Sir Walter

Premium Soft Leaf Buffalo Turf.

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Looking for a durable turf that looks beautiful and tolerates shade and sun? We have the answer.

Sir Walter is a Soft Leaf Buffalo turf it thrives here in Queensland

Its broad leaves are soft to touch while maintaining their durability. In fact, this grass is perfect for high traffic areas like parks and lawns because its density makes it difficult to damage!

This versatile grass has a deep green color and tolerates shady and sunny areas. This is an excellent choice for a lawn, with few needs other than weekly mowing. Its dense mat prevents most weeds, plus it requires minimal watering and fertilizer. It’s the ideal choice for homeowners in the QLD Climate that want a gorgeous lawn they can use!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Soft leaf buffalo grass that feels wonderful underfoot and holds up to wear and tear
  • Shade tolerant lawn that only needs regular mowing to stay fresh and beautiful
  • Practical choice that grows great in South East Queensland in many conditions

KEY FEATURES

  • Shade tolerant
  • Broad Leaf
  • Deep Green Colour
  • Hard Wearing
  • Fast growing runners for self repair

MOST RECENT QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

For Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the best turf depends on your site conditions:

  • Shade tolerant: Sir Walter or Palmetto Buffalo
  • Low maintenance: Empire Zoysia
  • Full sun, fast recovery: Wintergreen Couch or Stadium Couch

All are warm-season grasses suited to Queensland’s subtropical climate.

Measure the length × width of your area in metres to get square metres (m²). Add 5% extra for cutting in.
We are glad to assist with free measuring advice over the phone or in person.

Approximately 600mm wide x 1200mm long.

Yes, we deliver throughout South East Queensland, as far north as Gympie, west to Kingaroy, south to the Gold Coast, and all areas in between such as Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast.

Delivery can be arranged within 24–48 hours of order payment and confirmation.

Yes, we offer professional installation or can recommend trusted local installers. We handle all ground preparation, laying, and rolling of your new lawn.

  • Remove all weeds and debris
  • Level the area
  • Apply quality under-turf soil (100–150mm depth)
  • Spread a starter fertiliser, then install turf once it arrives

Depending on site and access, and whether you need to use a wheelbarrow or can lay direct from a pallet, the average person will lay 50m² of turf per hour.

  • First week: Water 2–3 times daily
  • Week 2: Once daily
  • Week 3 onward: Twice a week

Avoid letting turf dry out in the first 3 weeks to ensure deep root growth.

  • First week: Water 2–3 times daily
  • Week 2: Once daily
  • Week 3 onward: Twice a week

Avoid letting turf dry out in the first 3 weeks to ensure deep root growth.

  • Mow once the turf cannot be lifted and has rooted down well
  • Use a controlled-release fertiliser every season for general turf vigour
  • Water deeply and infrequently once established
  • Control weeds early using safe herbicides for your lawn variety

We cut orders to suit, however on average there are 50m² per pallet.

2.5 metres wide.

On average, 1 tonne, depending on the size of the order and recent irrigation

  • Body truck: 10 pallets / 650m²
  • Semi-trailer: 18 pallets / 1,170m²
  • B-double: 32 pallets / 2,080m²

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