Good thread OP, we've been wondering the same!

We've got our backyard spread with dirt and good healthy topsoil. Unfortunately now though funds have run out and we've been thinking maybe we shouldn't go with turf - it's quite a big area and will be expensive. DH wanted to go get a couple of bags of seed and just see how it goes.

I've noticed though, Pak you're in Vic, I'm near Jaycee - is it maybe the weather that was different for you guys and seed won't work for us either? And will the soil and watering make a difference? Because I know our dirt is good and we're going to lay out a cheap and simple drip-feed watering system so that should help it right?

Sorry for the hijack OP, but didn't want to start another thread the same