Empire Zoysia turf is $15.50/m², grown and cut to order at our farm in Woodford QLD, and delivered across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Empire is a zoysia with a fine, soft leaf, often called the “easy grass” for its low maintenance. As a guide, 50 m² of Empire Zoysia is $775 for the turf. Use the turf calculator to price your own area.
| Variety | Empire Zoysia |
|---|---|
| Grass type | Zoysia (Zoysia japonica) |
| Price | $15.50 per m² |
| Grown at | Our turf farm, Woodford QLD 4514 |
| Delivered to | Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast |
| Sold as | Turf, cut to order (“zoysia seed” is not the Empire variety) |
Both are $15.50/m² and both are grown at Woodford. Sir Walter is a soft-leaf buffalo with broad leaves; Empire Zoysia has a finer leaf and a reputation for low upkeep. Which suits you depends mainly on how much sun the lawn gets and how often you want to mow. Read Empire Zoysia vs Sir Walter buffalo for a side-by-side comparison.
Looking for a gorgeous lawn without all the maintenance? We have the answer.
Empire Zoysia Grass is often called the “easy grass,” and it lives up to its name! Its fine, soft leaf is the perfect all-purpose, low-maintenance turf for anywhere in South-East Queensland. In fact, this great-looking turf requires almost NO maintenance once established!
This grass can survive on natural rainfall, thrives in extreme heat and humidity, and requires only 2-4 mows per year. Does it get any easier? Actually, yes! Empire is also resistant to pests and disease and recovers quickly from wear. It does well with minimal attention and looks lush and green year-round when well-maintained, making it perfect for a wide range of domestic and commercial purposes.
Usage:
Empire Zoysia turf is $15.50 per m². For example, 50 m² of Empire Zoysia is $775 for the turf. The turf calculator adds delivery and laying so you can see a full price before you order.
We grow it ourselves on our turf farm at Woodford QLD 4514 and cut it to order, so the Empire Zoysia you receive comes from our own paddocks.
Yes. We deliver Empire Zoysia from the farm at Woodford across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. See turf supplies Brisbane or turf supplies Sunshine Coast for your area.
Neither is better everywhere. They cost the same ($15.50/m²) and are both grown at Woodford. Empire Zoysia is a fine-leaf zoysia known for low upkeep; Sir Walter is a broad-leaf, soft-leaf buffalo. Sun, shade and how often you want to mow decide it. See Empire Zoysia vs Sir Walter buffalo.
We supply Empire Zoysia as turf. “Zoysia seed” in shops is generally a common Zoysia japonica type, not the Empire variety, so seed will not give you an Empire lawn. More in our seed vs turf guide.
Water new turf until it has rooted in, then mow and feed it as the season needs. Our Empire Zoysia care guide covers mowing, feeding, runners and shade, and our watering schedule for new turf (first 4 weeks) covers the first 4 weeks.
Yes, once it is established: its deep root system gives it high drought tolerance. New turf still needs regular watering until it roots in. Our drought-tolerant turf guide compares Empire Zoysia, Sir Walter and Wintergreen for Brisbane conditions.
Compare with Sir Walter buffalo turf ($15.50/m²) and Wintergreen couch turf ($7.00/m²), or see all turf varieties.
For Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the best turf depends on your site conditions:
All are warm-season grasses suited to Queensland’s subtropical climate.
Measure the length × width of your area in metres to get square metres (m²). Add 5% extra for cutting in.
We are glad to assist with free measuring advice over the phone or in person.
Approximately 600mm wide x 1200mm long.
Yes, we deliver throughout South East Queensland, as far north as Gympie, west to Kingaroy, south to the Gold Coast, and all areas in between such as Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast.
Delivery can be arranged within 24–48 hours of order payment and confirmation.
Yes, we offer professional installation or can recommend trusted local installers. We handle all ground preparation, laying, and rolling of your new lawn.
Depending on site and access, and whether you need to use a wheelbarrow or can lay direct from a pallet, the average person will lay 50m² of turf per hour.
Avoid letting turf dry out in the first 3 weeks to ensure deep root growth. See our new turf watering schedule for amounts and sprinkler run times.
We cut orders to suit, however on average there are 50m² per pallet.
2.5 metres wide.
On average, 1 tonne, depending on the size of the order and recent irrigation
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