Types of Turf Grass

Grass is a very popular plant in most gardens all over Australia; this is because it’s hard wearing, can be low maintenance, has longevity and very economical compared to other forms of ground cover. Many people assume that that there is only one type of grass; however this is not true. There are in fact a number of different types of grass that you might be interested in.

Growing from Seed

Some people will try growing grass from seed; the problem with this is that the birds quite like eating the seeds. This makes it very difficult to actually grow much grass. A much easier option is to purchase turf; this has already been grown and is then cut and rolled for easy placement in your garden. Turf comes in different varieties with each having its own unique properties, the problem is in deciding which type of grass would suit your needs and garden. Instant lawns have become more popular in recent times and because of this more turf distributors have started appearing in Melbourne.

Grasses can be broadly divided into two categories, warm season grasses and cool season grasses. The warm season grasses use less water than the cool season grasses. They may lose some colour in the winter. The best time for their installation from September through May. On the other hand, cool season grasses can be installed all year round and look great all the time.

Apart from this division, grasses can also be classified based on the type of use they are going to be put to. The grass used for gardens and lawns is soft and is called buffalo. The grass for sports fields, on the other hand, has to be hardy as it has to undergo lots of wear and tear. This type of grass is rougher than the buffalo and is called couch grass. Another type of grass which was previously used only in pastures has become quite popular these days. It is fescue, a grass having stiff, narrow leaves. The following are some brands of available grasses listed along with the season in which they should be planted and the classification based on usage.

Sir Walter – warm season grass/premium lawn turf (buffalo)

Legend – warm season grass/ couch grass

Wintergreen – warm season grass/ couch grass

Santa Ana – warm season grass/ couch grass

Kikuyu – warm season grass/ couch grass

EasiCare(TM) – cool season grass/tall fescue

RTF(TM) – cool season grass/tall fescue

EasiGreen(TM) – cool season grass/bluegrass/rye

There are many companies which will be able to tell you about the various types of turf like couch grass, kikuyu, tall fescue Sir Walter lawn, Sir Walter buffalo, and other types of instant turf/grasses. One such company is StrathAyr which has a range of superior lawns for commercial or residential applications.

The different types of lawn are suitable for different applications; which is why it’s so important to discuss your choices with a professional before deciding the type of turf you are going to lay, as any mistake could mean a loss of the initial investment. Companies such as StrathAyr have plenty of varieties on offer that can be matched to your requirements. StrathAyr also helps you select a variety based on water requirements as well as the amount of maintenance required. Know more about the different varieties of grasses/turfs they have on offer at http://www.strathayr.com.au