(above image is TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda on the left and Sir Walter DNA Certified on the right)
There are many different turf varieties available to consumers in Australia.
How do I identify the different grass varieties?
Soft Leaf Buffalo
Soft-Leaf Buffalo have a broader leaf blade, are highly durable, easy to maintain and new varieties are soft to touch in comparison to older scratchy varieties.
Key traits:
- High shade tolerance
- Weed Resistant
- Low maintenance
Sir Walter DNA Certified Soft Leaf Buffalo
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia have a fine leaf blade but is slightly wider than couch, tapering along the blade to a tip. It also has a dense growth providing it with a high wear resistance.
Key Traits:
- Very high shade tolerance
- Very high drought resistance
- High wear resistance
Hybrid Bermuda (Hybrid Couch Grass)
Hybrid Bermudas have a very fine leaf, are quick growing and highly invasive. Requires regular mowing, an ideal sporting surface as it can be cut quite short.
Key Traits:
- High drought resistance
- Very high wear resistance
- High maintenance
Kikuyu Grass
Kikuyu have a medium leaf width, soft bright green blade and love full sun.
Key traits:
- Highly invasive
- Economical
- High maintenance
Fescue
Fescue have a fine deep green blade, are more frost tolerant being a cool season variety and are slow to establish.
Key Traits:
- Non-invasive
- Low drought tolerance
- High water requirements
How do I know which grass variety I need?
Lawn Solutions is here to make the selection process easier. Choose the 3 most important turf characteristics you require for your area and we will provide a list of options available to your suburb. Check out your options here.
We can even provide you with a quick and easy quote from turf suppliers in your area for the variety you require. Get a quote now.
For turf suppliers in your area click here.
