Australia’s Favourite Lawn is Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo Grass
Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo Grass is considered one the best buffalo grass varieties in Australia due to its numerous desirable characteristics and it’s proven track record for success. Here are some reasons why Sir Walter DNA Certified is so highly regarded:
‘It’s DNA Certified’: Sir Walter DNA Certified is a specific strain of buffalo grass that has been carefully selected and tested to ensure genetic purity and quality. The DNA certification guarantees that the grass you receive is authentic and meets strict standards.
Adaptability: Sir Walter DNA Certified is known for its adaptability to various climates and growing conditions across Australia. It can thrive in both hot and cold regions and has good shade tolerance, making it suitable for a wide range of environments.
Drought Tolerance: This buffalo grass variety has excellent drought tolerance, allowing it to withstand periods of water scarcity. It has deep root systems that help it access water from deeper soil layers, making it more resilient during dry spells.
Low Maintenance: Sir Walter DNA Certified is low maintenance compared to other grass varieties. It requires less watering, fertilising, and mowing, making it an attractive choice for homeowners seeking a low-maintenance lawn.
Soft Texture and Aesthetic Appeal: The grass blades of Sir Walter DNA Certified are soft to the touch, providing a comfortable lawn surface for walking and playing. It has a vibrant green colour and forms a dense, lush turf, enhancing the overall visual appeal of the lawn.
Weed and Pest Resistance: Sir Walter DNA Certified exhibits good natural weed and pest resistance, reducing the need for chemical interventions. Its dense growth habit also helps to suppress weed growth.
Established Reputation: Sir Walter DNA Certified has been available in the Australian market for many years and has gained a strong reputation for its performance and durability. It has been extensively tested and is supported by a national network of licensed growers and suppliers.
It’s important to note that while Sir Walter DNA Certified is widely regarded as an excellent buffalo grass variety, the “best” choice for your particular area ultimately depends on your specific location, climate, and personal preferences. Consulting with your local Lawn Solutions Australia Member and considering your specific needs will help you make an informed decision for your new lawn.
What is the best buffalo grass? Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo Grass.
Did you know Sir Walter has reached a sales milestone in the Australian turf industry? Sir Walter has passed the 100 million metres sold mark, an achievement no other buffalo grass or grass has ever achieved! This makes it the greatest selling grass of all time, further solidifying it’s position as Australia’s best buffalo grass. Read more about this milestone here.
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Did you know there are over 5,000,000 square metres of TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda now proudly displayed in thousands of Australian homes?
This is a truly incredible milestone for a turf variety that has only been available for just over 3 years now in Australia.
To put this into perspective, if you laid this much TifTuf turf in a line it would be able to go from Brisbane, to Sydney, then to Canberra before heading across to Adelaide and then all the way across to Perth. That is one hell of a road trip!
The Birth of TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda
TifTuf was created at the University of Georgia in their world-famous turf breeding program based in Tifton, Georgia. TifTuf was hand-selected out of almost 30,000 other hybrid grasses and was assessed over a 25-year period before being released.
Further testing was then undertaken in Australia where TifTuf also outperformed all other available couch grasses in trials conducted over several years. With this success, TifTuf was released to the Australian market exclusively through the Lawn Solutions Australia national network of turf suppliers.
Since this release, TifTuf has continued to grow and grow in popularity. It’s incredibly drought-tolerant, and hard-wearing and makes for a highly attractive lawn for a range of climates. These superior traits have led to the grass being referred to as the ‘Alpha Grass.’
It’s so drought tolerant that it’s the only grass to be awarded the Smart Approved Watermark for water efficiency. So, it’s a ‘Smart Grass’ too!
The Importance of turf certification through AusGAP when it comes to new and improved varieties like TifTuf
When new grasses like TifTuf are released, it is so important that the genetic makeup of the grass is maintained. This ensures that the grass stays true to type and maintains the superior characteristics that make it so amazing. This is why the Australian Genetic Assurance Program for Turfgrass, known as AusGAP, is so important. TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is AusGAP Certified, which means all suppliers must adhere to the strictest of production standards and are regularly audited to ensure their grass maintains its genetic purity. TifTuf is the only hybrid couch grass in Australia to be AusGAP Certified. Just another significant reason why TifTuf stands above all other grasses in its category.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is still a new variety in the Australian turf world and to achieve so much success in such a short amount of time is unparalleled. We can’t wait to see what TifTuf will do in the coming years.
To celebrate this milestone, Lawn Solutions Australia has brought together three of the most respected lawn-loving, landscaping gurus that Australian television has produced for a new TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda Commercial. The new ad features current brand ambassadors Jason Hodges and Charlie Albone, plus former ambassador for Sir Walter (another hugely successful LSA turf variety), Nigel Ruck. You can check it out on the Lawn Solutions Australia YouTube Channel here.
