Which Grass Types are Best for You?
Selecting the grass types best suited to your location, when considering factors like soil type and consistency, climate, wear and tear (which is not just the amount of traffic but also the type of the traffic across your lawn) and the amount of sun that your grass will receive, will make the difference between having a successful lawn that you can be proud of, or just a grassed area that you mow.
For these as well as many other reasons, it is always our first suggestion that we provide obligation free assistance in this process, by having one of our Grass Project Consultants with many years of experience in the field, to come to your property, allow you to walk them through what you have in mind, and then provide you with the solution that considers the many variables specific to your location, so that you get the grass and lawn that you want the first time.
Grass Types Comparison Table
The table below provides an overview of the grass types grown and recommended by CT Lawns, their characteristics in consideration of some of the more common questions asked by our customers, however, if you are not totally sure please don’t hesitate to contact CT Lawns and discuss with one of our Caring Grass Consultants your individual circumstances to ensure that you get the best grass and lawn for your individual needs and circumstances.
| Augusta Zoysia | Empire Zoysia | Nara Native Zoysia | Jari Blu Native Zoysia | Palmetto Buffalo | Prestige Darkest Green Buffalo | Sapphire Buffalo | Sir Walter Buffalo | AgriDark Premium Sports Turf | Oz Tuff Native Couch Sports Turf | Wintergreen Couch | |
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| Ideal for | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public | Domestic, Commercial, Public |
| SHADE TOLERANCE | Over 75% | Up to 50% | Up to 50% | Up to 50% | Up to 70% | Up to 70% | Up to 70% | Up to 70% | Up to 30% | Up to 30% | Up to 30% |
| WATER USEAGE | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| FERTILISER REQUIREMENTS | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 2 Applications per year (Autumn and Spring) | Minimum of 4 Applications per year (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring) |
| HEAT TOLERANCE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| WEARABILITY | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| RECOMMENDED MOWING HEIGHT | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 35-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 35-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 35-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 35-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade | 25-40mm in Sun 40-50mm in Shade |
| LEAF WIDTH | 1-2mm | 5-7mm | 5-7mm | 5-7mm | 8-9mm | 8-9mm | 7-8mm | 8-9mm | 2mm | 2mm | 2mm |
| FROST TOLERANCE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| GROWTH RATE | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| SALT TOLERANCE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate |
| WEED RESISTANCE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| INSECT RESISTANCE | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |