If you know anything about instant turf, you may have heard that Sir Walter Buffalo DNA Certified grass is pretty top notch. In fact, you could probably think of Sir Walter Buffalo turf as a superhero of the grass world.
While not quite faster than a speeding bullet, it’s strong, tough and able to handle anything you can throw at it. Here are some amazing facts that you may not know about this champion instant turf.
It’s tough
Sir Walter DNA Certified is able to take on anything and win. It’s drought, shade, insect, weed, salt and pet resistant, which makes it extremely durable, tough and easy to care for. Its fast, creeping growth habit allows a Sir Walter lawn to quickly self-repair damage caused by pets, children or high traffic on the lawn.
You’ll find it very hard to kill a Sir Walter Buffalo lawn, because it really doesn’t require much maintenance. Sir Walter lawn care won’t take up too much of your time, effort or hard-earned cash — great news for those of us who are time-poor.
Yet it’s also a big softie
Harsh, scratchy Buffalo lawns have become a thing of the past, and Sir Walter is a true soft leaf Buffalo lawn type. It’s actually one of the softest Buffalo grasses available, with wide leaves that are soft to the touch and irritation-free. This makes it the ideal lawn type for kids or pets.
It’s good looking and super green
Sort of like the Incredible Hulk, Sir Walter grass is super green all year round. It will maintain its lush, rich emerald green colour throughout winter, with only minimal colour loss during
frosty conditions in most parts of Australia. It’s a highly attractive and very aesthetically pleasing variety of instant turf.
It’s a shady character
Unlike most other types of grass, Sir Walter has incredible shade tolerance. It only requires two to three hours of full sun per day to thrive (although it also performs well in direct sunlight as well). This is due to the face that its wider leaf enables it to catch and process more sunlight in a shorter space of time than other grass types.
It also has a nickname
W.A.L.T.E.R. is actually an acronym for Water and Light Tolerant Environmentally Responsible — we can see why it goes by its nickname!
It’s been knighted
The breeder of Sir Walter turf, Brent Redman, believed (and rightly so) that this grass variety was so good that it deserved to be knighted — leading to the use of ‘Sir’ in the grass title. Pretty cool, huh?
It has a split personality
While some grass types will tolerate frost and chilly weather, and some will tolerate intense heat and drought conditions well, Sir Walter has a split personality, because it can tolerate both extremes with ease. It can survive freezing conditions and sweltering highs of up to 42 degrees without a fuss. Cold snaps or heat waves don’t phase this resilient grass. It’s incredibly drought resistant too, and only requires minimal watering during the warmer months. Its dense, lateral growth habit helps to slow evaporation, allowing it to survive for longer with minimal water without drying out. All this on top of being able to tolerate both sun and shade easily. It’s super versatile.
It’s fast
Establishing quickly once installed, Sir Walter turf grows taller and thicker than other varieties. This leads to a lush and healthy-looking lawn that you’ll be able to enjoy sooner than you might have thought.
It’s cool
Sir Walter Buffalo grass creates a very cool lawn. It can lower the temperature of your yard significantly. It is 10 degrees cooler than bare soil, 20 degrees cooler than concrete and a whopping 40 degrees cooler than artificial turf. Giving your feet respite from the heat, you’ll appreciate a Sir Walter lawn during summer.
It’s gentle
Sir Walter grass is a low allergy variety, that produces less pollen than other grass varieties. Its natural resistance to pests, diseases and weeds means you won’t need to use much pesticide, fertiliser or herbicide to keep a Sir Walter lawn in tip top shape. This makes Sir Walter highly popular with allergy and hay fever sufferers, as it’s very gentle on allergies. It’s also non-allergenic for pets.
It’s always available
Sir Walter turf is available all year round for full sun positions (although in shady areas it’s best to install it between September and April). It will thrive in almost any environmental condition in Australia. And it’s suitable for a wide range of soil types. It’s really the ultimate allrounder.
It has high standards
This is not your ordinary type of grass — genuine Sir Walter DNA certified turf can only be sold by licenced growers with a certificate of authenticity. This ensures a consistently high standard, so you are always getting the highest quality instant turf. (Sir Walter turf supplies are available at reputable Sir Walter turf suppliers such as Coolabah Turf.)
It’s in it for the long haul
Sir Walter turf prices are quite affordable when you consider what an investment this breed of instant turf is. A Sir Walter lawn provides you with great long-term durability. Although the cost of Sir Walter is a little higher than other types of instant turf, the ongoing costs are significantly less. You won’t have to mow, maintain, water or fertilise a Sir Walter lawn as often as other varieties of grass, which makes it a cost-effective investment.
It won’t allow any competition
You can consider Sir Walter to be a bit of an alpha-male type grass — it doesn’t like competition and won’t allow any weeds to infiltrate. It’s highly resistant to weed growth, due to its dense structure and tight growth habit, and is not easily affected by pests and diseases. It will choke out most weeds before they can even take hold.
It’s environmentally responsible
A Sir Walter lawn, with its thick and deep root system, will help bind and stabilise the soil, preventing topsoil from being blown or washed away. It filters and cools the air and absorbs the heat of the sun. It also absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen.
It’s a local superhero
Bred specifically for the tough Australian conditions, a Sir Walter lawn is as Australian as the koala (although maybe not quite as recognisable!).
It’s a tireless worker and will go forever
Provided you give it a little bit of love and attention, a Sir Walter lawn will never need replacing. Much like a good relationship, give it some love and it will love you back for a long time.
Everyone loves it
Sir Walter turf is the most popular buffalo lawn in Australia. More than 60 million metres of this amazing turf variety has been sold to over 450,000 homes across Australia, with the number growing daily. Many Australians know, love and trust Sir Walter Buffalo turf to rescue their lawns from obscurity. It’s easy to understand though — with all these great characteristics, who wouldn’t love it?