For more information on this special collaboration or TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda, please get in touch with Lawn Solutions Australia.
Lawn Solutions Australia is excited to announce the upcoming release of a brand new turf grass variety – Zoysia Australis!
Zoysia Australis is a new breed of zoysia japonica and is like no other zoysia we have seen before. It’s Zoysia Redefined.
Lawn Solutions Australia is continually researching and developing new strains of turf to find grasses that offer real points of difference. Zoysia Australis is the perfect example of a grass that offers unique traits and characteristics unlike any other, which is why we are so excited we are now able to launch this incredible new variety.
Zoysia Australis is the zoysia for Aussie families and we can’t wait to share it with you all.
Zoysia Australis has a medium texture, blue/green leaf, has superior wear tolerance and recovery when compared with other zoysia and is a great alternative to other commonly available warm season grasses.
Medium leaf / Average width 4-5mm – Mid-dark green
Zoysia Redefined
Zoysia Australis is tough and hardy, providing a zoysia solution for Aussie families that can go in a wide range of areas. It can stand up to the stresses of a family and pets and has shade tolerance to thrive where other grasses falter.
Full sun to heavy shade (minimum 3 – 4 hours direct sunlight per day).
Suitable for all types of soil, but free draining soils recommended.
Can be mown as low as 10mm or left unmown.
Zoysia Australis has some unique qualities when it comes to the changing of the season and during dormancy can even develop a beautiful red hue.
The Zoysia for Families
Zoysia Australis looking sensational ready for harvesting
Key traits:
High shade tolerance
High Wear Tolerance and recovery for a zoysia grass
Soft medium leaf
Versatility in a range of conditions and climates
Fast establishment
Good colour (green/blue)
Strong rhizome growth
Deep root system
Less mowing requirements
Disease resistant
Zoysia Australis Foundation Plot
Bred by the World’s Best!
Zoysia Australis was bred at the world famous University of Georgia, Tifton Campus by Dr Brian Schwartz. Dr Schwartz is renowned as the scientist behind the release of the highly successful TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. Zoysia Australis arrived in Australia back in 2018 with a range of other elite zoysia grasses. After extensive trials in a range of conditions and applications, Zoysia Australis was selected for commercial release. Zoysia Australis offers significant benefits and a real point of difference from the other turf varieties available to consumers.
Stolon and leaf structure
Independent Australian Trials by World’s Leading Turf Research Institute
In a recent independent trial conducted by the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI) ‘Screening new Zoysia turfgrasses under Australian conditions‘, Zoysia Australis showed some exceptional qualities.
For speed of establishment, Zoysia Australis (cultivar ZJ-19-017) was one of the fastest cultivars to reach establishment in the first 12 months of evaluation reaching 95% of establishment.
Zoysis Australis also showed exceptional speed of recovery after spring renovation.
These results demonstrate the unique characteristics that Zoysia Australis has, traits that are not normally associated with zoysia grasses.
If you like the idea of zoysia grass, but the existing offerings don’t provide the characteristics you need, Zoysia Australis may just be what you are looking for.
Zoysia Australis is currently being grown in a number of locations, with availability anticipated in the coming months.
Turf Talk by Lawn Solutions Australia, hosted by Joe Rogers.
Join us in celebrating all things lawns! Our podcast provides lawn tips and advice on all things lawns and gardening. Whether you are looking for lawn care advice, lawn care products or turf variety information – we have you covered. Lawn Solutions Australia is a group of Australia’s best and most experienced turf growers. We have a national network, so we can provide knowledge relating to varying climates and conditions, about the different grass varieties available and recommend lawn care products to help you get the amazing lawn you have been dreaming of.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda (couch) is an incredibly hard-wearing and drought-tolerant grass variety. Known as ‘The Smart Grass’ due to its formal recognition for its water efficiency – The Smart Approved WaterMark. TifTuf is the only grass to be awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark in Australia or anywhere in the world.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is leading the way in innovation, and performance, plus it looks incredible.
For more information on this special collaboration or TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda, please get in touch with us here at Lawn Solutions Australia.
Celebrating TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda with Jason Hodges, Charlie Albone and Nigel Ruck
Three of the most respected lawn-loving, landscaping gurus that Australian television has produced combine to celebrate a very special lawn variety.
What is it you ask? ‘It’s TifTuf!’
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda has been taking the lawn and turf industry by storm in recent years. This grass has some exceptional qualities that make it unlike any other grass available on the market today.
Lawn Solutions Australia (LSA) is the exclusive supply network for TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda in Australia. LSA has experienced a wave of excitement for TifTuf and wanted to reflect on the day-to-day interactions that TifTuf lawn owners have been experiencing right across Australia.
