Overview
Instant lawn installation with Buffalo, LM Berea, Cynodon and Kikuyu grass.
A healthy lawn depends on the soil beneath it. We clear and level the area, prepare the soil and lay instant lawn rolls tightly, so your new grass can establish quickly. We will help you choose a variety suited to the sun, shade and foot traffic in your garden.
Options
Natural Grass options
Buffalo Grass
A broad-leaf instant lawn that tolerates some shade.
- Copes with partial shade
- Broad, soft leaf
LM Berea Grass
A fine-textured lawn often chosen for shadier gardens.
- Fine texture
- Often chosen for shadier spots
Cynodon Grass
A fine, dense lawn for sunny areas.
- Fine, dense finish
- Best in full sun
Kikuyu Grass
A vigorous, hard-wearing lawn for sunny, busy gardens.
- Recovers well from wear
- Thrives in full sun
Projects
Natural Grass work
Compare
Buffalo vs Kikuyu vs LM Berea vs Cynodon
Choosing the right lawn depends on sun, shade and how hard the garden is used. Here's how the four varieties we install compare.
| Feature | Buffalo | Kikuyu | LM Berea | Cynodon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Partial shade, soft feel | Busy, sunny family gardens | Shadier gardens | Neat lawns in full sun |
| Sun | Sun to partial shade | Full sun | Partial shade | Full sun |
| Shade tolerance | Good | Poor | Good | Poor |
| Recovery from wear | Moderate | Excellent | Moderate | Good |
| Leaf texture | Broad and soft | Medium, vigorous | Fine | Fine and dense |
| Upkeep | Moderate | Frequent mowing in summer | Moderate | Regular mowing |
Not sure which suits your garden? Tell us where the sun falls and how the lawn will be used, and we'll recommend one.
FAQ
Natural Grass questions
Buffalo grass or Kikuyu: which should I choose?
Kikuyu is vigorous and recovers quickly from wear, so it suits sunny family gardens with lots of foot traffic. Buffalo has a broad, soft leaf and copes better with partial shade, but it recovers more slowly from heavy wear. The comparison table on this page shows how all four varieties compare.
Which grass is best for shade in Cape Town?
LM Berea and Buffalo are the usual choices for gardens with shade from trees or buildings. No lawn grows well in deep, all-day shade, so in very dark spots consider artificial grass, paving or a pebble bed instead.
How long before I can walk on new instant lawn?
Keep foot traffic light for the first two to three weeks while the roots grow into the soil. Water deeply and regularly during this time. Once the lawn has rooted (a gently lifted corner won't pull up), you can use it normally and start mowing.
Why use a professional to lay instant lawn?
Most lawn problems start with the soil. Clearing old grass and weeds, levelling, preparing and compacting the soil, and laying the rolls tightly with staggered joints help the lawn root quickly and evenly, without dips, gaps or yellow patches.
Planning a natural grass project?
Share a few details and photos of your space and we'll be in touch to discuss a quote.
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