Introduction

Transform your outdoor spaces with Kikuyu instant lawn, one of the most popular, fast-establishing and durable grass varieties in South Africa. Whether you’re laying lawn for a home garden, commercial property, school field, sports ground, or roadside verge, Kikuyu grass offers unbeatable performance.

Each roll covers 0.5 square metres, making it easy to calculate your requirements for any landscaping or greening project. Our Kikuyu is freshly cut to order and ready for installation. You’ll enjoy instant coverage, rapid root establishment, and beautiful green growth in a matter of days.

Background

Kikuyu grass (Pennisetum clandestinum) is a warm-season perennial grass that thrives in the South African climate. It originates from East Africa and is known for its vigorous growth, bright green colour, and high drought tolerance. Once established, Kikuyu forms a dense mat that chokes out weeds, withstands high foot traffic, and regenerates quickly—even after damage or stress.

Kikuyu is ideal for:

Residential lawns
School playgrounds
Sports fields
Golf course fairways and roughs
Parks and municipal landscapes
Commercial and retail developments
Farm pathways and embankments

Its coarse blades and aggressive stolon growth make it particularly useful in high-traffic or erosion-prone areas where grass cover is critical. It grows best in full sun but can tolerate semi-shade if properly managed.

Implementation

Each roll of Kikuyu instant lawn is pre-cut into 0.5m² sheets and harvested fresh from the field. Rolls are stacked on pallets or bundled for smaller orders and delivered directly to your site (delivery options available depending on location).

Preparation:

Before laying your Kikuyu lawn, it’s important to:

Clear the area of existing weeds and debris
Loosen the soil to at least 10cm depth
Apply compost or organic fertiliser (e.g. GroFertiliser)
Level the area with a rake

Installation:

Lay rolls directly onto moist soil, tightly butted together with no gaps
Roll the surface with a garden roller to ensure root-to-soil contact
Water thoroughly immediately after laying
Continue to water daily for the first 10–14 days until roots take hold

Once established, Kikuyu needs moderate watering and regular mowing to maintain a healthy, uniform appearance. It can be mowed down to 30–50mm, depending on your application (shorter for sports fields, longer for residential use).

Results

Customers who install Kikuyu instant lawn report rapid greening, with visible establishment within a week of laying. By 2–3 weeks, roots are typically well-established and mowing can begin. After one month, the lawn is usually thick and durable enough to walk on or use for recreational purposes.

Key benefits of using Kikuyu instant lawn:

Instant coverage – No need to wait months for seeded lawns to grow
Reduced weed pressure – Dense growth suppresses weed establishment
Strong root system – Excellent for stabilising soil on slopes or banks
Durability – Withstands children, pets, and machinery
Self-repairing – Quickly recovers from foot traffic and minor damage

It is also known to cool surrounding areas through evapotranspiration, making it a natural air conditioner for your home or office garden.

Feedback

Gardeners, landscapers, and property developers across South Africa choose Kikuyu for its ease of establishment, affordability, and robust performance. Here’s what our customers say:

“We laid the lawn on a Friday, and by Monday it was already blending into the soil beautifully. No bare patches.”

“This grass is tough. My dogs run across it all day, and it still looks like a golf course.”

“It was easy to install, and within two weeks, we had a green carpet in our yard. Highly recommend Kikuyu.”

Repeat customers often purchase more rolls to extend their lawn, fill in new spaces, or repair older lawns with patching. Thanks to its fast-growing runners, Kikuyu easily spreads and knits together for a seamless finish.

Conclusion

If you’re looking for affordable, fast-growing, and hardwearing lawn, Kikuyu is the solution. Whether you’re greening a home, a commercial space, or a municipal plot, Kikuyu gives you results you can see within days. With 0.5sqm rolls, it’s easy to measure, transport, and lay.

📍 Available for collection or delivery in select areas
📦 Fresh-cut to order – install within 24–48 hours of harvest for best results
📲 Message us now to place your order or get help calculating how many rolls you need

Let’s bring your lawn to life—naturally, quickly, and beautifully.

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