Learn all about Buffalo lawn varieities

Everything you need to know about Buffalo Grass | Turf Variety Series (Stenotaphrum secundatum)

In our latest video series, we give you a full overview of the main turf varieties commonly found in Australian lawns. Starting with one of Australia’s favourites, buffalo grass.

Buffalo grass known as St. Augustine in the US, is a warm season grass that is commonly known as soft leaf buffalo in Australia.

Buffalo grasses have been developed over the years from the scratchy older types to the soft leaf buffalo’s that are commonly supplied today, like Australia’s most popular variety Sir Walter DNA Certified. These newer buffalo grasses don’t have the microscopic jagged edges along their blades that were common with older varieties.

Key Characteristics of Buffalo Grass

• Buffalo grasses can grow in a range of soil types, from sandy soils to light clays and at a range of pH levels between 5 and 8.5.

• Buffalo turfs are one of the most shade tolerant turf types.

• They also have a good tolerance of salinity and make for a great option in coastal areas.

Buffalo grasses have above-ground stems known as stolons to establish from. Their stolons are very robust and hardy providing these grasses with a good wear tolerance. They will however be a little bit slower to repair than varieties like kikuyu or couch that also have underground stems called rhizomes to repair from as well as stolons.

Buffalo turf cannot be established through seed as the seed heads that are produced are sterile and seed production is minimal. When looking to repair or patch a buffalo lawn, it will need to be established through vegetative material, so spreading of the runners, or by installing some more solid turf.

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