Fresh turf direct from farm | 30-day survival warranty | Full soil prep & drainage check | In-house installers since 2010
Why Your New Lawn Either Thrives or Dies in Year One
Most turfing jobs in Singapore fail within the first six months — not because the grass is bad, but because the work underneath it was rushed. Wrong soil, poor drainage, gaps between rolls, no aftercare plan. The homeowner pays twice: once for the failed lawn, once for the replacement. We’ve fixed enough botched turfing jobs to know exactly where the corners get cut.
Fresh Turf From the Farm
Our turf is delivered fresh, often within 24 to 48 hours of being lifted. Grass left sitting on a pallet for a week is grass that won’t root properly. We schedule deliveries to match your installation date.
Proper Soil Preparation
Existing grass and weeds removed. Top 50mm of poor soil stripped. Subsoil graded for drainage. Fresh topsoil (100mm) laid before any turf goes down. Skip these steps and the lawn dies — guaranteed.
NParks & BCA Credentials
BCA registered, NParks-approved landscape contractor, ISA Certified Arborist on team. The credentials matter for commercial sites, MCST work, and any project near protected trees.
30-Day Survival Warranty
If our installation fails to root within 30 days, we replace it at no charge. Most competitors offer no warranty at all on natural turf — we stand by ours because we did the prep work properly.
Written Aftercare Plan
You get a detailed care schedule with every installation — watering frequency, when to start mowing, when to fertilise, when to expect full establishment. Most lawn failures are aftercare failures. We give you the playbook.
The Three Natural Grass Types We Plant in Singapore
We specialise in natural grass — Cow Grass, Pearl Grass and Carpet Grass. These three cover 95% of Singapore residential and commercial lawns. We help you pick based on sun, traffic, drainage and budget — not on whichever roll we have most of in the truck.
Why Your New Lawn Either Thrives or Dies in Year One
Most turfing jobs in Singapore fail within the first six months — not because the grass is bad, but because the work underneath it was rushed. Wrong soil, poor drainage, gaps between rolls, no aftercare plan. The homeowner pays twice: once for the failed lawn, once for the replacement. We’ve fixed enough botched turfing jobs to know exactly where the corners get cut.
Popular Grass We Supply
Cow Grass (Axonopus Compressus)
broad and short leaves that can be spotted on the sides of Singapore roadways.
Pearl Grass
Pearl grass resembles cow grass in appearance. This grass, on the other hand, has shorter, rounder leaves that grow sideways.
Carpet Grass
Grass has coarse leaves and can grow to be 50cm tall if left undisturbed.
Philippine Grass
Hardy grass once they take root
From $3.00 PSF
Cow Grass
Axonopus compressus
Best for: Large landed gardens, family lawns, high-traffic areas, budget-conscious projects.
The everyday workhorse of Singapore lawns. Wide leaves, hardy, handles full sun and moderate shade. Recovers quickly from foot traffic. Available in 2-petal and 3-petal varieties. Looks coarser compared to premium turf but it survives where finer grasses give up — which is why town councils plant it across most HDB estate lawns.
- Most affordable option
- Handles high foot traffic
- Sun and partial shade tolerant
- Fast establishment (2 to 3 weeks)
- Cut every 2 to 3 weeks
- Wide leaves, coarse texture
From $3.50 PSF
Carpet Grass
Axonopus affinis
Best for: Shaded landed gardens, HDB common spaces, slower-growth preferences.
Coarse but tolerant of partial shade and average soil. Good choice when Cow Grass struggles due to limited sunlight. Slower to establish and slower to grow — which means less frequent mowing. Reasonable foot traffic resistance once mature.
- Shade tolerant
- Slower growth (less mowing)
- Reasonable foot traffic
- Good for difficult sites
- Cut every 3 to 4 weeks
- Coarse, broad leaves
From $4.50
Pearl Grass
Zoysia tenuifolia
Best for: Premium landed lawns, hotel grounds, manicured front gardens, showpiece spaces.
Singapore’s premium turf choice. Fine-leaved with a soft, carpet-like texture that looks stunning and feels great underfoot. Needs full sun and excellent drainage to thrive. Cannot handle heavy traffic — best for front-of-house lawns rather than family play areas.
- Premium fine-leaf appearance
- Soft underfoot
- Full sun + excellent drainage required
- Low foot traffic only
- Cut every 2 weeks
- Slow, dense growth pattern
Quoted Separately (Optional Add-Ons)
- Drainage cell installation — $4 to $8 psf
- French drain installation — quoted per site
- Subsoil drainage system — quoted per site
- Irrigation system (sprinkler/drip) — from $800
- Topsoil top-up beyond 100mm — quoted
- Edging stones, borders — quoted per linear metre
- Stump or large root removal — quoted per case
- Ongoing fortnightly maintenance — from $250/month (see grass cutting service)
What’s Included in the PSF Rate
- Removal of existing grass and weeds
- Top 50mm soil strip and disposal
- Subsoil grading for drainage
- Garden-grade topsoil (100mm depth)
- Fresh turf supply (farm-direct)
- Professional rolled-joint installation
- Starter fertiliser application
- Initial deep watering
- Written aftercare plan
- 30-day survival warranty
Convert your turf into a lush, green lawn!
