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Why you should consider TifTuf Turf for your lawn

Why you should consider TifTuf Turf for your lawn

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You may not have heard of TifTuf turf, as it’s a relatively new player in the lawn turf market. But if you haven’t heard about TifTuf yet, it’s about time you did, because this variety of grass combines the best of science and nature to give you a high-quality lawn that’s a great choice for any Australian backyard. TifTuf will be setting the trend for new lawns throughout the next few years, as it’s a high performance, superior grass that is ideal for a wide variety of situations and environments. If the grass is greener on the other side, it’s probably because it’s TifTuf – read on to find out more about this incredible performer.

 

What’s so good about TifTuf Turf?

TifTuf Bermuda grass has been scientifically engineered throughout an extensive process to look fantastic, perform well and require minimal maintenance. It displays superior qualities of wear tolerance, drought tolerance and shade tolerance and is an all-around excellent quality lawn. It has a very fine leaf blade, which makes it shade tolerant and very soft to the touch. You’ll enjoy walking barefoot on a TifTuf lawn, and your children and pets will love playing on it. TifTuf is also known for its strong winter colour and quick spring green-up.

 

TifTuf Turf is best used for:

A TifTuf lawn is perfect for use in Australian backyards and sporting fields. It can be grown in any environmental condition throughout Australia and will happily tolerate a wide variety of temperatures. Because it’s so hard-wearing and fast-repairing, a TifTuf lawn makes a great choice for high impact activities such as cricket, golf and football. It will also easily handle high use and wear caused by pets and children. There’s not much a TifTuf lawn can’t be used for – it’s a soft yet tough lawn for all occasions.

 

Where did TifTuf Bermuda originate?

TifTuf Bermuda is the result of a long process of research and development undertaken by the University of Georgia – one of the world’s leading turf grass breeders. It has taken almost 25 years for this grass variety to be developed, and it has been hand-selected from almost 30,000 different Bermuda varieties. TifTuf was the highest performing grass out of this huge collection of experimental Bermuda grasses, and is a high-quality product. Regulations for bringing new grass varieties onto the market are strict, but TifTuf Bermuda successfully passed the tough international research and development breeding process. A lot of work has clearly gone into producing this type of grass, and the results have been outstanding.

Is there anything TifTuf can’t be used for? TifTuf loves full sun, and the only condition where TifTuf will not thrive is in lawns that receive less than four hours of direct sunlight a day. In excessively shady situations, a more shade-tolerant grass would be a better choice.

 

Features of TifTuf turf

TifTuf Turf Growth habit

TifTuf grass has a dense growth habit, meaning it can out-compete weeds and pests easily. Its density means it has high wear tolerance and will be able to handle anything the average family can throw at it.

 

TifTuf Turf Colour

TifTuf’s soft, fine blades are an amazing dark green colour, and the grass will hold its colour incredibly well over winter. While it will experience some level or dormancy throughout winter, it will maintain substaintially more colour than other types of grass. TifTuf has superior abilities to photosynthesise sunlight, which greatly assists in colour retention over winter. It also greens up earlier in spring and will stay green later in autumn than any other Bermuda grass variety.

 

Availability of TifTuf Turf

TifTuf is available year-round in Australia, and at an affordable price which places it within reach of most Australian households. It can be installed in any season without a worry.

 

Toughness and versatility

TifTuf turf has very high wear tolerance and will easily tolerate up to 50% shade. It’s a highly durable type of grass that has excellent cold and heat tolerance, so can easily handle a wide range of environmental extremes. It’s quickly self-repairing too, so will last and last and last, no matter what the lawn is used for.

 

Water usage of TifTuf Turf

With superior drought-tolerant properties, TifTuf Bermuda requires on average 38% less water than other varieties of turf. It’s a great choice for the harsh, dry conditions of the Australian climate.

 

Maintenance of TifTuf Turf

A TifTuf lawn is the ideal turf for the laid-back gardener, as its maintenance requirements are very low. It’s a slow growing variety of grass, so you won’t need to mow it as often as quicker-growing varieties. You might even be able to get away with a single mow throughout the winter months, although of course it will need mowing more often as it enters the growing season.

TifTuf is self-repairing, and weed, insect and pest-resistant, so you won’t need to spend a lot of time making a TifTuf lawn look good. It pretty much does all the work for you – great news if you’ve got better things to do with your time than tend the lawn. You’ll be able to spend more time enjoying the lawn rather than maintaining it.

