As there are many different turf varieties available to consumers in Australia, you’d be excused if you couldn’t tell them all apart…. Even the one that is in your own backyard!
To help you identify some of the options available, we have put together a little guide for three of the types we sell at Rosemount Turf – Soft Leaf Buffalo (Sir Walter DNA Certified Turf), Zoysia Matrella Grass (Sir Grange) and Hybrid Bermuda (TifTuf). Keep reading or contact us for further information.
Soft-Leaf Buffalo has a broader leaf blade, is highly durable, easy to maintain and new varieties are soft to touch in comparison to older scratchy varieties. Its key traits are:
The Soft-Leaf Buffalo variety that Rosemount Turf sells is Sir Walter DNA Certified Soft Leaf Buffalo, which looks something like this:
Zoysia Matrella Grass has a thin leaf blade, tapering along the blade to a tip. It also has a dense growth providing it with a high wear resistance. Its key traits include:
The Zoysia Matrella Grass that Rosemount Turf sells is Sir Grange Zoysia, which looks something like this:
Last, but certainly not least, is Hybrid Bermuda Grass. Hybrid Bermudas have a very fine leaf, being both quick growing and highly invasive. It also requires regular mowing, making it an ideal sporting surface as it can be cut quite short. The key traits of Hybrid Bermuda grass includes:
The Hybrid Couch Grass that Rosemount Turf sells is TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda, which looks a little something like this:
Lawn Solutions Australia also have a great little video on the common types of turf in Australia – check it out here.
For further information regarding any of the above turf types, or anything to do with your lawn, give Rosemount Turf a call today on 5448 6398.
*All images on this page are courtesy of Lawn Solutions Australia
We understand that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having a significant impact on all Australians and that it is a difficult and unprecedented time at the moment. We wanted to assure you that health and safety are the top priorities for Rosemount Turf management and staff. There are certain measures that we have put in place to ensure that our customers and employees are safe. We are being vigilant with our office and ensuring all surfaces are sterilised and cleaned regularly.
We would like to remind you that orders can be made online or over the phone and paid for via credit card, so no cash handling is needed. We can arrange delivery and the placement of your turf over the phone with our administration staff when you purchase. You don't need to be home when it is delivered.
If you have any further questions regarding any of our safety policies that we have in place during this time, or would like to discuss some new turf, give us a call on (07) 5448 6398.
Rosemount turf along with Lawn Solutions Australia is reaffirming our commitment to consumers with our ability to produce and deliver high quality turf products to consumers. No contact is required during the ordering or delivering process.