The Turf Varieties Grown on Our Farm
Kikuyu Grass
Kikuyu grass is a popular lawn grass in Australia, especially on the New South Wales Southern Coast. It is drought tolerant and relatively low maintenance, making it a good choice for homeowners who want a lush green lawn without having to spend a lot of time watering and fertilizing it. Kikuyu grass also thrives in hot weather, making it a good choice for areas that experience a lot of sun.
Pros
- Very soft, picnic ready grass
- Low maintenance
- Drought tolerant
- Great for residential or commercial landscapes
- Tolerates high traffic
- Good pest resistance
- Pets and kids love it
- Can be grown in clayey or sandier soils
Things to Be Aware of:
- Can be invasive if not maintained properly
- Grows much quicker in warmer months
- Can lose its green a little in winter, but it is still frost tolerant
Palmetto Buffalo Grass
Buffalo grass is a warm season perennial grass that is popular in Australia for lawns. It is a low growing grass that does not need to be mowed often and can tolerate hot, dry conditions. Palmetto buffalo grass is a variety of buffalo grass that is drought tolerant and has a fine texture. It is a good choice for homeowners in dry climates who are looking for a low maintenance lawn option.
Pros
- Very soft and lovely colour year round
- Deals well with shady areas
- Drought tolerant
- Slow growth means less mowing
- Friendlier for allergies than some turf varieties
- Non-invasive but still competes well against weeds
Things to Be Aware of:
- Can sometimes be vulnerable to invasion from other more aggressive grass varieties. So, if replacing your old lawn with Palmetto Buffalo, be sure to thoroughly remove all traces of your old grass
Things to Consider When Deciding What Turf to Choose for Your Lawn
There are a few things to consider when choosing between Kikuyu grass and Palmetto buffalo grass for your lawn in Australia. Kikuyu is a warm-season grass that does well in climates with hot, dry summers, while Palmetto buffalo is a cool-season grass that does better in climates with milder winters. Kikuyu is also a bit more drought-tolerant than Palmetto buffalo, so it may be a better choice if you live in an area with low water availability. Palmetto buffalo also tends to be a bit more shade-tolerant than Kikuyu, so if your lawn is mostly shady, it may be a better choice.
If you are not sure which type of grass will work best for your climate and conditions, we’re here to help. Get in touch with the team at Southern Turf and we will be able to help you choose the right type of grass and give you tips on how to care for it.
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