Deciding which turf to use is largely dependent on location and particular climatic conditions.
Grass lawns have a great curb side appeal and there are many different types of grasses to suit different applications and needs. Deciding which turf to use is largely dependent on location and the particular climatic conditions, so not all types of turfs are suitable everywhere.
Popular types of lawn grass in Australia include varieties of Bermuda, Couch, Centipede, Buffalo and Kikuyu. You can typically buy these grasses by cubic metre or by the bag.Bermuda grass is the most popular variety and this species is particularly useful because it requires minimal maintenance once it has been established. Bermuda grass also grows well in areas that experience high rainfall, which means that you don’t have to water your lawn as often.
Types of turf can include allergen turf, Buffalo, Palmetto, instant turf (artificial turf). Zoysia, Walter soft leaf, Sir Walter, Kikuyu, and more.
Average to low maintenance turf products for lawns and or a garden can include Kikuyu grass, Sir Walter, Buffalo and more.All these grasses have different maintenance requirements. They vary on the basis of price, turf installation, soil requirements, drought resistance, installation complexity, heat build up, shade tolerance and more.
Most turf varieties are available per square metre. Some average prices are below.
$25 to $32 per square metre price range for Sir Grange.
$13 to $16 for Sir Walter and Tif Tuf.
$10 to $15 price range for Fescue turf.
$8 to $11 for Nullarbor Couch.
$8 to $10 for Eureka.
Grass rolls are essentially flexible sheets of grass that can be rolled out over the ground and secured with pins or pegs. The cost will depend on the size of the roll as well as what it is constructed out of. A pallet of roll-on turf should cost between $4 to $11 per square metre. Some turf suppliers perform a turf delivery at a rate of $18 to $34 per square metre. A single piece of roll will be costlier, so calculate the area before beginning the installation project.
It depends on how much work you want to put into laying it. It also depends on if you're willing to purchase a decent quality sod that will ensure the lawn will survive and grow for years, or whether you are going to save money by purchasing cheap grass seed. The best way is to have the sod professionally laid, but even then there's still room for savings. If you lay your own turf then you can probably cut costs but this will take more effort from yourself and is certainly something only an experienced gardener would attempt. Below are some examples of the price of a square meters of natural turf for different qualities of grass. Quality turf ranges from $10 to $25 per square metre. This means that 50 square metres of turf will cost between $500 to $1,250. Turf rolls are usually available in a bundle of 60 square metres. Instant turf costs around $30 to $50 per metre. This means ($30*50) to ($50*50) = $1500 to $2500 for 50 square metres. These prices are without delivery charges.
You need to remove any obstructions such as rocks, shrubs or fallen tree limbs. The soil should also be prepared to give the grass a strong start by mixing in fertiliser and lime. Correct watering is important because seeds planted during dry weather will not germinate properly. Raking or using a leaf blower to remove all leaves will help with this step. If you are installing a roll of grass, first prepare the soil by digging up and turning it to a depth of 6 inches. Then, add two to three inches of topsoil or compost, followed by an inch or two of peat moss. Compact this layer with a plate compactor after installation and then start to roll the turf. Lastly, add more topsoil or compost.
Below are some turf examples for a budget-wise lawn, as they require low maintenance and hardly ever need to be re-seeded. They still produce an attractive lawn, but will not cost you a lot.
Bermuda.
Centipede.
Dwarf buffalo grass.
Other types are listed below, but these require a little more care and maintenance. They can be found for the same price as the higher-maintenance varieties.
Kentucky Bluegrass.
Buffalo.
Zoysia.
The first thing that you need to do is figure out how much the lawn area is. This can be done by using a tape measure or a laser level tool. You will want to figure out how many square metres are in your lawn, and once you have this number, it's relatively easy to find out how much turf costs per metre.
One square metre of Kentucky bluegrass for lawn should cost approximately $25 to $31 per square metre.
Warm season grasses such as Zoysia and Bermuda usually come in rolls that need to be measured out beforehand for the lawn. They cost around $25 to $35 per square metre.