What kind of soil do I need to grow grass from seed?

[rbaus]

Hi guys,

Hope everyone's well and happy new year!

I am planning to remove approximately 10 cm of existing soil from the marked area and replace it with fresh soil, with the intention of establishing kikuyu grass from seed. What type of soil would be most suitable for this purpose?

The property is located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.

thanks,

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @rbaus. It's a pleasure to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about growing grass.

Kikuyu isn’t too fussy, but the soil you choose can make a big difference in getting your lawn established quickly. Using good-quality topsoil is ideal for the 10 cm layer you’re planning to replace. Before adding the topsoil, it’s a good idea to aerate or lightly loosen the existing lower soil layer. This helps roots penetrate more easily and prevents compaction, giving your new grass the best chance to establish. Once the topsoil is in place, you can level it, sow your kikuyu seed, and keep it consistently moist until it germinates.

Here's a helpful guide: How to grow grass from lawn seed.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell