There are many types of turfs in Australia and they all have different characteristics. You may ask, what’s the difference? There are two different types of grass, warm season and cool season types. Warm season grasses are best in spring and summer and are named C4 due to there being 4 carbon atoms within each compound. These grasses are much more common in Australia and require higher temperatures and lower moisture requirements. Cool season grasses are named C3 and thrive in the cooler months. These different grass types have different appearances, requirements and tolerance levels, so you need to make sure to choose the right one when looking for turf to suit your home.
Soft Leaf Buffalo:
Leaf Blades: Broad (7mm wide)
Maintenance Levels: Low
Warm-season grass
- Highly durable
- Easy to High shade tolerance
- Weed Resistant
- Disease resistant
- Soft to the touch
Zoysia:
Leaf Blades: Fine
Maintenance Levels: Low
Warm-season grass
- Highly tolerant to heat and salt
- High shade tolerance
- High drought resistance
- Low invasive properties
- Slower growing
Hybrid Bermuda:
Leaf Blades: Fine
Maintenance Levels: High
Warm-season grass
- Quick growing
- Highly invasive
- High drought resistance
- Very high wear resistance
Couch Grass:
Leaf Blades: Fine
Maintenance Levels: High
Warm-season grass
- Low price
- Quick grow and repair
- Highly invasive
- High drought resistance
- High wear resistance
Kikuyu Grass:
Leaf Blades: Medium width
Maintenance Levels: High
Warm-season grass
- Love the heat and humidity
- Adaptable
- Fast growing
- Highly invasive
- Economical
Fescue Grass:
Leaf Blades: Fine
Maintenance Levels:
Cold-season grass
- Frost tolerant
- Non-invasive
- Low drought tolerance
- High water requirements
If you are struggling to figure out what turf is best for you, pop in-store or give us a call on 1800 325 397 and we can help you out.
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