Lawn Types
Our most common variety which is hard wearing and quick to establish. It is medium green in colour and is a good all-round grass type that will suit a wide range of environments. Suitable for high to low use situations and sites that have a mix of full sun and shaded areas. This blend is 80% Spartacus Rye grass, 10% Chewing Fescue, 10% Creeping Red Fescue. Rye grass is quick establishing and the fine fescue establishes later.
Ideal mowing height:50-80mm
This grass has a thin leaf, and its leaves are more likely to be needle shaped opposed to broad and is shade tolerant. It is a hardy grass and can regenerate itself after harsh summers. This grass does not like too much foot traffic and will require regular lime to limit thatch build up. It can also be slow establishing than other lawns and will require regular weed control and fertiliser to establish the turf and is easy to protect from foreign grasses. Gallant can be used with this species to control problem weed grasses like Couch, Paspalum and Poa.
Ideal mowing height: 50-60mm
This is a hard wearing, rough dark green grass with a broad flat leaf, that is also drought tolerant. It forms a thick sward of grass that copes well in high traffic areas and is great for kids to play on. This grass can only be established from September through to early May. Tall fescue is very deep rooted and requires less water than other lawns through the summer months. This lawn does take longer to establish than other lawns and will require regular weed control and fertiliser to establish the turf. However, it is shade tolerant and is less susceptible to damage from insects and grubs.
Ideal mowing height:60-90mm