There are many different types of lawns and each have its own distinct characteristics from the colour, to hardiness and ability to resist wear and drought.

• A mid emerald green couch with a fine and dense leaf
• Requires half a day of sun but can tolerate filtered shady areas
• Grows through winter and retains its colour if properly fertilised
• Very hardy and good recovery from wear
• Good drought tolerance
• Can be mowed with a rotary mower and has a moderate resistance to scalping
• Moderate seed head formation
• Resistant to herbicides
• One of the most popular couch grasses and is used by many Perth home owners, golf courses, tennis courts, parks, school ovals and gardens.

• Requires half a day of sun but tolerates filtered shade areas
• Soft leaves provide a non-itching surface
• Colour varies from dark green to blue green
• Mow with a rotary mower as it has a high resistance to scalping
• Good wear tolerance and will withstand normal domestic use
• Easily edged and non-invasive to garden beds.
• Selected herbicides must be used with caution
• Has been used in Perth for many years and is a proven performer

• Palmetto is a soft leaf buffalo grass that preforms exceptionally well, with little maintenance.
• Outstanding emerald green colour
• Has wide-bladed soft leaves and if kept high will produce a lush carpet-like appearance and feel
• Will handle filtered shady areas with an exceptional shade tolerance and also performs well in full sun areas
• It is drought tolerant due to its deep massive root system
• Cold hardy and frost tolerant, it will also hold its winter colour longer than most other grasses
• Recovers quickly from wear and is a hardy low-maintenance lawn
• Licenced, patented and certified variety

• Sapphire has a fine/soft texture compared to other buffaloes
• When matured, Sapphire leaf tends to fold back, giving it a much finer appearance
• Grows quickly across the ground, providing quick recovery from injury.
• Amazing deep green colour and has excellent winter colour.
• It is drought tolerant once established due to its deep root system
• Has moderate to good shade tolerance
• It is excellent at out competing weeds once established because of its tight mat
• Licenced, patented and certified variety

Empire Zoysia exhibits a unique combination of texture, proportion, colour and functionality that provides the ideal foundation to make any garden look like a work of art.

It adapts to a wide range of soil types and requires less water than most other grasses, even in sandy soils. Its massive root system runs deep and sustains the grass through periods of drought, heavy use and harsh conditions while providing rapid injury recovery.

Characteristics

• Dark green, eye catching colour
• Soft-to-touch feel
• Fine, tight blade growth
• Excellent autumn colour retention
• Small leaf blade of 5-7 mm
• Grows in sand, loam and clay soils
• Excellent resistance to insects and diseases
• Excellent cold hardiness
• Requires less fertiliser then buffalo and couch grass varieties
• Easy weed control
• Low water usage
• Less mowing
• Licenced, patented and certified variety

The Empress Zoysia is a rare selected native cultivar of Zoysia Japonica, chosen for its fine bladed texture, tight growth habit, and superior colour.

Empress is the ideal choice in applications where a fine, small leaf, soft textured turf is desired. It is well suited for home lawns, golf courses, parks and sports fields.

Characteristics

• Dark green, eye catching colour
• Soft to touch and feel
• Fine, tight blade growth
• Small leaf blade (1-2mm)
• Excellent tolerance to cold
• Good shade tolerance
• Excellent resistance to wear
• Ideal for coastal suburbs
• Excellent recovery rate
• Good salt tolerance
• Low water usage
• Licenced,patented and certified variety
  

Visit the sites below for more information.

www.sodsolutions.com
www.palmetto.com.au
www.empireturf.com.au
www.sapphireturf.com.au
www.palmettowa.com.au