Cost of Buying Grass Per Square Metre

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The cost of grass per square metre ranges from $2 to $30, depending on the type of grass you buy and your location.

Buying the right kind of grass seed and fertiliser, watering regularly and mowing on a regular basis is important to keep your lawn at peak condition. Lawn mowing services often charge an hourly rate that includes other gardening services such as weeding or trimming bushes so less work means less cost. Based on the lawn turf and its type, typical turf prices per square metre are as below.

Buffalo turf (Sir Walter) around $14.5 per square metre.
Zoysia (Sir Grange) around $25 per square metre.
Kikuyu (Eureka) around $10.5 per square metre.
Couch (Nullarbor) around $9.65 per square metre.
Tif Tuf (Bermuda) around $14.2 per square metre.

How much is synthetic grass per metre?

Synthetic grass is a viable alternative to real grass if you're unable to grow it in your garden. It's made of PVC or polypropylene and it doesn't need mowing or watering like real grass. This type of lawn requires a more initial investment but you don't have to worry about accidentally burnt patches or drought damage.

High-quality synthetic turf is weatherproof, stain-resistant and UV protected. Landscapers typically put sand beneath turf during the installation.

Instant turf is priced around $55 per square metre.

$55 per m2 for installation costs or repairs around Victoria and Western Australia.
$90 per m2 for installation in New South Wales.

How many square meters of grass on a pallet?

One pallet can cover around 60 square meters. One row of artificial turf is 1,5 metres wide and the roll length can be 25 metres long. You can also buy grass in pre-cut sections typically sized between 1 metre to 1.5 metres in length depending on the type of grass and turf you want to install.

What are the best types of grass to buy?

Turf varieties can include Buffalo, Empire Zoysia, Walter Soft Leaf, Palmetto, Couch and Sir Walter. The difference between each piece is typically drought resistance, shade tolerance and looks.

What's the difference between Kikuyu grass and Bermuda grass?

Many thought it was simply a matter of looking at how green the blade is on a particular species, but there's more to growth than just looks. Here are the basics (for a standard-sized suburban yard).

Bermuda grass

Durable in winter and able to withstand extreme temperatures. Bermuda grass grows fast and thick and is ideal for areas where high traffic occurs because its root system is so dense, it's difficult to tear up even in sub-zero temperatures.

Kikuyu grass

Durable in summer, Kikuyu grass is resistant to drought and mildew, which makes it great for low-water areas because it can cope with a lack of moisture. However, the downside is that its growth slows down when there's not enough rain. So don't expect your lawn to grow fast during dry periods as it will look like an empty brown field until the grass starts to green up again. Also good for shady areas because it does well in partial sunlight, but bad if you plan on hosting lots of outdoor events because this type of grass doesn't hold up under heavy traffic.