Buffalo is renowned for its thick thatch layer that continuously builds up over the years. Thatching levels are one of the most important considerations when choosing or growing a buffalo lawn. While Buffalo can indeed be grown in full sun and partial shade conditions, buffalo has always historically been considered a shade grass. This is because buffalo grass has high shade tolerance, and develops more thatch at a more rapid rate when grown in full sun. All buffalo grasses have high shade tolerance by their nature. However even buffalo will need some sunlight each day, Buffalo, is by far the best choice for shade and salt, As long as the salt water is no higher than the average for pool salt water, or for coastal windy places these Buffalo is suitable.
Leaf Type Coarse
Type Warm Season
Aggressiveness High
Traffic Tolerance Medium
Sun Requirements Low
Shade Tolerance Excellent can tolerate up to 65%
Salt Tolerance Good
Ideal pH 6.0 to 7.0
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Couch Grass is by far one of the most popular lawns used in Australia today. The popularity of couch lawns can be for many reasons. The grass has good wear resistance properties,It can recover quickly from damage provided good lawn care practices are followed. Couch lawns can often take over other existing lawns in a long battle to take over the new area.
Couch lawn obtains it highest quality finish when mowed with a cylinder mower, and can easily exist at a low height as long as it is high demand for sunlight is met, and it is receiving adequate water and lawn care.
Couch is an unsuitable choice for areas which are shaded.
Leaf Type Fine
Type Warm Season
Aggressiveness High
Traffic Tolerance High
Sun Requirements High
Shade Tolerance Can tolerate up to 15% Shade
Salt Tolerance Good
Ideal pH 6.5
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Kikuyu Lawn is a vigorous growing warm season lawn. It can handle a high amount of wear and recovers quickly from damage, making it suitable for highly used areas. Kikuyu Lawn grows best in full sun, however they will tolerate a small amount of shade. It is easy to grow and is quick establishing. Kikuyu has a good winter colour, unless you are in a heavily frost effected area. Kikuyu Lawn will go dormant during winter, meaning it will not actively grow although it will require sufficient regular mowing throughout the warmer months. Kikuyu lawn is an affordable grass which makes it an ideal lawn for larger open areas such as Parks, Golf Course Fairways and Fields. Kikuyu can tolerate more wear than Buffalo, but it does needs good sunny positions.
Leaf Type Fine
Type Warm Season
Aggressiveness High
Traffic Tolerance High
Sun Requirements High
Shade Tolerance Can tolerate up to 15%
Salt Tolerance Good
Ideal pH 6.5
Delivery available. Pick up Available. Laying Service Available.
