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Easy, Low-Cost Kikuyu Lawn Conversion — Delivered to Your Door
Zero preparation required. Transform your tired old lawn or patch up bare areas the smart way. No need to knock out or remove existing lawn — saving time, money, and unnecessary labour. Simply plug and forget.
Kikuyu turf is a popular and economical choice for residential lawns, school grounds, and sports fields. As a warm-season variety, it flourishes in hot, sunny conditions and is renowned for its aggressive growth habit (via both above-ground runners and deep rhizomes), allowing it to establish quickly and repair damage almost before your eyes.
Key Benefits
💪 Exceptional Durability — withstands heavy foot traffic from kids and pets
💧 Excellent Drought Tolerance — deep root system reduces watering needs once established
🔄 Quick Recovery — damage is rapidly filled in for a consistent, lush appearance
🟢 Vibrant Colour — bright, attractive green throughout the warmer months
✅ Zero prep required — plant straight into existing lawn or bare soil
🚚 Delivered to your door — fresh, healthy plugs ready to plant on arrival
Coverage
Planting rate: 6–10 plugs per m²
100 plug tray covers: approx. 10–16m²
For faster coverage, plant at 10 per m². For a more economical spread, plant at 6 per m² and allow more time to fill in.
Best Time to Plant
Plant from late September through to April when conditions are warm enough for establishment. Kikuyu establishes fastest in warm conditions with regular watering.
How to Plant
Mow existing lawn short if planting into an established area
Use a plug tool, trowel, or drill auger to create holes at your chosen spacing
Insert each plug firmly into the hole so the crown sits level with the soil surface
Water thoroughly immediately after planting
Keep moist for the first 2–3 weeks until plugs are established
Fertilise 4–6 weeks after planting to encourage spreading
Kikuyu performs best in full sun on well-drained, fertile soil. While its vigorous growth requires regular mowing during peak season, its resilience and low-maintenance nature make it an incredibly practical and cost-effective choice.
⚠️ Shipping restriction:We cannot send to SA, TAS or WA due to quarantine rules & regulations.