For best results, give your TifTuf lawn an application of fertiliser at the beginning of each season, and sit back and watch it flourish.

 

Quality control

TifTuf was selected from a large gene pool based on particular desirable traits. The genetic purity of TifTuf turf has been carefully maintained, with all the foundation stock bred from a single plant. To ensure the genetic purity continues to be maintained, TifTuf turf is only available in Australia through fully accredited turf suppliers such as Coolabah Turf. So you

can have peace of mind, knowing that your TifTuf lawn is 100% genetically pure TifTuf Bermuda grass that has been grown and harvested to strict Australian standards. This means it will be guaranteed to be weed-free and disease-free and will perform to its full potential in its new environment of your backyard. The turf is also covered by a ten-year product warranty.

TifTuf really is the grass of the future, with its good looks, soft feel, durability and quality performance. It will exceed your expectations and will give you a fantastic lawn to enjoy for many years to come.

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Smart turf maintenance tips

Smart turf maintenance tips

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What’s not to love about a lawn? Our lawns provide a host of benefits to us, many that we probably take for granted. They provide us with green spaces for outdoor living and recreation, enhance the appearance and value of our homes, clean pollution from the air, cool our homes down and provide us with life-giving oxygen.

Lawns play an important role in biodiversity and have significant environmental benefits. Whether you have a tiny patch of grass or a huge green expanse, it makes sense to look after our lawns so they can look after and benefit us.

With a little care and attention your lawn will stay looking lush for many years, so read on for some smart turf maintenance tips to ensure the longevity of your lawn.

 

Water deeply but not often

Lawn watering

We all know lawns are thirsty, but that doesn’t mean we should overwater them. If turf gets too much water, it will weaken the structure of the grass, causing it to be easily damaged. As well, too frequent watering will result in grass with a shallow root system that is not able to tolerate dry conditions well.

Aim for deeper water penetration by watering less often and for longer to encourage deeper roots. Watering early in the day is best.

 

Watch out for signs of stress such as grass wilting, seeding or discolouring slightly, as that will tell you your lawn isn’t getting enough water. If your grass is growing excessively then you might need to water a little less until the grass is growing at a moderate rate while maintaining good condition.

Adjust your watering times until you get it right, and your lawn will reward you with a lush display of healthy greenness.

 

Mow regularly, at the right height

Regular mowing allows water to reach grass roots more easily and will reduce the build-up of thatch. Avoid the hottest times of the day and mow in the morning or afternoon to minimise lawn stress. Make sure you don’t mow too low, as this will often cause the grass to grow back faster and develop patchiness or brown spots.

Grass has an ideal cutting height for strong growth and good health, and you should mow your grass when it’s around 30% longer than this ideal height. The right height will allow your lawn to outcompete weeds and grow vigorously and healthily.

 

Fertilise regularly

It’s surprising how few homeowners fertilise their lawns, given how easy and beneficial it is. Regular fertilising will allow your lawn to become greener, tougher and more resistant to drought, weeds and pests. Apply a slow release fertiliser that’s right for your lawn variety and the time of year.

Follow the instructions on the packet to avoid any problems. For best results, feed your lawn three times a year – in early Spring, early Summer and mid to late Autumn. If you can only manage one application of fertiliser a year, do so in late Spring to early Summer.

 

Eradicate weeds, pests and diseases

remove weed

Identify the weeds that are plaguing your lawn so you can use the right treatment to target the specific problem, as using the wrong approach will do more harm than good. If you only have a few weeds, either dig them out by hand or spot treat them individually.

If the weeds are growing actively, use a lawn weed-and-feed spray that won’t harm the grass.

 

If left untreated, lawn pests and diseases will eventually take over the lawn and destroy it. As with weed treatment, all that’s needed is to identify the pest or disease afflicting the lawn and choose and apply the correct method of treatment.

Your local garden centre may be able to help you, or you can find a great deal of information online. Prevention is better than cure, so prevent pests and diseases from taking a hold in your lawn and you’ll find it much easier to maintain your lawn’s health.

 

Aerate the lawn

Grass can become flattened and lawns compacted if they are exposed to excessive foot or vehicle traffic over long periods of time. This makes it hard for grass roots to grow and water to penetrate the soil. But as the purpose of a lawn is to be walked and played on, this process will also occur naturally over time.

Keep an eye out for bare patches and compacted soil, and aerate the lawn every few years or whenever necessary, using a lawn coring machine or garden fork to agitate and break up the soil.

