Tuesday 21 April 2015

Why Sapphire buffalo is popular in Australia?

Sapphire buffalo is a variety of buffalo turf grass which is extremely popular in Australia. This is because this is a very aesthetic grass that is easy to maintain. It does not tolerate shade much, but can easily tolerate drought. Earlier there was only one variety of buffalo, which was a hard leaf variety, but later many different soft leaf varieties were developed by the turf farmers. These varieties soon became popular because they were all warm season grasses that were also very aesthetic. The only shortcoming of buffalo varieties like sapphire is that they don’t tolerate herbicides well. This is the reason that you need to be very careful in the choice of herbicides. There are many herbicides, especially meant for these varieties available in Australia, but you will need to conduct some research of your own to decide which one is the best.

On the other hand, you can also consult your supplier for the best herbicide to use in your lawn. Usually the suppliers of sapphire buffalo and other varieties of buffalo grasses also serve as advisors to their clients. They not only help you in deciding the best way to maintain your lawn, but also help you in selecting a turf variety most suitable for you in the first place. This is the reason that you should look for a supplier who has a lot of experience in the field. This experience is sure to teach them how to analyse the type of soil, weather conditions and other factors that go into choosing the variety of turf for your home lawn.

1 comment:

  1. My husband and I have just moved to Australia, we got a house. I want to have a beautiful lawn, and my neighbors recommended me Sapphire buffalo. I've never really heard of it before. After reading this article, I can see why it's a popular choice. I will talk to my husband about it. http://www.qualityturfing.com.au/expert-advice.html

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