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Lawns are still a popular part of Australian gardens and can make the outdoor space feel lush and welcoming.  There are several different types of turf to choose from, ensuring that there will be something that will suit your space, no matter where you are from.  You can opt to have the turf supplied to lay yourself, or have the lawn and turf company provide a complete service that includes supply and installation.

Things to Consider

When you are laying new turf in your yard, there are some things that you will need to consider.  First in mind should be how much use the lawn will get.  Lawns that are more heavily used will need a tougher turf than lawns that will get little use.  Your budget will also have a place to play in the type of turf that you’ll be able to get.  The amount of sun and shade that your garden gets will also determine the type of turf that will do best in your yard.  Also consider any pets you may have, the weather conditions, the amount of maintenance you are prepared to undertake and the type of soil and drainage you have.

Types of Grasses

There are two types of grasses – warm season grasses and cool season grasses.  Warm season grasses are grasses that grow over the summer months and become dormant during the cooler months.  They are able to repair themselves after damage due to their creeping growth habits but this same habit means that they are able to enter garden beds if they aren’t kept properly maintained.  Warm season grasses include soft leaf buffalo, kikuyu and fine leaf couch grasses.  Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo is perhaps the best known warm season grass.

Cool season grasses are non-creeping grasses that grow in an upright fashion.  They provide a luxurious lawn that is deep green in colour and that grows all year round.  Cool season grasses do require more water than warm season grasses and because they do not self-repair, they need to be oversowed or re-turfed if damage appears.  Cool season grasses include tall fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, and fine ryegrass/fine fescue blend

Synthetic Turf – Another Option

Synthetic turf is a great option in this time of low water levels.  This turf is remarkably realistic, does not require watering ever, and is extremely durable.  No longer does it look like “fake grass”; instead it now gives the appearance of a lush, well-cared for lawn.  Synthetic turf is also remarkably low-maintenance and will never require mowing.  It’s basically a case of laying the turf and forgetting about it!

Services Provided

Lawn and turf suppliers are able to provide a variety of services that may include:

• preparing the site for laying
• laying the turf
• bobcat for preparing the site
• installing drainage
• installing irrigation
• supplying and installing soil, mulch or bark
• garden plant outs
• turf recommendations

Hiring a Professional

When selecting a lawn and turf company, obtain a quote for what you require – if it is just the turf or a full service that includes supply and full installation.  Ask the professional what maintenance you will need to perform after the turf has been installed to ensure that it takes well and looks its best.