Sir Walter buffalo turf for Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast

Sir Walter buffalo turf is $15.50/m², grown and cut to order at our farm in Woodford QLD, and delivered across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Sir Walter is a soft-leaf buffalo: broad, soft leaves that form a dense, deep-green lawn. As a guide, 50 m² of Sir Walter is $775 for the turf. Use the turf calculator to price your own area.

Looking for Palmetto? Palmetto has been discontinued; Sir Walter is our soft-leaf buffalo.

About Sir Walter buffalo

Looking for a durable turf that looks beautiful and tolerates shade and sun? We have the answer.

Sir Walter is a soft-leaf buffalo turf that thrives here in Queensland.

Its broad leaves are soft to touch while maintaining their durability. In fact, this grass is perfect for high traffic areas like parks and lawns because its density makes it difficult to damage!

This versatile grass has a deep green colour and tolerates shady and sunny areas. This is an excellent choice for a lawn, with few needs other than weekly mowing. Its dense mat prevents most weeds, plus it requires minimal watering and fertiliser. It’s the ideal choice for homeowners in the QLD climate that want a gorgeous lawn they can use!

Highlights

• Soft leaf buffalo grass that feels wonderful underfoot and holds up to wear and tear
• Shade tolerant lawn that only needs regular mowing to stay fresh and beautiful
• Practical choice that grows great in South East Queensland in many conditions

Key features

• Shade tolerant
• Broad leaf
• Deep green colour
• Hard wearing
• Fast growing runners for self repair

Sir Walter buffalo turf FAQs

How much is Sir Walter turf per m²?

Sir Walter buffalo turf is $15.50 per m². For example, 50 m² of Sir Walter is $775 for the turf. The turf calculator adds delivery and laying so you can see a full price before you order.

Where is your Sir Walter grown?

We grow it ourselves on our turf farm at Woodford QLD 4514 and cut it to order, so the Sir Walter you receive comes from our own paddocks.

Do you deliver Sir Walter turf to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast?

Yes. We deliver Sir Walter from the farm at Woodford across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. See turf supplies Brisbane or turf supplies Sunshine Coast for your area.

Sir Walter or Empire Zoysia: which should I choose?

Both are $15.50/m² and both are grown at Woodford, so price does not decide it. Sir Walter is a soft-leaf buffalo with broad leaves; Empire Zoysia is a zoysia with a finer leaf. The choice mostly comes down to how much sun your lawn gets and how often you want to mow. Our guide Empire Zoysia vs Sir Walter buffalo compares the two side by side.

Can I grow Sir Walter from seed?

No. Sir Walter is a protected buffalo variety that is only sold as turf, so there is no genuine Sir Walter seed. Packets sold as “buffalo grass seed” are often a different plant. More in our seed vs turf guide.

How do I look after new Sir Walter turf?

Keep it well watered until it has rooted in, then start mowing once the turf can no longer be lifted. Follow our watering schedule for new turf (first 4 weeks) and our guide on when to mow new turf (and how low).

How does Sir Walter handle dry weather?

Once established, Sir Walter needs relatively little watering, but new turf must be kept moist until it roots in. Our drought-tolerant turf guide compares Sir Walter, Empire Zoysia and Wintergreen for Brisbane conditions.

Is Palmetto still available?

No. Palmetto has been discontinued. Sir Walter is our soft-leaf buffalo, and it is the variety we recommend if you were looking for Palmetto.

Compare with Empire Zoysia turf ($15.50/m²) and Wintergreen couch turf ($7.00/m²), or see all turf varieties.

Empire Zoysia turf for Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast

Empire Zoysia turf is $15.50/m², grown and cut to order at our farm in Woodford QLD, and delivered across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Empire is a zoysia with a fine, soft leaf, often called the “easy grass” for its low maintenance. As a guide, 50 m² of Empire Zoysia is $775 for the turf. Use the turf calculator to price your own area.

Empire Zoysia or Sir Walter?

Both are $15.50/m² and both are grown at Woodford. Sir Walter is a soft-leaf buffalo with broad leaves; Empire Zoysia has a finer leaf and a reputation for low upkeep. Which suits you depends mainly on how much sun the lawn gets and how often you want to mow. Read Empire Zoysia vs Sir Walter buffalo for a side-by-side comparison.

About Empire Zoysia

Looking for a gorgeous lawn without all the maintenance? We have the answer.

Empire Zoysia Grass is often called the “easy grass,” and it lives up to its name! Its fine, soft leaf is the perfect all-purpose, low-maintenance turf for anywhere in South-East Queensland. In fact, this great-looking turf requires almost NO maintenance once established!

