Installing a lawn in a heavily shaded area can be tricky but lawn solutions are available. The trick is to find the right turf variety to suit. Lawns are available that are shade tolerant and will, in fact, thrive in these conditions.
All lawns require a certain amount of sunlight in order to survive – if your space is entirely shaded by a permanent structure such as a building, garage or shed then another option such as pebbles or pavers might be a better option. If the space is totally shaded in a more temporary way then some TLC will help – you won’t need to clear everything but trimming, pruning or removal of some trees, shrubs and bushes to let some sunlight in is advisable before installing a new lawn.
Consider the lawn variety:
As we said, some lawn varieties are better than others at handling shade and the best one in particular is Sir Walter Buffalo turf. Sir Walter has been created to be shade tolerant as well as pest resistant and self-repairing so it’s a great choice all round.

Maximum shade percentage and the appropriate Daleys Turf lawn solutions:
- Up to 70% shade – Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo.
- Up to 60% shade – Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo.
- Up to 40% shade – Platinum Zoysia.
- Up to 15% shade – Nullarbor Couch.
The lawn varieties in the higher shade percentiles will also do well in lower shade areas and all will live in full sun too.
Consider a trim:
Ensuring more sunlight reaches your lawn may be as simple as a trim. Cut back any overhanging branches and shrubs that impede the amount of daily sun your lawn receives. Think about the shape, size and shade potential of any trees and plants you plant in and around your lawn.
What else you can do:
If the lawn is already established (or you are renting the property) and a new shade tolerant turf is not an option, and/or the shade comes from neighbouring properties or trees that cannot be trimmed, you can assist the shaded lawn by keeping an eye out for any pests such as moss that likes to take advantage of shaded turf. Make sure the shaded lawn isn’t over-watered but is also well-fed and fertilised as needed and in order to become, and remain strong.
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Thanks again Tezz.
It all started when Pat came to my house to measure the lawn area and kindly explained in detail which type of grass would be best for my needs. He even took me to the farm to show me all the different options in person, which made the decision process so much easier.
When it came time for the installation, Pat prepared the ground beautifully and laid the grass with such precision and care. Now, every time someone visits my home or passes by, they can’t stop complimenting how amazing the lawn looks. Some even mistake it for artificial turf and feel the need to touch it to confirm it’s real!
Thanks to Pat’s attention to detail and professionalism, my lawn looks absolutely stunning. I highly recommend Pat for anyone considering new turf – he truly goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional results.
Sylvia xx
This time around, when we were looking for a lawn option to suit our new home, we knew it should come from Daleys Turf. They have a great variety of options in their farm, and from choosing the right lawn to all advice received and the installation - we cannot fault this business!
Special thanks to Patrick and his dedicated team for helping us create an amazing frontyard with their Sir Grange Zoysia.
We absolutely love the way it looks, and the very low maintenance required. We feel like living on a golf course with the best lawn in town.
From neighbours to people driving near our house, everyone loves it. It’s a show stopper!!
Thank you Daleys Turf
Cheers,
Marcelo and Gabi
I had tried to do it myself but it failed…. Nothing took. I did the bunnings turf which was taken over by couch again somehow. $800 wasted.
Daley have finally given me the lawn I so badly wanted. The grass has taken. It’s high quality. I got a certificate as certified sir Walter and looks amazing !!
Pat and team used the appropriate chemicals to kill everything off before prep day.
It was expensive for 50m2 (approx $2500) but you know what, sure was nice to come home and it was all taken care of!
The boys had to spray twice, add a fair bit of soil, grade it, and supply and install. It was worth it for me considering how much money I had already wasted.
So save up and get pros in!! For sure!!
Pats always willing to take call and give advice to ensure appropriate care of lawn in early days which I was thankful for post some investment gone into this.
They also fertilised my neighbours front yard for using their drive way and there grass looks great right now. So the quality of products they use is good.
Super happy with result- appreciate it thank you Pat and Delays Turf team
We had a problem with drainage at our property and lost some of the turf that Daleys had supplied.
Harley and the staff were very understanding,helpful and honoured the guarantee, supplied replacement turf.
We would highly recommend this business and particularly Harley for excellent service
We had a problem with drainage at our property and lost some of the turf that Daleys had supplied.
Harley and the staff were very understanding,helpful and honoured the guarantee, supplied replacement turf.
We would highly recommend this business and particularly Harley for excellent service
So helpful with picking our lawn and went out of there way to help lay it
Even came round the next day to check every thing was ok.
Would highly recommend all the staff.
So helpful
These guys are super knowledgeable and very passionate. It was very refreshing to deal with such professionals.
These photos were taken a couple months after install on the first mow. It looks and feels incredible.