Turf Varieties and mowing advice
Turf Varieties
There are 2 types of turf on the market which can be classified into
warm and cold season grasses. Generally speaking, the warm
season grasses thrive in full sun (part shade) and require less watering
during the warmer months. During the cooler months this variety will
go into a dormant state which can sometimes mean a slight
yellowing of the colour. This variety includes Sir Walter, Kings Pride,
Santa Anna couch and Kikuyu.
The colder season grasses thrive in cooler conditions and remain a
lush green through the entire year. However, they do require a
considerable amount of water to keep them alive during the very
warm months. This variety includes Tall Fescue and Rye based
grasses.
Mowing
The height you mow your lawn will depend on the variety of turf you have laid.
Only mow your lawn once fully established.
40-50mm - Soft leaf Buffalo (Sir Walter or Kings Pride)
10-20mm - Couch (Santa Anna)
30-40mm - Tall Fescue
15-25 - KIkuyu
The beauty of warm season grasses is that they do not grow much at all during
the colder months, meaning only 6-8 months of mowing. The cold season
grasses (such as Tall Fescue) will grow all year round.