Sir Walter is the premium choice in lawn as it was cultivated as a tough turf specifically for the harsh Australian environment.
A low maintenance grass, Sir Walter lawns are soft underfoot and incredibly easy to maintain.
Sir Walter has now achieved the status of being Australia’s No 1 Buffalo lawn.
Installation
Preparation
- Remove the site of existing turf and vegetation.
- Add and spread soil amendments to the area, and mix into your existing soil to a minimum depth of 100mm. Avoid creating any soil layers. Ensure the soil slopes away from any housing foundations or pathways.
- Smooth the soil for a flat even surface. Keep soil about 45-50mm below the top of your paving or driveway
- Water prepared area well, and apply a Premium wetting agent like Aqua Force to ensure even water penetration.
Turf Installation
- Turf is best laid as soon as possible upon delivery. Otherwise keep turf damp or in a shady position. The longer it is rolled up, the turf will start to heat up and turn yellow.
- Begin laying turf along the longest straight line. Butt edges against each other tightly, without stretching, avoiding gaps or overlaps. Stagger the joints in each row in a brick-like fashion
- On slopes, avoid walking or kneeling on the turf whilst it is being installed or just after watering.
- Once installed, roll or compact the entire turfed area, this will remove any unwanted air pockets.
- Water the newly laid turf and check that the water has seeped through the turf and into the soil below.
- Check with your supplier for best laying practices.
Key Information & Maintenance
| Sunlight Requirement | Minimum 3-4 hours direct sunlight per day |
| Leaf Pattern | Horizontal to the ground |
| Invasive | No |
| Mowing | Best kept at 15-25mm, but will need to be kept longer (35-50mm) in shady positions, especially through the cooler months. Mow every 7-10 days through Summer, and every 3-4 weeks in Winter, depending on the weather. Check with your supplier for best mowing heights for your area. |
| Depth of Soil for Planting | Between 40-50mm below any paving or driveway to allow for the turf to thicken and mature. |
| Preparation required for Planting | We encourage you to apply good water holding soil amendments and that they mixed through to minimum depth of 100mm to your existing soil. Avoid leaving them on the top. Check with your supplier for the best soil preparation. |
| Herbicide Tolerance | Yes – Can tolerate most herbicides, however please check with our office before applying. |
| Watering | Water exemptions are in place for newly established lawns, so check with the Water Corporation for up to date exemptions. Once established with a bore, you can water 3 x week, making sure 10ml of water is applied per station. On mains you can water 2 x week, applying 10ml water per station and hand watering in between if required. Water saving products like BIAGRA, will help by holding moisture in the profile. |
| Recommended fertiliser before installation | Pre-start fertiliser (available from supplier) |
| Drought & Frost Tolerance | Drought tolerance is very good. Frost tolerance also very good. |
| Drought & Frost Recovery | Very good. |
| Cost/Value | Low initial up front and low maintenance cost over the life of the turf, compared to other varieties and especially synthetic turf. |
Quality & Authenticity
To ensure you receive quality turf and expert advice, Sir Walter the Original Premium Buffalo is only sold by reputable growers with a certificate of authenticity issued with each order.