 

Allow sunlight in

All types of lawn need direct sunlight in order to survive and thrive, allowing the grass to photosynthesise nutrients from the soil. While different types of grass have different light requirements, they will all become sick if they are not getting enough sun. So if your lawn is not looking its best it might not be getting enough light.

Particularly in growing season, check that surrounding trees and bushes are not overhanging and shading the lawn; and give them a good pruning if they are. Your lawn will thank you.

 

 

Maintaining a lush and healthy lawn need not be expensive or difficult. Paying attention to what’s happening in your lawn is the first step, and undertaking a few simple actions to look after your lawn and deal with any problems should result in a healthy, attractive and usable lawn that you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come.

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Pet friendly turf
Do pets and lawns mix?

Do pets and lawns mix?

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Pets – we all love them, and they add a lot to our lives. In fact, we wouldn’t be without them. But if you also love gardening, and have a lawn that you cherish, you’ll know that often pets and your lawn don’t mix very well. If you’ve known the frustration of dealing with digging in your lawn, urine burn, faeces and the wear and tear caused by energetic animals, then you may be wondering if it’s all worth it. But relax, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent your pets from wreaking havoc on your lawn while still allowing them to enjoy their outside time.

Your choice of lawn

If it’s possible for you to choose your lawn before you let your pets loose on it, this will solve at least some of your problems. Dogs in particular can be very rough on lawns, using them as a racetrack, a playground, a toilet and a hiding place for bones. You need to choose a tolerant and pet friendly variety of turf that can stand all this activity and has a high tolerance for heavy traffic. Sir Walter DNA Certified lawn turf (a tough, soft leaf buffalo grass) is an ideal choice for pet owners, as it is self-repairing. Any holes or torn up grass will soon be covered up by the dense growth habit of Sir Walter DNA Certified lawn turf, leaving you with one less headache!

Urine burn

Urine burn is caused when dogs urinate on the lawn, essentially dousing it with highly concentrated nitrogen which scorches the grass, leading to unsightly dead, brown patches. While it’s nearly impossible to prevent your dog from urinating when and where they feel like it (although you can certainly attempt to train your dog to urinate in a designated area), you can try adding dog rocks to your dog’s water. These naturally occurring igneous rocks remove nitrates and tin which naturally occur in water – and hey presto – the burnt patches will disappear in most cases.

You can also try keeping a bucket or watering can full of water in a handy place and dilute the urine as soon as you notice it. Avoid letting you dog out on the lawn early in the morning too, as dog urine tends to be strongest first thing in the morning. Already existing urine burns will usually repair themselves within about five weeks. If you need your lawn to look better sooner than that, try using ColourGaurdTM,  a pet and environmentally-friendly natural turf grass colourant which is great at covering those urine stains. All you need to do is spray the product onto the affected area.

Digging

While choosing a self-repairing lawn turf will definitely help with this problem, sometimes replacing your lawn just isn’t practical. In these cases, you will need to try other tactics to prevent your dog from digging up the grass. Often digging is a sign that your dog is bored, so make sure you give your pet enough attention and exercise, and provide them with a few toys to keep them amused when they’ll be left alone. Work on their training as well, to try and prevent this behaviour. Choose a place where you don’t mind your dog digging and try burying a few treats there to encourage them to dig in an appropriate place.

Wear and tear

Bored or energetic dogs (and to a lesser extent smaller pets like cats, guinea pigs and rabbits) can cause a lot of wear in high-traffic areas of the lawn. In these cases, you may need to more regularly fertilise and aerate these areas of excessive activity to reduce the compaction caused. When fertilising the lawn, make sure you keep your pets away from that area for the length of time recommended on the product so your pet doesn’t get sick. Try also putting an obstacle, such as a pot plant, in areas of high use so that your pet is forced to continually take different paths and the lawn is given a break and the chance to repair itself. 

Pet friendly lawn care

Always remember to check that anything you plant in your lawn or garden is non-toxic or safe for pets. Where possible, use organic or natural fertilizers, such as animal manure and non-chemical pesticides, to minimise the chance of your pet being harmed. And always read and follow safety directions on any chemical treatment or product used on your lawn, so you know when it’s safe for your pet to be allowed outside again. Before mowing or trimming your lawn, ensure your pets are kept somewhere safe away from the machinery.

So, don’t let your pets stop you from having a great lawn. Follow these few tips and you’ll find it’s definitely possible to love your lawn and your pet – without tearing your hair out!

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