Two ways to the same lawn
Hydroseeding sprays a mix of seed and mulch onto prepared ground, and the lawn grows from there. Ready lawn is turf grown elsewhere, cut and laid in rolls.
Seed or turf · Auckland
Hydroseeding or ready lawn?
Both give you a lawn. Ready lawn is an instant surface; hydroseeding grows it from seed in the mix you choose. We quote both for the same area, so you can compare.
- Ground preparation
- Seed matched to your site
- Small lawns to school fields
- Free consultation
Bare to greenSEED OR TURF
Tell us
- The areaRough length and width.
- Sun and shadeFull sun, part shade or shady.
- Who uses itKids, dogs, sport or show.
- How soonWhen you need to use it.
- Option 1
- Hydroseeding
- Option 2
- Ready lawn
- Both need
- Prepared ground
- Quote
- Both, side by side
Seed or turf?
How it works
Side by side
| Hydroseeding | Ready lawn | |
|---|---|---|
| The finish | Grows from seed into a lawn | A finished surface the day it’s laid |
| Seed choice | The blend picked for your shade, use and watering | The turf variety that’s grown |
| Slopes and big areas | Sprayed straight on, banks included | Laid roll by roll |
| Preparation | Prepared, levelled topsoil | Prepared, levelled topsoil |
| Watering | Light, regular watering until the grass is up | Deep watering while the roots take |
| Timing | Best sown in autumn or spring | Laid through more of the year |
Shade, kids and dogs
A shady corner, a back lawn for kids and a dog, or a tidy front lawn each want a different grass. With seed, the mix is chosen for your site.
Preparation applies to both
Either way, the ground comes first: weeds and old lawn out, the levels graded, topsoil in. We do that part too.
Ask for both
Tell us the area, the ground, the shade and how soon you need it. We quote hydroseeding and ready lawn side by side.
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The process
From bare ground to a green lawn
Six steps, from your first message to the first mow.
- 1
Send the details
Suburb, rough area, the ground as it is, water and timing, plus a few photos.
- 2
Free consultation
We go over the site with you, from the photos or on site for bigger jobs.
- 3
Fixed-price quote
Preparation and seeding on separate lines, with the seed mix named.
- 4
Prepare the ground
Weeds and old lawn out, levels graded, topsoil in, if it needs it.
- 5
Spray day
Seed and mulch sprayed on, booked around the weather.
- 6
Water and first mow
Light, regular watering until it’s up, with care instructions to follow.
More
More on hydroseeding
Hydroseeding
Spray-on lawns for new builds, renewals, banks and big sites across Auckland, with the seed matched to your site.
See the details →Lawn prep
Weeds and old lawn out, the levels graded and topsoil in, ready for hydroseeding or ready lawn.
See the details →Costs
What sets a hydroseeding price: the area, the seed, the preparation and the site. Measure yours up here.
See the details →Commercial
School grounds, new-build sections, body corporates and prepared commercial sites, planned around your deadline.
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FAQ
Seed or turf questions
Got another question? Call us and we’ll talk your lawn through.
Can I compare hydroseeding with ready lawn?
Yes. We quote both for the same lawn. Ready lawn gives you an instant surface; hydroseeding grows your lawn from seed in the mix you choose. Ask for both and compare.
Which grass should I choose?
Tell us about the sun and shade, who uses the lawn (kids, dogs, sport), how much you can water and when you need it. We recommend the mix for your site: a rye and fescue blend, tall fescue or kikuyu, matched to the job and the season.
Do you prepare the ground or only spray the seed?
Both. We clear weeds and old lawn, grade the levels and bring in topsoil, then hydroseed. Tell us what’s already done and the quote shows the preparation and the seeding as separate lines.
When is the best time to hydroseed in Auckland?
Autumn and spring are the classic sowing windows, with warm, moist soil. Kikuyu wants warm soil, so it goes in from late spring into summer. We book the day around the weather.
Get a quote
Get both quotes
Tell us the suburb, the rough size and the ground as it is now. We come back with the options and a fixed-price quote.
Rather talk it through?
0800 541 662
Worth including
- Your suburb and the rough area in m²
- The ground now: topsoil, clay, old lawn or weeds
- Sun or shade, and who uses the lawn
- A tap within hose reach, and your preferred date or deadline
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