Wintergreen Turf
Wintergreen Couch Turf; Affordable, Tough Lawn for Brisbane Homes
Wintergreen turf is a soft-leaf couch that’s perfect for busy backyards, large open spaces, and budget-conscious homeowners. If you’re looking for a tough, no-fuss lawn that performs well in full sun, Wintergreen Couch is a great option.
Wintergreen is the underdog of the turf world. It’s often overlooked in favour of other more expensive “premium” lawns, but in actual fact Wintergreen couch can offer a bowling green look without the high price tag – it just needs full sun and some love and care to pull it off.
Interested in seeing how you could use Wintergreen Couch grass in your next landscaping project?
What is Wintergreen Couch?
Wintergreen turf is a warm-season grass and one of our most popular turf varieties. Often called Wintergreen turf or Wintergreen couch grass, it is known for its fine leaf texture, strong growth, and reliable performance.
This wintergreen couch lawn is our best-selling option because it offers:
- Excellent value for money
- Strong wear resistance
- Strong growth
- A lovely green colour
- Simple maintenance
Often underrated, Wintergreen Couch turf ticks many boxes. It suits families, rental properties, budget-focused projects, parks, golf courses and commercial spaces. Its main limitation is that it requires full sun, making it best suited to open, sunny yards.
Because we grow our turf locally in South East Queensland, our Wintergreen Couch turf is prepared for Brisbane conditions.
Wintergreen Couch pricing and performance
| Price per sqm | $5.50 |
|---|---|
| Shade Tolerance | 2/5 |
| Drought Resistance | 4/5 |
| Weed Resistance | 3/5 |
| Durability | 4/5 |
| Maintenance Level | Medium |
Why Choose Wintergreen Couch?
A popular choice for golf courses, sports fields, parks, and high-traffic areas, Wintergreen Couch grass thrives in full sun areas and performs well in a range of soil types.
Its fine leaf blades, soft texture, and emerald green colour create a visually appealing lawn for any garden or backyard.
Deep root system
One of the key strengths of Wintergreen Couch turf is its deep root system. These strong roots allow the grass to access moisture during dry periods and support long-term lawn health.
Like all turf types, it will go backwards without water in very hot conditions, but when the rain finally falls, it will send up happy sprigs of new growth quickly.
Moderate mowing requirements
Wintergreen Couch has a moderate to rapid growth rate during summer. This means regular mowing is needed in warmer months, usually once a week. Good garden edging and whipper-snipping are recommended to prevent Wintergreen Couch creeping into garden beds.
In winter, growth slows, and the grass may go dormant, so less mowing is required.
Low maintenance and reliable
While all lawns require some care, Wintergreen Couch is relatively low-maintenance. It offers excellent drought tolerance and performs well during hot summers with minimal watering once established.
Monitor your wintergreen couch lawn for grubs and beetles during October to March, as these pests thrive on healthy, vibrant lawns at this time of year. Otherwise, take the worry out of it and apply a dose of Acelepryn in late September or early October and again in January to treat and protect your lawn for three to six months.
To keep weeds out of Wintergreen couch, treat it well to maintain its density. That means mow regularly at 25-30mm; fertilise three to four times a year; and water deeply once or twice a week in dry spells. If weeds do pop up in the Wintergreen couch, it’s a hardy turf type that can handle a wide range of common, selective herbicides, so treating is very easy.
It’s resilient and hard-wearing
Wintergreen Couch is known for its durability against wear, heat, and drought. With proper care, it handles heavy foot traffic and regular use well.
During warmer months, it benefits from regular mowing, deep watering, and seasonal fertilising. With the right maintenance, it quickly recovers from damage and continues to grow strongly.
A lawn for every season
This turf performs well throughout the year. Its ability to thrive in sunny areas makes it a dependable choice for Brisbane properties.
With simple watering and ongoing care, your Wintergreen lawn remains soft, inviting, and practical for family use, entertaining, and relaxation.
Buying Wintergreen Couch is cheaper than many turf alternatives, but don’t be fooled - there is nothing nasty about it. The price of Wintergreen is determined largely from the sqm we can grow per year, rather than an indicator of its quality compared to other varieties.
Discover the Wintergreen difference
With its fine-textured leaves, dense growth, and durable nature, Wintergreen Couch turf offers a practical and attractive solution for full sun gardens.
It produces a strong, even surface that looks great and stands up to everyday use.
Wintergreen couch can also be cylinder mowed to perfection for that golf course green look.
Whether you’re creating a new lawn or replacing tired grass, Wintergreen Couch delivers consistent results, you just need full sun.
FAQs
Wintergreen Couch is prized for its fine leaf texture, durability, dense growth, and excellent drought tolerance. It’s the workhorse of full sun lawns in the South East Queensland climate and offers great value.
This turf variety requires full sun and performs best with at least seven hours of direct sunlight each day.
Yes. It is hard-wearing and well-suited to families, pets, and high-traffic areas when maintained properly.
Less frequent but deep watering is recommended. Increase watering during summer and reduce it in winter, depending on weather and soil conditions.
It can tolerate mild frost. In colder conditions, it may lose colour but usually recovers well once temperatures rise.
Apply a slow-release fertiliser in early spring, summer, and autumn to support healthy growth.
Maintain a height of around 25–30 mm. Regular mowing with sharp blades helps keep the lawn dense and visually appealing.
No. This is not a shade-tolerant variety. It requires full sun to thrive.
Ready to give Wintergreen Couch grass a go?
Whether you’re working on a small backyard or a large landscaping project, we make buying turf simple and stress-free.
We offer both delivery and farm pickup options, with friendly support at every step.
For pickups, please place your order by phone up to the day before collection.
For deliveries, we aim for a quick turnaround, usually within a few days, depending on weather and stock levels.
Our team is always happy to help you plan your project.
Pick up
You can collect your turf from our farm at:
33 Kennedy Road, Wivenhoe Pocket
Call 1300 871 366 to place your order and arrange a suitable pickup time with our sales team.
Delivery
We deliver Wintergreen couch turf across Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan, and surrounding South East Queensland areas.
Most deliveries are completed within two to three business days, depending on weather, availability, and scheduling.
We’ll confirm all details with you before delivery.