Sir Walter
What is Sir Walter buffalo grass?
Sir Walter is Australia’s “home grown” turf, born and bred for resilience in tough Aussie conditions.
Sir Walter impresses with its soft, lush texture and emerald-green broad leaf. Sir Walter does thrive in full sun but is renowned as the King of Shade!
Is Sir Walter buffalo turf suitable for you?
Sir Walter is a buffalo turf variety and can cope with as little as three hours of sun per day. It’s all about its broad leaf and how efficiently it photosynthesises. If you have high fences, double storey neighbours, or mature trees shading your space, Sir Walter is the perfect choice for you.
As well as being a grow-anywhere type of turf, Sir Walter establishes faster than other varieties and will repair at a similar rate, so it is perfect for high traffic areas and busy backyards. Its vigorous growth means it holds out most weeds, but also means it requires a weekly mow all year round. We recommend proper garden edging and regular whipper snipping to keep it within its zone.
If you or your family suffer from allergies, Sir Walter is a great choice for your yard as it produces a very low seed head.
With so much going for it, Sir Walter deserves its place as one of Australia’s top selling turf varieties.
Features & Benefits
- Super shade tolerant
- Vibrant emerald-green broad leaf all year round
- Strong growth rate and wear tolerance
- Holds out weeds better than other varieties
Sir Walter Buffalo Grass Installation Process
Got your Sir Walter ready to go? Follow our 9-step guide for a quick and easy installation.
Finish off all other landscaping and get your drainage right.
Chosen where your Sir Walter will go? Measure, measure again…you don’t want to be short or over order.
Order your turf…three day’s lead time is good for us; a week is awesome.
Kill the weeds, clear all the sticks, rocks and debris. Underturf soil at a thickness of 75-100mm is optimum, sourced from your local landscape yard. The best prepared site will produce the best lawn.
Add some lawn starter fertiliser with water crystals – not essential but will give your new turf a boost.
Rain may delay a harvest and can affect your prep work. If this happens, we will work with you to reorganise your delivery.
Delivery day! Lay your turf as soon as possible when it is delivered.
- Prepare to lay the turf working off a straight edge in the direction you will mow it.
- Lay an edge strip around your area. This will allow for easy cutting in the final stages.
- Continue laying turf offset in a brickwork pattern from your header course.
- Use a spade or sharp knife to cut any pieces as necessary.
- Keep the slabs tight up against each other. Do not let the slabs overlap.
- Immediately water the lawn, even as you are laying it.
- For best results, roll in your new lawn immediately after laying it.
- Continue to water it to give it a very good soak.
Golden rule: water, water, water! You will need to water your new Sir Walter every morning and afternoon for the first two weeks, keep the soil moist and don’t let it dry out. Continue to water your lawn carefully for the next few weeks. Sir Walter will “take” faster than other varieties.
Mow your turf when it has “taken” and started to grow. Use a high setting on your mower and make sure the blades are sharp.
Note: To ensure your Sir Walter is installed at its healthiest state, we recommend installing your lawn immediately after delivery.
For our complete guide, check out our lawn installation
How do I take care of my Sir Walter turf?
Temperature & Climate
Sir Walter is born and bred for Australian conditions. It can withstand extreme heat and frost. It grows very well in Southeast Queensland even during Winter.
Sunlight & Shade Tolerance
Sir Walter is a star performer in shady areas. It can thrive in as little as three hours of sun per day. For healthy Sir Walter in the shade, let it grow longer and water it less. Sir Walter also loves full sun, just mow it shorter and water it a little more.
Watering & Drought Tolerance
Sir Walter copes well with dry spells. Once established, water your Sir Walter lawn deeply once every 10-14 days or as necessary to encourage deep roots. Do not let full sun areas go brown from lack of water. Shaded areas will need less water than full sun areas.
Soil Suitability
Sir Walter prefers well drained sandy loam soil but will do well in most fertile soil types – it’s tough! A pH level in the range of 5.2 to 7.5 is ideal.
Mowing
Sir Walter has fast growth and will need mowing every week in summer and a little less in winter. Mowing your Sir Walter regularly will keep control of the thatch. Thatching is an issue for Sir Walter – give it a decent short mow in late autumn or early spring to keep thatch under control. Follow up with a fertilise to encourage growth. Importantly, Sir Walter needs to be kept longer in the shade to allow for increased photosynthesis. Preferred mower heights for Sir Walter are 30mm in the sun and 50mm in the shade.
Pests, diseases and weeds
Sir Walter’s tight growth habit means it is resistant to weeds. If you need to use herbicide, make sure you read the label before you purchase to ensure it is safe to use on Sir Walter buffalo grass. Some herbicides can damage buffalo lawns. Sir Walter is also naturally resistant to lawn grubs and other pests.
Ready to give Sir Walter Turf a go?
We always put your needs first. You can deliver your new turf to your home or business or pick it up from our turf farm. Whichever you choose, you can rely on our friendly team for prompt service.
Pick up
You can collect your turf from our farm at 33 Kennedy Road, Wivenhoe Pocket. If you decide to pick up your turf from our farm, we will contact you to arrange a suitable collection time once your order has been placed.
Delivery
We aim for our delivery purchases to be fulfilled within two to three business days. However, this does depend on factors such as weather, turf availability, and other external circumstances.
Sir Walter Pricing
| Price per sqm | $12.10 |
|---|---|
| Shade Tolerance | 3/5 |
| Drought Resistance | 4/5 |
| Weed Resistance | 5/5 |
| Durability | 4/5 |
| Maintenance Level | Medium |