If you’re looking for instant turf Melbourne lawn enthusiasts love, you’ve come to the right place. StrathAyr are leaders in quality lawn turf, growing a range of beautiful lawn turf varieties to enable perfect solutions for individual projects. Whether you’re a homeowner after a small amount of lawn turf perfect for your Melbourne backyard, or a grounds manager sourcing bulk product for ovals or golf courses, StrathAyr makes sourcing turf Melbourne-wide easy.
Simply order online and we’ll harvest our Goulburn Valley-grown grass to your specific requirements, then deliver the freshly cut instant lawn to you as soon as tomorrow. Reliable delivery and exceptional service from the best quality instant turf suppliers Melbourne has on offer!
We grow a curated selection of premium instant turf options catering to Victoria’s varied local conditions, from creating a new instant lawn at home to large commercial turf and sports turf installations.
Rhizomatous Tall Fescue is a prime variety of cool season grass for instant lawns Melbourne homeowners love thanks to its shade tolerance and lush green appearance year round. Add in self-repairing ability, a property not common to cool season grasses, and RTF Tall Fescue lawn is understandably a popular choice in southern Australia.
Boost your kerbside appeal with the best turf Melbourne has to offer. Extremely drought tolerant thanks to its deep root system, TifTuf Bermuda is a fine-leaf variety which is ideal for creating elite sports grounds or the picture perfect lawn. Its famously aggressive growth makes it naturally weed resistant with excellent self-repair. TifTuf’s the ultimate mix of beauty and toughness!
Families love our Sir Walter DNA-certified buffalo grass. Melbourne mums, dads, kids and pets alike love this broad-leaf buffalo turf variety. Thanks to its very high shade tolerance, high-wearing nature and all-weather toughness, it more than holds its own. Low mowing and water requirements make Sir Walter DNA-Certified a great low-maintenance lawn.
Sir Grange Zoysia is a minimal maintenance instant lawn Melbourne homeowners hold in high regard for its lush and soft green appearance year-round. It has good wear and shade tolerance, making it a good all-rounder for high-traffic areas.
This standout variety of kikuyu turf has been engineered for resilience, making it ideal for instant lawns. Melbourne and the surrounding environment, with its variable climate, can benefit from its drought and frost tolerance.
Nullarbor Couch is a traditional turf grass Melbourne groundskeepers swear by. This sun-loving couch offers great wear resistance, good ability to withstand drought conditions, and excellent self-repair. It remains a favourite for school ovals, sports fields and backyards across Victoria.
Beyond producing and supplying premium turf grass Melbourne-wide, our team of lawn experts are here to guide customers throughout the process. From choosing your grass variety, laying new turf or caring for your existing grass, get expert advice on instant turf installation Melbourne residential and commercial clients deserve.
Whether you’re blessed with ample full sun or struggling with shade, need a fast-growing or pet-friendly option, or something else, our side-by-side comparison helps you choose the right turf for your needs.
Calculate the exact square metres of turf you’ll need for the job based on your area’s unique shape and dimensions. Keep costs down and make the most of your turf investment with this essential step.
Study our step-by-step guide to prepare your yard or laying area. Execute your design and get the best results for any application or turf type.
Once the area’s prepared and your grass type decided, all that’s left is to order your dream backyard online today. With prompt delivery from our own fleet of trucks, your ideal lawn is only a few clicks away!
From tips on turf installation and establishing your lawn quickly, to setting the right regular mowing height and how often to water, our turf experts can advise on all our products and all things turf-related so you know how to install natural turf.
Our RTF Tall Fescue turf variety is the perfect solution if you're looking for a lawn that's healthy and green all year-round, from summer to the cooler months. Get a free quote online today.
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We’ve been growing turf and developing natural turf technology for almost 50 years. From our humble Tasmanian origins to installing StrathAyr Turf Systems at sporting venues around the world, we’ve been at the forefront of trends in home instant lawns and a world-leader in sports field and racetrack construction techniques.
We’re one of a handful of turf growers to be a member of Lawn Solutions Australia, which means we’re AusGAP certified. We back this up with a 10-year customer product warranty on all our turf grasses.
We recommend you complete the following to prepare the site prior to delivery of our high quality turf products:
• Spray out any existing weeds or grasses.
• Rotary hoe or spread topsoil to a depth of 100-150mm and remove any stones and lumps of organic matter.
• Rake and level to an even surface – finished soil level should sit 10mm below top of paths for RTF Tall Fescue, 15-20mm for Couch, TifTuf and Sir Grange grasses and 25mm below top of paths for Sir Walter and Kikuyu lawns.
It’s a common question, and one that seems quite simple to answer on its surface. Ask anyone in the industry, however, and you’ll find out it’s our equivalent of “how long is a piece of string?”. In other words, it varies with differing lawn varieties and other factors.
Every slab of turf from StrathAyr is cut to order, ensuring maximum freshness and performance on arrival. You can order online anytime or by phone during business hours, with fast turf delivery available throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria. This includes Ballarat, Geelong and Shepparton and the Mornington Peninsula. All turf is unloaded kerbside with forklift-equipped trucks, and you’ll receive SMS tracking for added convenience.
Learn more about pick up options delivery information here.
I have a shady backyard – what turf can you recommend?
If your backyard doesn’t get a lot of direct sunlight, you’ll need a turf variety that’s built to handle low-light conditions without compromising on appearance or performance. Otherwise you run the risk of bare patches appearing, or worse, the complete failure of the lawn.
For cooler, shaded areas, or yards that only receive filtered light for a few hours a day, RTF tall fescue turf is an excellent choice. This grass variety was selectively bred for year-round growth and can thrive with as little as 3 hours of direct sun per day. Its deep rhizomatous root system helps it self-repair and stay green, even under medium-to-heavy traffic.
Another option is Sir Walter DNA certified buffalo turf. It’s well-suited to both sunny and shaded areas, and offers a soft, hard-wearing surface ideal for kids and pets. As one of the most trusted buffalo instant turf varieties in Melbourne, it’s a proven performer in varied backyard conditions.
Where is your turf grown?
All StrathAyr turf is grown at our own farm in Seymour, Victoria, located just an hour north of Melbourne Airport. The region sits in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, known for its fertile sandy loam soils and a reliable climate that is ideal for cultivating premium turf grasses.
Every turf variety we supply is harvested on-site under controlled conditions, ensuring quality from paddock to pallet. Growing locally means we can harvest to order and deliver fresher, healthier turf that’s ready to thrive in Victorian backyards and beyond.
When is the best time to lay turf in Melbourne?
Turf can be laid year-round in Melbourne, provided site preparation is done properly. However, spring is generally the ideal time. Warmer soil temperatures and active plant growth help turf establish a strong root system before the heat of summer.
That said, with the right variety and care, turf can be installed successfully in any season. Winter installations may take longer to establish but often require less water. If your site receives little sunlight during winter or experiences heavy foot traffic, it’s best to wait until spring or early summer for optimal results.
