pm the day before your turf is due. It includes a link to track the truck delivering your turf, along with its ETA.
Order Sir Walter for delivery, or ask us to supply and install it. We service Melbourne's west and north, and travel further for the right job.