To do this, LSA brought together the best of the best in the lawn and landscaping world, current brand ambassadors Jason Hodges and Charlie Albone, plus former ambassador for Sir Walter (another hugely successful LSA turf variety), Nigel Ruck. Jason and Charlie are currently proud ambassadors for LSA, working together to share their support and love for turf.
Jason, Charlie and Nigel all have very successful businesses and tv careers and have joined together to celebrate their shared excitement for TifTuf. Plus, it was a good excuse for three good mates to catch up!
The result is a great new TV ad that shares a few lawn gurus commenting on how incredible ‘Hodgeys’ lawn is looking. What is it you ask? Just ask Hodgey. If you’re still not sure (yes we know we told you already), there are quite a few hints in the new commercial to look out for.
“It’s TifTuf!”
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda (couch) is an incredibly hard-wearing and drought-tolerant grass variety. Known as ‘The Smart Grass’ due to its formal recognition for its water efficiency – The Smart Approved WaterMark. TifTuf is the only grass to be awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark in Australia or anywhere in the world.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is leading the way in innovation, and performance, plus it looks incredible.
Jason Hodges
Jason Hodges has worked on some of the biggest gardening tv programs Australia has produced and is a fan favourite for many. Jason is currently very busy with his highly successful Buxus business, Buxus Balls of Berry. Jason supplies his Buxus to the best landscapers right across the country, with business absolutely booming in recent years. Jason is also heavily involved with a number of hugely popular gardening brands and is the leading role in the new TifTuf commercial.
Charlie Albone
Charlie Albone has a very successful landscape design business called Inspired Exteriors. Like Jason, Charlie has worked on two very popular tv programs, starting out on Selling Houses Australia and now Better Homes and Gardens.
Nigel Ruck
Nigel Ruck got his start on Backyard Blitz which was one of the most watched tv programs of its time. Nigel too has a very successful landscaping business that he has operated for many years, Greenology. Nigel is currently a host on the Garden Gurus tv program on ABC and LSA is very excited to catch up with Nigel after working together for many years with Sir Walter.
Now that’s a special lawn guru line-up!
Watch it below!
For more information on this special collaboration or TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda, please get in touch with us here at Lawn Solutions Australia.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda was a clear stand-out performer in this trial outperforming all other available couch grasses.
TifTuf was also the best performing couch grass in US turf trials called the NTEP (National Turf Evaluation Program). TifTuf led from the front and was in the top 25% of grasses across all states and measures trialled, over 92.9% of the time.
Which couch grass is the most drought-tolerant?
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is the world’s leading turf grass for superior water efficiency and drought tolerance. The only grass in Australia or the world to be awarded the Smart Approved WaterMark for drought tolerance is TifTuf.
TifTuf was bred to be drought tolerant and save water. With TifTuf becoming the new benchmark when it comes to measuring the drought tolerance of turf. Read drought trial results here.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is the most hard-wearing and has incredible recovery and self-repairing qualities. When subjected to a range of trials under different shade, irrigation and wear treatments, TifTuf was the best-performing turf grass trialled.
What grass do they use on sports fields in Australia?
Most elite sporting surfaces in Australia are couch grass surfaces. Hybrid couch (Bermuda) grasses in recent years show superior qualities and are the go-to surface for installation on new and improved sporting turf facilities. For sports fields looking to install the best grass for their facilities, the best couch grass is TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda.
TifTuf at Redcliffe Dolphins Stadium
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is the product of almost 25 years of research and development from one of the world’s leading turfgrass breeders, the University of Georgia in Tifton. Tifton is famous for grasses like Tif Eagle, Tif Sport and now TifTuf.
TifTuf at Brighton Homes Arena
Out of tens of thousands of couch grasses, TifTuf was selected as the best performing and most drought-tolerant turf trialled.
There are new couch grasses that have entered the Australian market in recent years. But new grasses do not mean better. TifTuf also outperformed these grasses in the extensive trials conducted throughout the US National Turf Evaluation program and during trials here in Australia.
What grass has the best winter colour?
TifTuf features in the first and third plots in this image.
In the image above there are two different couch grass varieties, both subjected to the same difficult conditions. The first plot on the left and the third plot, are both TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. This photo was taken on the winter solstice, the shortest daylight hours of the year, when sunlight is limited and temperatures are low.
TifTuf has been shining in all trials for winter colour. We have seen this domestically, commercially and in Australian trials. The data from the US National Turf Evaluation Program replicated this as well with TifTuf (and Tifway) leading the way.
TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is available exclusively through Lawn Solutions Australia.
Brighton Homes Arena Hosts AFLW Grand Final on Smart New Turf Surface
On Sunday 28th of November, the AFLW Grand Final was played between the Melbourne Demons and Brisbane Lions at the new Brighton Homes Arena in Springfield QLD. The Melbourne Demons came out victorious with a narrow win.
