Lawn care · Tauranga & Western Bay
New lawns and lawn repair in Tauranga
A new lawn in Tauranga starts with the ground underneath it. We clear the old grass and weeds, prepare and level the soil, then sow seed or lay instant lawn. Bare patches from dogs, shade or old garden beds get the same treatment on a smaller scale. Every new lawn comes with a written aftercare plan, because the first six weeks decide whether it takes. Prices start from $30 per m².
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What's included
What's included in a new lawn
For patch repairs we do the same steps on the bare areas only, then blend the edges into the existing lawn.
- Spraying off or stripping the old grass and weeds
- Soil preparation, levelling and topsoil where it's needed
- Sowing seed or laying instant lawn rolls
- A first watering-in
- A written aftercare plan: watering, first mow, first feed
- A check-in visit once the lawn has established
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Prices
New lawn prices in Tauranga
From$30per m²
New lawns start from $30 per m².
What changes the price
Seed or instant lawnInstant lawn costs more but gives you a finished lawn straight away.
PreparationRemoving an old lawn, weeds or rubble takes longer than prepping bare ground.
TopsoilPoor or uneven soil needs topsoil brought in.
AccessRolls of instant lawn are heavy; tight access adds time.
Local know-how
Seed or instant lawn: what works in Tauranga
Instant lawn gives you a finished lawn the day it's laid. It suits a house going on the market, a rental between tenants, or anyone who doesn't want to keep dogs and kids off bare soil. It can go down most of the year, but in the heat of January and February it needs a lot of water to root in.
Seed costs less and grows a lawn suited to your exact spot. In Tauranga the best time to sow is autumn, March to April, when the soil is still warm and the rain comes back. Early spring works too. Summer sowing is hard work, especially on sandy coastal sections in Pāpāmoa and the Mount, where the top few centimetres dry out in an afternoon.
One local catch: kikuyu. If you sow a ryegrass or fescue lawn next to kikuyu, the kikuyu will creep in within a season or two. We'll talk you through whether to keep the kikuyu, fight it, or choose a lawn that lives alongside it.
How it works
How our lawn installation works
Site visit
We look at the soil, drainage, sun and what's growing now.
Seed or instant lawn
We talk through both and give you a fixed price for each.
Prep and lay
Most standard sections are prepared and sown or laid in one to two days.
Aftercare
You water to the plan; we come back to check how it's taking.
Why Lawn Squad
Why Tauranga homeowners choose Lawn Squad for new lawns
The prep is done properlyA new lawn on bad ground just fails again.
A written aftercare planSo you know exactly what to do.
One crew from start to first mowAnd we can keep mowing it afterwards.
Fixed price before we start
We reply within one working dayFree quotes, no obligation
Reviews
What Tauranga customers say
Great lawn mowing service! Very professional, friendly and reliable. The lawn was done really well and everything was left neat and tidy. Highly recommend Lawn Squad
Payal T.Google reviewVery happy with the service the lawn was perfect mowed, the hedges were trimmed beautifully and everything was cleaned up afterwards. Great work 👍
Annapurna EnterprisesGoogle reviewBeen using LawnSquad for a few months — they’re friendly, on time, and my lawn looks great after each visit. Really happy with the service.
Dipak T.Google review
Service areas
Areas we cover
We lay new lawns and repair old ones across Tauranga, including new subdivisions in Pāpāmoa East, Tauriko and The Lakes, plus Ōmokoroa and Te Puna. See every area we serve
Tauranga City
- Pāpāmoa
- Mount Maunganui
- Bethlehem
- Welcome Bay
- Pyes Pā & The Lakes
- Ōtūmoetai & Matua
- Tauriko
- Greerton
- Ohauiti
Western Bay of Plenty
- Ōmokoroa
- Te Puna
FAQs
New lawn FAQs
How long before I can walk on a new lawn?
Instant lawn: keep off for about two weeks, until it's rooted. Seed: about six weeks, until it's had two or three mows.
When should I mow a new lawn?
Instant lawn: once it's rooted, usually after about two weeks; give a corner a gentle tug and if it holds, it's ready. Seed: when the grass is about a third taller than the cutting height, usually four to six weeks after sowing.
How often should I water a new lawn?
Lightly every day for the first two weeks, then less often and more deeply. Your aftercare plan sets out exactly how much for your lawn and the season.
When should I fertilise a new lawn?
A starter fertiliser goes down when it's sown or laid. The next feed is about six weeks later.
Can you fix patches from dogs?
Yes. We dig out the dead patch, refresh the soil and re-seed or patch with instant lawn. Watering the spot after the dog uses it helps stop it happening again.
What's the best time of year for a new lawn?
Autumn for seed. Instant lawn any time except the hottest weeks of summer, unless you can water every day.
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