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Laying a New Lawn

Starting a new lawn from scratch – ground prep, laying turf or seeding, and getting it through the critical first month.

Brunnings Tough Lawn Seed Review: What’s Actually in the Box?

October 21, 2026 by Alan Brown
Close-up of a green Australian lawn during a brunnings tough lawn seed review in a backyard.

Our Brunnings Tough Lawn Seed review looks at the undisclosed blend, the 33 g/m² sowing rate, summer die-off reports and when to sow it.

Categories Laying a New Lawn

Grass Seed vs Turf: Which Should You Choose for an Australian Lawn?

October 19, 2026 by Alan Brown
Comparison showing grass seed versus laid turf in a sunny Australian backyard.

Grass seed vs turf compared for Australian lawns: which grasses grow from seed, timelines, sowing rates, watering rules by city and when each wins.

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How Much Grass Seed Per Square Metre?

October 19, 2026 by Alan Brown
Close up showing how much grass seed per square metre to scatter on bare soil in an Australian backyard.

It depends on the grass. Couch needs about 10 g per m², while cool-season grasses like ryegrass and tall fescue need 25–40 g per m². They have much bigger seeds. Overseeding a … Read more

Categories Laying a New Lawn

How Long After Laying Turf Can You Walk on It?

October 12, 2026 by Alan Brown
Freshly laid turf in an Australian backyard showing when you can walk on it after installation

Key takeaway: Stay off new turf completely for the first 24 to 48 hours, since the soil underneath is soft and saturated and a footprint left now can take weeks … Read more

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Laying Turf: An Australian Guide

October 15, 2026October 12, 2026 by Alan Brown
A fresh section of green turf being unrolled on soil in an Australian backyard for how to lay turf.

Key takeaway: Lay turf within 24 hours of delivery, in a staggered brickwork pattern with tight joins, then water it immediately and deeply. Water twice a day for the first … Read more

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Where to Buy Turf & How Much It Costs

September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 by Alan Brown
Man unloading turf from vehicle

Turf is sold direct from turf farms, through landscape and turf supply yards, smaller hardware-store quantities, and increasingly online delivery. Read more

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Buffalo Grass Seed: Can You Grow a Buffalo Lawn From Seed?

October 15, 2026September 13, 2026 by Alan Brown
Buffalo Grass Seed

A genuine Sir Walter, Palmetto or Sapphire buffalo lawn won’t grow from seed, since these are sterile hybrids propagated only from turf, runners or plugs. Read more

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