We offer a full range of turfing services, including grass planting, topsoil filling, subsurface system installation, grass cutting, and maintenance.
We are experts in turf management, whether it’s basic turfing, events, NParks-approved standards, or sports field standards. Our well-trained staff ensures a one-time handover for turfing projects.
NO Stones, NO Water stagnation, NO Uneven surfaces.
Allow our team to do all of the legwork for you, whether it’s for your house, business, or trade. Every single turf will be installed by expert professionals if we provide and install your lawn.
Make Your Home The Envy Of All Your Neighbours!
WE ARE YOUR FIRST CHOICE FOR TURF
Best value for your money by ordering quality turf from the professionals who care.
Excellent Service
We take pleasure in offering friendly and helpful customer service. Our knowledgeable CS can answer your inquiries and assist you in choosing the best turf for your needs.
Farm Fresh
Our turf is harvested fresh to order and delivered immediately to ensure maximum freshness, ensuring that our customers only receive turf of the greatest quality.
100% Quality Turf
We supply high-quality turf, resulting in the ideal lawn for your property. Be confident that we will only continue to grow and provide the finest.
30 Days Warranty
When purchasing our turf, there is no need to be concerned. For your piece of mind, our turf is covered by a 30-day product warranty.
Our Grass Planting Installation Process
Here’s exactly what happens between you signing the quote and walking on your new lawn. No corners cut.
1. Free site walkthrough & measurement
We visit your site, measure the area, test the soil, assess sun exposure, check existing drainage, and identify any prep work needed. Walkthrough takes 30 to 45 minutes. We bring samples of Cow Grass, Carpet Grass and Pearl Grass so you can see and touch each one before deciding.
2. Written quote with fixed psf pricing
You receive a detailed quote within 1 to 2 working days. It covers the area in square feet, the grass type, full soil prep included, any optional add-ons (drainage, irrigation), the timeline, and the 30-day warranty terms. No “starting from” pricing.
3. Site clearance & soil strip
Our crew removes the existing grass, weeds and the top 50mm of poor soil. All cleared horticulture waste goes through our licensed disposal channels — see horticulture waste disposal for details.
4. Subsoil grading & drainage prep
We grade the subsoil to direct water away from buildings and prevent pooling. If your site has drainage issues, we install drainage cells or recommend more substantial drainage work before laying any turf — covered under our drainage service.
5. Topsoil filling (100mm minimum)
Fresh garden-grade topsoil laid to a minimum 100mm depth, levelled and lightly compacted. This is the single biggest factor in long-term lawn health — and the step most lowball quotes skip.
6. Turf laying — same-day from farm
Fresh turf arrives the morning of installation. We lay it in a brick-pattern with tight rolled joints (no visible gaps). Edges are trimmed to match your garden borders. The whole laying process is fast — most residential jobs are complete in a day.
7. Starter fertiliser & deep watering
We apply starter fertiliser appropriate for your grass type, then deep-water the entire lawn so the moisture reaches 150mm into the soil. This kicks off the rooting process immediately.
8. Written aftercare plan & warranty
Before we leave, you get a written aftercare schedule, watering instructions, our direct number for any questions over the next 30 days, and your warranty card. We can also book your first mowing visit at week 3 if you want us to handle the ongoing care.
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Cow Grass vs Pearl Grass vs Carpet Grass — Quick Comparison
Not sure which fits your site? Here’s the side-by-side that most homeowners need.
| Factor | Cow Grass | Carpet Grass | Pearl Grass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (psf) | fr $3.00 | fr $3.50 | fr $4.50 |
| Leaf texture | Coarse, wide | Coarse, broad | Fine, soft |
| Appearance | Lush, casual | Practical | Premium, manicured |
| Foot traffic | High | Medium | Low |
| Sun needs | Full sun to partial shade | Partial shade tolerant | Full sun |
| Drainage needs | Moderate | Moderate | Excellent |
| Growth speed | Fast | Slow | Slow |
| Mowing frequency | Every 2 to 3 weeks | Every 3 to 4 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Establishment time | 2 to 3 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | 4 to 6 weeks |
| Best use | Family lawns, large gardens | Shaded sites, low-budget | Showpiece front lawns |
Garden Turf Lawn Installation
Where We Install Natural Grass in Singapore
Landed Home Lawns
Our biggest segment. Bukit Timah, Holland Village, Sentosa Cove, Serangoon Gardens, Sixth Avenue, Thomson, East Coast. Anything from 200 sqft side lawns to 5,000 sqft full gardens.
Condo & MCST Common Areas
Pool deck surrounds, playground borders, courtyard lawns, podium gardens. Often part of a wider condo landscape maintenance contract.
Commercial & Office Grounds
Corporate HQ front lawns, business park grounds, factory boundaries. Usually larger areas with simpler aesthetic requirements but heavier traffic — typically Cow Grass.