This grass can survive on natural rainfall, thrives in extreme heat and humidity, and requires only 2-4 mows per year. Does it get any easier? Actually, yes! Empire is also resistant to pests and disease and recovers quickly from wear. It does well with minimal attention and looks lush and green year-round when well-maintained, making it perfect for a wide range of domestic and commercial purposes.

Highlights

• Low-maintenance grass that adapts to the amount of time you want to spend on it
• Deep root system strengthens soil by 48%, making it perfect for erosion control on roadsides, embankments, and more
• Resistant to pests, disease, and weed invasion

Key features

• Empire® Zoysia’s nickname is EZ grass and is commonly referred to as the “easy grass”.
• Empire® has been proven to significantly strengthen soil by 48%, improving erosion control of roadsides, steep embankments, batters, stream embankment, retaining walls and foreshores compared to Couch (3.2%) and Kikuyu (9.7%)
• Empire® is one of the most popular Zoysia grasses in Australia due to its low maintenance.
• Empire® has improved pest and disease resistance and tolerates low to moderate salinity.
• Empire® has excellent fast initial growth across the ground compared to other Zoysias. Its runners are highly branching, which provides excellent recovery from wear.
• Quickly becoming known as the tough, hardwearing turf, Empire® can survive on natural rainfall and if left to its own devices, saves on long-term mowing, pesticides, de-thatching and fertilisers.
• Can endure long periods of non-attention, but when well maintained Empire® Zoysia looks lush and maintains colour year-round, so is suited to a large range of commercial purposes.
• Empire® meets the Erosion Control Australian Standard No# AS5181: 2017 – Use and installation of turf as an erosion, nutrient and sediment control measure.

Performance

• Purpose: All-purpose turf: Domestic, roadworks and projects that require LOW long-term maintenance.
• Establishment: Establish spring to autumn. Slow growing in winter.
• Mowing: About 2-4 mows per year for civil/projects to maintain a dense sward and for erosion control for drainage works.
• Maximum unmown height: 100-150mm
• Maintenance: Low (far less than Couch and Kikuyu).
• Recommended mowing height: 25-50mm
• Water requirements: Required for establishment, then can exist on rainfall due to deep root system (far less than Couch and Kikuyu).
• Colour: Vibrant in summer and, although dormant in winter, it maintains colour well.
• Fertiliser: Recommended 1 a year (far less than Couch and Kikuyu).
• Drought tolerance: High
• Salt tolerance: High (higher tolerance than Buffalo and Couch).
• Weed resistance: Out competes weeds due to its dense sward when maintained.
• Wear and tear recovery: High (based on silica content).
• Seed head: In early spring, EZ grass produces a non-fertile purple seed head. At other times this is an indication of stress, poor soil, polluted water etc…
• Cold tolerance: Tolerates to -12°C. Following frost, regenerates well after first mow.
• Humidity tolerance: High: Rust may appear in humidity if nutritionally deficient, cosmetic only, but can cause damage to leaf structure if untreated. More prone when establishing, and less likely once established.
• Shade tolerance: Med 40%-50% shade tolerance (higher tolerance than Couch and Kikuyu).
• Pest resistance: Less susceptible to lawn grubs and other pests.
• Thatching: Low (no need for vertimowing when less maintenance is required).
• Disease resistance: High

Usage:

• Roadworks across Australia for erosion control.
• Windy coastal areas due to tolerance of higher salt levels.
• High density domestic housing developments.
• Shopping centres and large landscaping projects.

Empire Zoysia turf FAQs

How much is Empire Zoysia per m²?

Empire Zoysia turf is $15.50 per m². For example, 50 m² of Empire Zoysia is $775 for the turf. The turf calculator adds delivery and laying so you can see a full price before you order.

Where is your Empire Zoysia grown?

We grow it ourselves on our turf farm at Woodford QLD 4514 and cut it to order, so the Empire Zoysia you receive comes from our own paddocks.

Do you deliver Empire Zoysia to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast?

Yes. We deliver Empire Zoysia from the farm at Woodford across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. See turf supplies Brisbane or turf supplies Sunshine Coast for your area.

Is Empire Zoysia better than Sir Walter buffalo?

Neither is better everywhere. They cost the same ($15.50/m²) and are both grown at Woodford. Empire Zoysia is a fine-leaf zoysia known for low upkeep; Sir Walter is a broad-leaf, soft-leaf buffalo. Sun, shade and how often you want to mow decide it. See Empire Zoysia vs Sir Walter buffalo.

Can I grow Empire Zoysia from seed?

We supply Empire Zoysia as turf. “Zoysia seed” in shops is generally a common Zoysia japonica type, not the Empire variety, so seed will not give you an Empire lawn. More in our seed vs turf guide.