Premium lawn care products proudly recommended by Australia’s best turf growers.
Lawn Solutions Australia supplies a great range of premium lawn care products. Our range includes fertilisers, herbicides, pest control, soil conditioners and wettings agents, along with a range of lawn care equipment and products from quality brands.
Lawn Nutrition and Colour
Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser
Supercharge your lawn with this premium lawn food that’s ideal for all lawn varieties.
Both fast and slow-release granules packed with essential nutrients and trace elements encourage strong growth and rich colour.
The slow-release granules will deliver a small amount of nutrients to your lawn each day for up to 12 weeks after the initial application to aid in sustained growth for best all-round results.
Contains 16% Nitrogen (N), 0.7% Phosphorus (P), 4% Potassium (K), 20% Sulphur (S), 1.5% Calcium (Ca) and 2% Iron (Fe).
Provides nutrients for turf growth and recovery.
Lawn Solutions Premium Lawn Fertiliser was developed specifically for use on Sir Walter DNA Certified Soft Leaf Buffalo and works equally well on other lawn varieties.
Lawn Rescue is a blend of liquid fertilisers, seaweed extracts and wetting agents and is ideal for use during establishment, post establishment and for post-winter revival.
Promoting the development of root systems and growth in new lawns, Lawn Rescue stimulates, supports and protects root growth in established lawns year-round.
Featuring both nutrient and rehydration properties, Lawn Rescue is the perfect solution for tired, slow-growing lawns.
Will restore colour and health to lawns that are looking dry and thin and is suitable for all lawn varieties.
A pre-emergent herbicide for most warm season turf varieties, OxaFert controls weed seedlings during germination.
OxaFert controls annual grass-type weeds including Winter Grass, Crowsfoot, Summer Grass, Creeping Oxalis and Crabgrass before they appear.
OxaFert will prevent the targeted weed seedlings before they take hold, preventing them from growing and spreading throughout your lawn for up to 12 weeks.
Fertiliser contains a balanced ratio of Nitrogen 16%, Phosphorus 2.0%, Potassium 6.0%, Sulphur 16%, Iron 1.5%, and Magnesium 0.2% to give your lawn a boost.
Lawn Solutions OxaFert won’t harm healthy turf or inhibit turf root growth or recovery from damage.
Fertilise your lawn and control weeds in one easy application.
Treatment for water repellent soil. A premium lawn hydration solution.
Lawn Soaker is a ready to use soil wetting agent specifically developed for use on lawns. It improves the penetration of water so it can reach deep down to the roots. Regular use will ensure the soil re-wets and prevents further dry spots from forming.
Apply as frequently as necessary to treat water repellent soil and improve drought resistance.
Lawn Soaker will help break down the wax like substance that is caused by the decomposition of organic matter, allowing water to penetrate.
Easy to use, clip on hose on attachment will make application easier than ever. No need to measure and mix up concentrates.
Lawn Solutions Lawn Soaker 2L ready-to-use bottle treats up to 150m².
Lawn Kelper Liquid Nutrient Package is a balanced formulation with the added additions of Trace Elements, Seaweed Kelp and Fulvic Acid.
This formulation is designed specifically for turf/lawns to increase turf vigour and stimulate and strengthen roots and shoots. Ideal to use year round to keep your lawn looking dark green and healthy.
Battle Insecticide is a powerful knockdown and residual pesticide that works through direct contact and by residual action as the pest comes into contact with treated surfaces.Battle is a liquid concentrate that contains the active ingredient Bifenthrin, plus a surfactant to help the product adhere on application.
Battle Insecticide can be used as a protective treatment when applied at regular intervals or as a knockdown treatment to control existing pests.
Lawn Solutions Grub Guard Ultimate Turf Insecticide delivers excellent preventative control against a large range of common lawn pests.
Optimal results are achieved when applied early in the season at the appearance of overwintering adult pests.
The long residual performance of Lawn Solutions Grub Guard Ultimate Turf Insecticide will provide up to 6 months of protection at the higher application rates.
Curative control of pest outbreaks later in the season can also be achieved using the higher recommended application rates.
ColourGuard PLUS is a liquid fertiliser and a natural grass pigment that instantly restores the colour of your lawn.
Apply this 100% natural grass colourant to keep your lawn looking green year-round.
ColourGuard delivers micron-sized pigment solids into the tiny pores of leaf tissues via water spray. The colour pigments are organic and natural making ColourGuard a safe product for the environment, pets, and people.
Once it’s dried, it’s locked in. ColourGuard won’t bleed, run, or stain once absorbed.
Easy to use, works on all lawns, in extreme heat, rain, cold and frost. Plus, ColourGuard reduces the amount of fertiliser and water your lawn requires.
ColourGuard 2L ready-to-use bottle covers up to 150m2.
