Important Tips That Will Help in Maintaining Soft Leaf Buffalo Turf

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Aug 12, 2021
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A lawn in Australia might have different plants, flowers, etc., but one thing that pulls the attention or makes it the most impressive is the grass or turf type. The reason is the presence of some very high-quality turf types in Australia that when in their full flow, can make your lawn, the biggest USP for your property. 

One such highly impressive turf type is the soft leaf buffalo turf that has been immensely popular all over the nation. 

This turf has got various characteristics and features that are invisible in others and that make this turf very unique. Before getting it installed, it is important that you know everything that is vital and you should know about it. 

Here in this article, let us take a closer look at this turf type and several other very important things about the same.

HOW TO WATER A SOFT LEAF BUFFALO LAWN?

According to the vendors and owners of buffalo turf farms, watering this and any other variant of buffalo turf will depend on several factors ranging from the weather conditions to season to the climate, the amount of sunlight in the lawn, etc. 

The top recommendation in this regards is that the lawn should experience 2-3 deep soakings per week rather than light sprinkle every day. 

Not watering the lawn enough that has this turf installed in the biggest mistake that a homeowner could commit in terms of gardening. Another mistake is assuming that the turf you have installed is capable of taking its care on its own. 

3 WAYS TO CHECK WHETHER YOUR LAWN NEEDS MORE WATER - 

  • You can stake the soil using a garden trowel and tilt to see the depth of the moisture and if one inch soil is moisture, it has enough water 
  • Take a small walk across the lawn and if the grass leaves spring back up, you should understand that this turf has enough water
  • You can also consider buying a rain gauge to measure the exact amount of water that the lawn has received 

PROS OF A BUFFALO LAWN -

All versions of buffalo turf, including this palmetto soft leaf buffalo come with wide leaves and because of the same, they get the ability to stay greener in the winter season, as compared to other turf types. This very reason has also contributed enormously in the popularity and fame that this turf is enjoying in Australia. 

TOP 3 PROS OF BUFFALO GRASS -

HARDY -

  • Often a good choice for families with kids and pets.

GREEN -

  • Buffalo grass tends to stay greener in winter.

SHADE TOLERANT -

  • It is more shade tolerant than other types of grass.

But this is also a fact that the same grass has some downsides too that you need to be aware of. Here is a small list of the same.

HIGH MAINTENANCE - 

  • The lawn will require regular mowing, watering, trimming and fertilising to look perfect, beautiful and manicured.

REQUIRES A LOT OF WATER -

  • Buffalo lawn is a thirsty grass type and will require deep watering up to three times a week.

PRONE TO THATCH -


TIPS FOR ACHIEVING A PERFECTLY MANICURED BUFFALO LAWN -

  • Use a quality mower with sharp blades
  • Mow more often, but take less off
  • Switch to a blade-trimmer for your edging
  • Rake or blow the lawn between mowing
  • Feed seasonally with a quality slow-release fertiliser
  • When needed water slowly and deeply to build better roots systems



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