How do I look after Empire Zoysia?

Water new turf until it has rooted in, then mow and feed it as the season needs. Our Empire Zoysia care guide covers mowing, feeding, runners and shade, and our watering schedule for new turf (first 4 weeks) covers the first 4 weeks.

Is Empire Zoysia drought tolerant?

Yes, once it is established: its deep root system gives it high drought tolerance. New turf still needs regular watering until it roots in. Our drought-tolerant turf guide compares Empire Zoysia, Sir Walter and Wintergreen for Brisbane conditions.

Compare with Sir Walter buffalo turf ($15.50/m²) and Wintergreen couch turf ($7.00/m²), or see all turf varieties.

Wintergreen couch turf for Brisbane & the Sunshine Coast

Wintergreen couch turf is $7.00/m², our most affordable variety, grown and cut to order at our farm in Woodford QLD and delivered across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Wintergreen is a couch grass with a soft, fine leaf, and a budget-friendly choice for large, sunny lawns. As a guide, 50 m² of Wintergreen is $350 for the turf. Use the turf calculator to price your own area.

Wintergreen couch vs Sir Walter buffalo

Wintergreen couch and Sir Walter buffalo differ in price and in grass type.

If budget is the main driver, Wintergreen costs less than half as much per m² as Sir Walter. If you want a broad, soft buffalo leaf, Sir Walter is the one. Still deciding between couch and other lawn types? Read Couch vs kikuyu for Queensland lawns.

About Wintergreen couch

Looking for a beautiful lawn that thrives in full sun? We have the answer.

Wintergreen Turf Couch is the most popular green couch sold in Australia, and we agree! Its soft, fine leaf gives you a beautiful lawn even in sun-baked areas. If you’ve ever wondered how council parks, housing estates, and golf courses keep such gorgeously green lawns, now you know!

This grass thrives in sunny areas, needing at least 7 hours of sun each day. To keep this lawn looking impeccable, you’ll need to give it a little love regularly. Routine mowing and once-per-season fertilising keep it looking its best. It may also need aerating and top dressing to freshen it up in the spring. Do this, and you’ll be rewarded with a sun- and drought-tolerant turf with a beautiful deep colour that is sure to impress.

Highlights

• Beautiful lawn that’s perfect for frequently-used areas with no shade – such as sporting surfaces, large yards, and commercial landscapes
• Highly tolerant to chemicals and herbicides, so you don’t have to worry about damage from other lawn and garden care products
• Economical price makes it a perfect choice for the large, open areas it thrives in

Wintergreen couch turf FAQs

How much is Wintergreen couch per m²?

Wintergreen couch turf is $7.00 per m², the lowest price of our three varieties. For example, 50 m² of Wintergreen is $350 for the turf. The turf calculator adds delivery and laying so you can see a full price before you order.

Is “winter green couch” the same as Wintergreen couch?

Yes. It is another way of spelling Wintergreen couch, the couch variety we cut to order at our Woodford farm.

Where is your Wintergreen grown?

We grow it ourselves on our turf farm at Woodford QLD 4514 and cut it to order, so the Wintergreen you receive comes from our own paddocks.

Do you deliver Wintergreen turf to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast?

Yes. We deliver Wintergreen from the farm at Woodford across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. See turf supplies Brisbane or turf supplies Sunshine Coast for your area.

Is Wintergreen couch a good budget turf?

Yes. At $7.00/m² it is our most affordable turf, less than half the price per m² of Sir Walter or Empire Zoysia ($15.50/m²), which is why it suits large, open, sunny areas.

Couch or kikuyu: which is better for a Queensland lawn?

They are different grasses with different upkeep. We grow Wintergreen couch, not kikuyu. Our guide Couch vs kikuyu for Queensland lawns compares the two for Queensland yards.

Can I grow Wintergreen couch from seed?

We supply Wintergreen as turf. Couch seed in shops is common couch (Cynodon dactylon), not the Wintergreen variety. More in our seed vs turf guide.

How do I look after new Wintergreen turf?

Keep it well watered until it has rooted in, then start mowing once the turf can no longer be lifted. Follow our watering schedule for new turf (first 4 weeks) and our guide on when to mow new turf (and how low).

Is Wintergreen couch drought tolerant?

Wintergreen is a sun- and drought-tolerant couch once established, but new turf must be kept moist until it roots in. Our drought-tolerant turf guide compares Wintergreen, Sir Walter and Empire Zoysia for Brisbane conditions.

Compare with Sir Walter buffalo turf ($15.50/m²) and Empire Zoysia turf ($15.50/m²), or see all turf varieties.