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In our latest video series, we give you a full overview of the main turf varieties commonly found in Australian lawns. Starting with one of Australia’s favourites, buffalo grass.
Buffalo grass known as St. Augustine in the US, is a warm season grass that is commonly known as soft leaf buffalo in Australia.
Buffalo grasses have been developed over the years from the scratchy older types to the soft leaf buffalo’s that are commonly supplied today, like Australia’s most popular variety Sir Walter DNA Certified. These newer buffalo grasses don’t have the microscopic jagged edges along their blades that were common with older varieties.
Key Characteristics of Buffalo Grass
• Buffalo grasses can grow in a range of soil types, from sandy soils to light clays and at a range of pH levels between 5 and 8.5.
• Buffalo turfs are one of the most shade tolerant turf types, with the ability to survive in areas receiving as little as 40% sunlight, or 3-4 hours direct sunlight a day.
• They also have a good tolerance of salinity and make for a great option in coastal areas.
Buffalo grasses have above-ground stems known as stolons to establish from. Their stolons are very robust and hardy providing these grasses with a good wear tolerance. They will however be a little bit slower to repair than varieties like kikuyu or couch that also have underground stems called rhizomes to repair from as well as stolons.
Buffalo turf cannot be established through seed as the seed heads that are produced are sterile and seed production is minimal. When looking to repair or patch a buffalo lawn, it will need to be established through vegetative material, so spreading of the runners, or by installing some more solid turf.
Buffalo turf can be installed year-round Australia wide. It establishes quickly over the warmer months but can take a little longer if you are installing in winter.
Maintenance
Irrigation
If watering is necessary once established, water only when there are signs of the grass drying out, like wilted leaves or some discolouration.
If watering is needed, deeply soak the top 100mm of soil and water early morning for improved efficiency and plant health.
Mowing
Buffalo grass are best mowed between 20 and 60mm with a rotary mower, but a cylinder mower can also produce fantastic results.
Removing clippings is encouraged; however, mulch mowing is fine as long as clippings are not thick enough to inhibit the lawn getting sunlight. Over winter it is recommended to leave your buffalo lawn slightly longer, which will give the grass the best chance to absorb sunlight and nutrient while minimising the ability for weeds to infiltrate.
Fertilising
If you want your buffalo grass to remain healthy and have a nice, deep green colour, it is best to fertilise a few times per year. As a guide for most areas, apply fertiliser in late spring, mid to late summer and late autumn. Warm season varieties including buffalo, will naturally lose some colour in winter, before greening up again as temperatures rise in spring.
Weed and pest control
Some common broadleaf herbicides and weed n feed type products contain Dicamba which is not safe to use on buffalo lawns. All Purpose Weed Control and Bin Die Herbicide contain the active Bromoxynil which is safe to use on buffalo grass.
If you are unsure, it is always best to read the label and check with your Lawn Solutions Australia grower for recommended products before any application.
If you think buffalo grass is a good option for your lawn, get in touch with your nearest Lawn Solutions Australia grower for more information.
https://lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/