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Choosing the Right Lawn for You

There are many types of grass. Selecting a lawn variety that suits your individual conditions is a key step—it can make the difference between a healthy, thriving lawn or one that struggles and needs constant upkeep.

The main factors to consider are climate (sun, shade, water needs), traffic (how much wear it will endure), maintenance (how much time you’ll spend on care), and look & feel (texture and appearance).

↓ Ready to choose? Try our info guide or compare varieties in the table below.

Feature	Sir Walter Turf	Sir Grange Zoysia	Eureka Kikuyu Turf	Nullarbor Couch Turf	Zoysia Australis	Stampede Buffalo
Winter colour	Excellent if well fertilised	Very Good if well fertilised	Very Good if well fertilised	Average if well fertilised	Good	Excellent
Shade Tolerance	Excellent	Excellent	Poor	Very Poor	Good	Excellent
Drought Tolerance	Good	Excellent	Good	Very Good	Good	Good
Leaf Texture	Broad	Fine	Broad	Fine	Medium	Broad
Wear Resistance	Very Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Recovery from Injury	Very Good	Good	Very Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent
Fertilising Requirement	Beginning of each season	Low	Beginning of each season	Beginning of each season	Low	Beginning of each season
Weed Resistance	Excellent	Excellent	Good	Good	Good	Excellent
Disease Resistance	Excellent	Very Good	Good	Good	Very Good	Excellent
Insect Resistance	Very Good	Excellent	Poor	Average	Good	Very Good
Heat Resistance	Very Good	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good
Salt Tolerance	Very Good	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	Good	Good
Mowing Requirement	Weekly	Low	At least Weekly. More often when fertilised	Twice Weekly	Low	Low
Mowing Height	20 - 25mm	Wide range of mowing height options	20 - 25mm	15 mm	20 - 40mm	20 - 25mm
Uses	Home Lawns, Commercial, Parks, Pre-schools	Home Lawns, Commercial, Parks, Golf Courses, Sports Fields, School Play areas, Roadside Green Space	Home Lawns, Commercial, Parks, Golf Courses, Sports Fields	Home Lawns, Commercial, Parks, Golf Courses, Sports Fields	Homes, commercial landscapes	Homes, commercial landscapes

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Key Factors to Weigh When Choosing Your Lawn

Climate considerations (sun, shade, water, frost)

One of the biggest factors in the Australian climate is the water requirements of the grass. How much rainfall you receive in your area will affect this, as will water restrictions over summer.

Sun and shade:

How much sun or shade the grass will be subject to is equally important. Shade can be troublesome for lawns that have a high sunlight requirement. When considering the impact of shade on the area, keep in mind newly planted hedges or young trees, as they will grow taller and cast more shade over time.

Drought tolerance:

With lots of sunlight and less rainfall, or water restrictions, you will need a grass with high drought tolerance.

Winter hardiness:

If the winters in your area are particularly frosty, you will need a lawn with higher frost tolerance. Another factor for winter is how each grass holds its green colour through the season.

Traffic & wear resistance (kids, pets, sports)

What you intend to use the lawn for will affect how much wear and tear it will receive.

If you have lots of foot traffic, such as in parks or sports grounds, or if you have pets or children, you will want a grass that repairs quickly and can tolerate frequent use.

Different turf varieties have very different wear resistance levels. Some grasses bounce back from heavy use, while others will show bare patches with heavy traffic.

For high traffic:

Sir Grange Zoysia and Nullarbor Couch are excellent choices. See the comparison table above for wear resistance ratings.

Maintenance requirements (mowing, fertilizing)

It is important to consider how much time you are willing to spend maintaining your lawn. Different grasses grow at different rates and this can make a significant difference to mowing frequency and overall upkeep.

Some varieties require weekly mowing during growing season, while others only need maintenance once or twice per month. Fertilizer requirements also vary significantly.

Low-maintenance options:

Sir Grange Zoysia and Zoysia Australis require minimal mowing and fertilizing compared to Buffalo varieties.

Budget tip:

Low-maintenance grasses save you 50+ hours per year on lawn care. Check the “Mowing Requirement” row in our comparison table.

Look & feel (texture, color, appearance)

Finally, you should consider the appearance and texture of each grass type. These factors will help you determine which lawn will best suit your needs.