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Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo

Our most popular turf for all situations by far. A soft, broad-leaf blade with high shade and wear tolerance.

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo grass is by far our most popular turf for all occasions and situations. There’s a reason why over 100 million meters of Sir Walter has been sold since 1997; it’s versatile and hardy, adapting to the local Aussie yard, no matter where you are.

Great shade tolerance (min. 3 hours of direct sunlight/day)
Customer favourite for over 26 years
An all-rounder & the perfect family lawn
Low allergenic

The History of Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo

Brent Redman is a second-generation turf farmer from the Hunter Valley NSW & the owner of Buchanan Turf Supplies. Brent began trialling different types of Buffalo grasses in the late 1980s. He noticed that a specific type of grass was growing better than the others and focused on maintaining this one. He named this grass Sir Walter, an acronym to reflect the qualities of the grass.

Sir, Winter, Active, Low Thatch, Environmentally, Responsible.

Sir Walter Buffalo grass was then produced across Australia and has become an iconic Aussie grass, both domestically & commercially. It’s no surprise, given its ability to grow in almost any environment, which is perfect for the Australian climate.

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Drought Resistance

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo is known for its excellent drought tolerance. Once established, it requires less frequent watering compared to other turf varieties thanks to its deep root system. Sir Walter Buffalo is efficient in water use and can stay greener for longer during dry conditions.

Shade Tolerance

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo grass is among the very best performers in shady areas and can thrive with as little as 3 hours of direct sunlight per day. Although, with its versatility, Sir Walter will perform well in full sun situations too.

Maintenance

Water: Sir Walter grows a deep root system that needs little water to thrive. However, during establishment, Sir Walter Buffalo will require at least 2-3 daily water applications. Once established Sir Walter requires minimal water inputs. Even in times of drought, Sir Walter’s roots rarely dry out.

Watering Guide

Mowing: You can mow Sir Walter Buffalo anywhere between 20-40mm in length.We encourage regular mowing to promote tight-knit, lateral growth; improving its wear tolerance, and its resistance to weeds & pests.

Fertilising: We recommend fertilising a Sir Walter lawn at least 3 times a year. Important dates are late spring, mid to late summer and late autumn. Application times can vary depending on your region.

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Wear

With a tight growth habit and excellent wear tolerance, Sir Walter is quick to repair itself when damaged. Sir Walter Buffalo will grow deep roots with its fast-growing stolons and runners enabling it to recover quickly from wear and tear.

Leaf

Sir Walter Buffalo’s broad, deep-green blades constantly give a full and healthy appearance. It’s ideal for children and dogs with its gentle & soft consistency.

Sir Walter is extremely environmentally friendly. It can capture and limit the spread of pollen making it low-allergenic.

Genuine Sir Walter DNA Certified

Genuine Sir Walter DNA Certified is only available from accredited Lawn Solutions Australia Members like Turfco.
Turfco grows ‘Breeder Guaranteed’ Sir Walter DNA Certified. In late 2015, Lawn Solutions Australia commenced an extensive DNA testing process with its members to further ensure the Sir Walter Buffalo turf that is produced and sold by LSA members is the genuine, high quality turf product which Australians know and trust. With every Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo grass purchase, no matter how big or small, you will be issued with a Certificate of Authenticity. This certificate is your guarantee that you are receiving genuine Sir Walter.

Winter Dormancy

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo is a warm-season turf variety. All warm-season turf varieties will enter a state of dormancy when [soil] temperatures decrease consistently (winter period). Expect your lawn to lose colour during these months as the plant growth rate slows down.

The extent of winter dormancy (colour loss) will vary subject to location, the severity of winter & the turf variety.

For example, most coastal suburbs with healthy lawns will experience low levels of colour loss during a normal winter. However, all warm-season turf varieties will lose most, if not all colour during the cooler months in the Southern Highlands and the ACT regions.

An application of Lawn Solutions ColourGuard Plus* will immediately restore a lush, green colour to your lawn. The product will give both your lawn an instant green look and protect the grass by keeping the blade up to 2 degrees warmer.

*Apply to established lawns only.

Once soil temperatures increase (generally mid-late spring), the plant growth rate will rise, and the lawn will return to its natural green state.

Turf Delivery zones

ZONE 1 - $190

Days

Helensburgh to Sussex Inlet

6 Days: Mon to Sat

Bendalong to Kiola

4 Days: Wed to Sat

Pheasants Next to Marulan to Kangaroo Valley

3 Days: Tue, Thu, Fri

Appin to Picton to Narellan

2 days: Thurs, Sat

ZONE 2 - $180

Days

East Lynne to Bimbimbie

2 Days: Wed, Fri

Goulburn & Surrounds

2 Days: Tue, Fri

Waterfall to Cronulla to Menai

2 days: Thurs, Sat

Camden to Nattai to Austral

2 days: Thurs, Sat

ZONE 3 - $360

Days

Tomakin to Bermagui

2 Days: Wed, Fri

Canberra/ACT & Surrounds

1 Day: Tue, Fortnightly

ZONE 4 - $725

Days

Cuttagee to South Pambula

1 Day: 2nd Wed of the Month

ZONE 5 - POA

Price on application. Please request a quote for more information.

M² Price

$16.90

PER (M2)

+ delivery. Calculated at the next step

Delivery Options More Information on Delivery

Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo

The History of Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo

Drought Resistance

Shade Tolerance

Maintenance

Wear

Leaf

Genuine Sir Walter DNA Certified

Winter Dormancy

Turf Delivery zones

ZONE 1 - $190

Days

ZONE 2 - $180

Days

ZONE 3 - $360

Days

ZONE 4 - $725

Days

ZONE 5 - POA

Peter & Christine, Kiama Downs

Mollymook, Benjamin

Jee, Wongawilli

Scott, Vincentia

Michael, Tura Beach

Erin, Menangle

Sharon, Worrigee

Matthew, Dapto

Chris, Ulladulla

Kate, Mittagong

Vivienne, Albion Park

John, Shellharbour

Matt, Port Kembla

Keith, South Durras

Paul, Kanahooka

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