Malvern Turf Installation | Sir Walter Lawn Transformation

End-to-end service

Complete turf supply and seamless installation.
Premium quality

Certified Sir Walter turf for excellence.
Climate-ready

Thrives in Melbourne’s shifting seasons.
Low maintenance

Easy care for effortless year-round beauty.

Front yard in Malvern prepared for turf installation with stepping stones and garden beds.

The Malvern homeowners envisioned transforming their tired outdoor spaces into something special, a lush retreat that complements the home’s charm and brings everyday joy. The new turf installation revitalised the front, side, and backyards, creating inviting areas for relaxation, play, and entertaining.

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo turf installed across all garden areas
Soil carefully prepared for lasting growth
Completed quickly with minimal household disruption

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Project considerations

The Malvern family sought a fresh, inviting lawn that unified the home’s outdoor areas. They needed a beautiful front yard to enhance the home’s street appeal and a soft, durable backyard for kids, pets, and relaxing weekends.

They were seeking a long-lasting, low-maintenance lawn that could remain lush and green despite Melbourne’s changing weather and shaded areas.

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo lawn installed in a leafy Malvern front yard with curved garden beds and mature trees.

The property layout required thoughtful planning to ensure a smooth installation. Existing garden beds and surrounding trees were carefully considered in the design, along with irrigation adjustments to promote healthy, even turf growth throughout the space.

Budget: Within homeowner’s expectations, focused on long-term value

Timeline: Two days from preparation to completion

Irrigation Access: Integrated with the existing garden irrigation system

Stepping stone pathway set into freshly installed Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo lawn at a Malvern home, bordered by established garden beds and mature trees.

We selected Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo for its balance of softness, resilience, and shade tolerance, the perfect fit for family life in Malvern.

Thrives in both sun and partial shade
Soft underfoot and child-safe
Minimal maintenance with year-round colour

Front yard in Malvern prepared for Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo installation, with soil levelled and stepping stones positioned between curved garden beds.

This Malvern property had very shaded areas, so we used Sir Walter DNA Certified turf as it is our most shade-tolerant variety. It only requires 4 hours of sunlight, which was a perfect match for this space.

Client goals
Design/practical considerations
Turf requirements
Site challenges

The Malvern family sought a fresh, inviting lawn that unified the home’s outdoor areas. They needed a beautiful front yard to enhance the home’s street appeal and a soft, durable backyard for kids, pets, and relaxing weekends.

They were seeking a long-lasting, low-maintenance lawn that could remain lush and green despite Melbourne’s changing weather and shaded areas.

The property layout required thoughtful planning to ensure a smooth installation. Existing garden beds and surrounding trees were carefully considered in the design, along with irrigation adjustments to promote healthy, even turf growth throughout the space.

Budget: Within homeowner’s expectations, focused on long-term value

Timeline: Two days from preparation to completion

Irrigation Access: Integrated with the existing garden irrigation system

We selected Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo for its balance of softness, resilience, and shade tolerance, the perfect fit for family life in Malvern.

Thrives in both sun and partial shade
Soft underfoot and child-safe
Minimal maintenance with year-round colour

This Malvern property had very shaded areas, so we used Sir Walter DNA Certified turf as it is our most shade-tolerant variety. It only requires 4 hours of sunlight, which was a perfect match for this space.

Stepping stone path through a lawn garden

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo was chosen for its ability to stay lush and resilient in a variety of home environments. It’s the go-to choice for Melbourne homeowners wanting a lawn that’s soft underfoot, easy to maintain, and beautiful all year round.

Thrives in both full sun and shaded areas
Recovers quickly from daily wear and pet activity
Stays green and soft with minimal maintenance

More about Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo

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Stepping stone path through a freshly prepared front garden bed

Rectangular stepping stones set into lawn between garden borders

Curved front lawn bordered by established garden beds and shrubs

Your new lawn made simple

1
Pick your perfect turf

Explore our range of grass varieties designed for all Victorian conditions — there’s a turf that fits your lifestyle and your lawn goals.
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2
Measure your space

Use our handy guide and online calculator to measure your area accurately, so you’ll know exactly how much turf to order.
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3
Place your order

Once you’ve chosen your turf and know your measurements, simply order online. It’s quick, secure, and hassle-free.
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4
Lay it down

Installing your new turf is easy with our step-by-step instructions. You’ll have a lush, instant lawn in no time.
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Proudly Australian-owned and operated since 1985, Lilydale Instant Lawn harvests around 1,000,000 square metres of premium turf each year, making us one of Australia’s leading instant lawn producers.

Our team is passionate about growing and delivering the highest-quality turf in Melbourne, backed by expert service and advice to help your lawn thrive for years to come.

When you choose Lilydale, you’re choosing trusted local growers dedicated to quality, reliability, and beautiful results.

Hear from our customers

Rob Eustace

Eustace Landscaping use Lilydale instant lawn they provide us with a great variety and quality lawn every time. Delivering to everywhere in Gippsland.
Phil Howell

Their turf looks great, service is top notch, you have a question they are happy to help. My Sir Walter is the best turf I have had, I recommended it to a few people
Tony Williams

Great customer service. Prompt delivery even in the pouring rain. Had to lay in awful conditions but it is coming up a treat and finishes my garden perfectly!
Marcus Kikidopoulos

Lilydale Instant Lawn is some of the best professional's to deal with, fast reliable and great people. Along with this some of the best product around!
Gabs New

Highly recommend this company. Fantastic product, the staff are helpful and knowledgeable about all things turf, happy to guide you through the process.
Adrian Marcy

Lovely turf and highly recommend. They have grouse product of grass, great public service with all the staff are respectful and nice - 10/10

Our accreditations and memberships

We’re proud to be recognised by Australia’s leading turf and landscaping associations. These accreditations reflect our ongoing dedication to quality, safety, and sustainability.