The Best Grass for Melbourne Conditions

“Don’t like the weather? Wait a minute.”

It’s a clichéd joke, but we all know it’s true. Melbourne’s climate can swing from clear blue skies and warm winds to thundering rain in less time than the city loop service. If you’re growing a lawn, you need a grass turf strong enough to survive Melbourne’s bone-dry summer droughts, frosty winters, and everything in between.

Lucky for you, we’ve got the best lawn grass for Melbourne right here. Well, four of them, actually.

Why Melbourne’s climate demands the best grass

Melbourne’s weather isn’t just unpredictable—it’s extreme. Hot, dry conditions during summer can parch your lawn, while heavy rains and cool winters challenge its resilience. You need locally grown grasses Melbourne weather can’t ruin, and our Victoria-grown turf is perfectly suited to our unique local soil and climate. Here’s what makes our turf stand out:

• Drought resistance: With Melbourne’s frequent dry spells, it’s crucial to choose a turf that stays green even when water’s scarce.
• Shade tolerance: Not all Australian lawns bask in full sunlight. The right grass will thrive in both sunny and shaded areas.
• Durability: From backyard cricket games to pets, a hardy lawn can handle it all.
• Low maintenance: Let’s face it—no one wants to spend every weekend mowing and fertilising.

Meet our turf varieties for Melbourne lawns

Each of our turf options has been handpicked to perform in Victorian conditions, however Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo is ideal for most homes, as it can thrive in up to 75% shade.