Most popular lawn grasses in Australia.
Which lawn type is perfect for my garden?
If you want to enjoy a beautiful expanse of lawn where the kids can play or dogs can roam and you don’t want to bother much with care and maintenance, the clever strategy to implement is to choose among the most popular Australian lawn grasses.
You would need to select the right lawn type. Choosing the perfect lawn type involves the consideration of not only your garden’s conditions, but your own tendencies as a gardener. Here in Progressive Seeds, we will help you choose the perfect lawn type that’s suited best for your needs.
Here are 3 of the most popular lawn grasses (seeds) that are available for order:
KIKUYU
Kikuyu grass is the most economical option – it’s a beautiful bright green and it’s often one of the cheapest lawn choices, it doesn’t need special care even when the weather is extremely hot and humid, and it withstands foot traffic well.
The only issue with it is it grows really fast and needs to be cut every week to maintain a polished appearance.
KEPPEL INDIAN (COUCH) BLUEGRASS
This is another favourite lawn grass type because it’s very affordable. It can grow back quickly (so if it gets wrecked, you won’t have to wait long for it to get back to its best) and works both in hot and cold climates.
It does, however, require regular maintenance because it proliferates quickly and may spread into parts of your outdoor space where you may not necessary want grass.
ANNUAL RYEGRASS
Clean cutting, fine textured grass that establishes quickly from seed. It is ideal for a premium lawn that will tolerate low mowing and when blended with fine fescue or bluegrass forms a high quality turf. Makes good winter lawn.
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BUFFALO GRASS
The “Soft Leaf Buffalo” lawn grass types such as Sir Walter, Matilda, Palmetto and Sapphire are very in demand for not only do they have a lovely appearance, they also thrive well in Australia’s warm and cold seasons. It’s worthy to note too that these grass types withstand foot traffic well because of their strong self-repairing abilities, making them perfect for family yards and parks.
ZOYSIA GRASS
This is another warm climate-compatible option and it’s very low maintenance. Renowned for its ability to withstand heat, cold, droughts and high levels of foot traffic, Zoysia grass is suitable for those tougher, weather conditions.
This grass also doesn’t need soil boosters to thrive healthily. As far as appearance goes, it looks a tad similar to Queensland Blue coach with its tapered tip, only it has a slightly wider leaf blade.
BERMUDA GRASS
Often used on sports fields due to its low water demands and excellent self-repairing abilities. It holds very good colour over winter and springs back to life very quickly in spring.
FESCUE GRASS
This is the ultimate choice when looking for a lawn in those cooler climates. Moreover, it’s not invasive like other popular types of grass. And lastly, when it comes to durability, it is able to withstand moderate foot traffic – not ideal for a dog run, but good enough for a home yard.
SYNTHETIC – TURF GRASS
Synthetic turf is hugely popular in Australia thanks to its low-maintenance, high-quality backing and sparkling shine year-round. Here are three distinct types of artificial turfs that work well in backyards in Australia:
- Landscape Synthetic Grass – When it comes to bringing out the best of your backyard or front yard, you cannot go past Landscape artificial turf grass. Custom made to be low-maintenance, sturdy and durable, this type of grass will make managing your backyard easier than ever. Plus it looks incredible year-round.
- Pet-Friendly Synthetic Grass – As more and more people look to accommodate pets in their backyards, the more people are looking for artificial grass that is safe and friendly for pets. Your cats and dogs can roll around and have fun, all while being protected from bacteria and germs with pet friendly synthetic turf. At the same time, your grass will remain in premium condition.
- Field Turf Grass – Perhaps the most popular grass type that comes with sporting fields and stadium. Designed explicitly for intense foot traffic and heavy hits, FieldTurf is known throughout the world as the artificial grass that major sporting teams rely on for their fields. It is now being used for everyday backyards too, thanks to their durability.
