Transform your shady yard into a cool, usable space for weekend BBQs and family time

A-grade buffalo and zoysia turf that thrives in the shade. Grown locally, cut fresh and delivered direct to your door – so your shady yard becomes a lawn that actually gets used. Get your free quote today.

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what homeowners think of the turf shed

does this sound familiar?

✔️ Shady areas stay thin, patchy or muddy no matter what you do?

✔️ You’re over replacing turf in the same shady spots again and again?

✔️ Parts of the lawn die off every year as soon as winter or wet weather hits?

the shade is not the problem, the wrong turf type is!

our shade tolerant turf varieties

sapphire buffalo

  • The finest leaf buffalo we grow

  • A family favourite for shaded areas

  • Needs 2-3 hours of sunlight each day

  • Medium maintenance

  • Broad leaf blade

  • Ideal for families with kids and dogs

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sir walter buffalo

  • Australia's best selling grass

  • Highly durable and shade tolerant

  • Needs 2-3 hours of sunlight each day

  • Medium maintenance

  • Broad leaf blade

  • Resilient and drought tolerant

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palmetto buffalo

  • The softest leaf buffalo available

  • The slowest growing buffalo variety

  • Needs 2-3 hours of sunlight each day

  • Medium maintenance

  • Broad leaf blade

  • Low allergen and less thatch build up

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empire zoysia

  • Less mowing, more living

  • Our most popular selling grass variety

  • Needs 4-5 hours of sunlight each day

  • Low maintenance

  • Medium leaf blade

  • A soft, lush grass without the upkeep

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augusta zoysia

  • Where luxury meets low maintenance

  • Grow long or keep golf course short

  • Needs 2-3 hours of sunlight each day

  • Low maintenance

  • Fine, dark leaf blade

  • Ideal for those looking for low effort, high impact

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Want to view our varieties before committing? Call to book a site visit on our Boyland farm: 0417 852 444

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how to measure for turf - goole maps tutorial

  1. Head to Google Maps and use their easy Measuring Tool to get an
    accurate measurement of your space.

  2. Check out our quick explainer video here for a quick how-to, it’ll only take a minute!

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