Schools & Institutions
School field re-turfing, kindergarten play lawns, university campus grounds. Scheduled during term breaks to minimise disruption.
Hotels & Hospitality
Hotel garden lawns, club grounds, restaurant alfresco lawns. High aesthetic standards — often Pearl Grass for showpiece zones, Cow Grass for back-of-house.
HDB Ground-Floor Patios
Ground-floor HDB units with small patio lawns and play yards. Compact installations, fast turnaround, no minimum that prices you out.
Which grass type is best for Singapore lawns?
Cow Grass (Axonopus compressus) is the most commonly used species for large landed gardens and heavily trafficked family lawns, which are robust, cost-effective, and suitable for the Singapore sun and partial shade. Pearl Grass (Zoysia tenuifolia) is the most luxurious lawn species for a manicured lawn with a fine-textured carpet feel; it is highly recommended for landed properties that require a more luxurious look but is unable to withstand heavy foot traffic. The Carpet Grass is also recommended for shaded lawns and HDB common areas with moderate foot traffic tolerance.
When is the best time to plant grass in Singapore?
It is advisable to plant grass in the Southwest Monsoon season from June to September when both temperature and rainfall levels are at their peak. This results in fast-root establishment and healthy grass growth. Planting in the Northeast Monsoon season from November to January can be done but due to the excessive amount of rain during this period, there is a possibility of flooding in the turf if adequate root establishment is not achieved leading to fungal diseases.
How long does new grass take to establish?
The newly laid sod usually takes about 2 to 3 weeks to become rooted, while it will take another 4 to 6 weeks to fully establish. For the first two weeks after sodding, daily light watering will be required, and walking on the grass must be avoided. Between week 3 and 4, light footsteps on the lawn are allowed. After 6 weeks of growth, your lawn is fully established and can be mowed regularly. Pearl Grass requires slightly more time than Cow Grass to be established.
What’s the difference between Cow Grass and Pearl Grass?
Cow Grass is characterized by its wide and coarse leaves and is the most versatile type of grass in Singapore – it is affordable, resilient, and suitable for foot traffic. Pearl Grass has thinner, finely textured blades creating an elegant carpet-like effect, making it look more premium than Cow Grass, though it is twice as expensive and cannot handle foot traffic as well, thus requiring better drainage conditions. Cow Grass is what most family lawns get. Pearl Grass is often chosen by more expensive properties for their front lawn.
What’s included in your grass planting service?
We provide a full package of lawn establishment including: free on-site inspection and measuring, analysis of soil quality, removal of existing grass and weeds, grading of the subsoil for adequate drainage, topsoil spreading (about 100mm of garden grade), turf laying with rolled joints, watering with starter fertilizers, aftercare recommendations and a 30-day guarantee. Installation of drainage cells, French drains and irrigation systems is estimated separately.
What warranty do you provide on grass planting?
We provide a 30-day survival warranty on every turfing installation. If the grass we supply and install fails to establish within 30 days due to a defect in our work, supply quality or installation technique, we replace it at no charge. The warranty assumes the homeowner follows our written aftercare plan — primarily, regular watering during the first 2 weeks. We do not cover damage from pets, foot traffic, vandalism, or extended drought without irrigation.
Do I need to remove my old grass before you arrive?
No. Removal of existing grass, weeds, debris and the top 50mm of poor-quality soil is included in our standard turfing service. We dispose of the cleared horticulture waste through licensed channels — see our waste disposal service for details. Just clear the area of furniture and personal items before our crew arrives.
Are you NParks-approved and BCA-registered for turfing work?
Yes. Direct Garden Landscaping is BCA registered and NParks-approved for landscape work in Singapore. We also have an ISA Certified Arborist on the team. These credentials matter for commercial projects, MCST contracts, and any work involving protected sites or trees on or near your turfing area.
Can you fix patchy, dying or weed-infested lawns without full re-turfing?
Yes, depending on the degree of damage. Where the lawn is between 30-70% viable, we suggest patch re-turfing (replacement of dead patches only) along with scarifying, aeration, top dressing, over-seeding and fertilisation. It is much cheaper than complete re-turfing. Where lawn viability is less than 30%, complete re-turfing is the better long-term value option. We give an honest assessment of the situation during the walkthrough — no hard sell here!
Do you handle drainage issues before laying new turf?
Yes, and it’s essential! Turfing over areas of poor drainage simply assures failure of the new lawn in a matter of months. Drainage problems are assessed during the walkthrough visit. If your area is waterlogged, we recommend fixing it first using drainage cells, French drains, grading or subsoil works. Complete drainage rectification is covered by our separate garden drainage service, but coordinated as one project.
What aftercare maintenance does new grass need?
Light watering daily for two weeks (morning time is best), then gradually reduce to alternate days until week 4. No foot traffic until week 2. First cut only after lawn rooting (weeks 3-4) using a high mower blade setting. Fertilise lightly in week 4. Most customers arrange our services for regular grass cutting and lawn care starting from week 6 onwards on a fortnightly basis.