Maintenance tips for your DNA certified Sir Walter

So you’ve chosen Sir Walter DNA certified as your lawn of choice. Excellent decision! In Sir Walter you’ve got a grass that is beautiful and soft under foot, highly adapted to Australian conditions, and extremely low maintenance.

While Lawn Solutions Australia bred Sir Walter to be easy to care for, low maintenance doesn’t mean no maintenance. To get the best out of your Sir Walter, you still need to treat it well. Here are some simple tips to have your Sir Walter DNA certified buffalo turf not just surviving, but thriving.

Watering

Sir Walter is well known for its drought resistance. There may be times when watering is required, however.

When you first lay your Sir Walter, you’ll need to water it in, keeping the turf moist while the roots take hold. The best way to judge whether the roots are penetrating the soil is to try and lift the turf. If it is difficult to raise from the ground, you can scale back your watering efforts. Even during particularly dry periods, you shouldn’t need to water your Sir Walter more than once a week.

Mowing

Sir Walter is best mowed to a height of 35mm-60mm. This will result in a dense mat of grass, and will also control the build-up of thatch. During the warmer months you may find yourself mowing your turf every weekend, while cooler months may scale this back to every second weekend.

Sir Walter has runners that spread the grass, so be sure to keep an eye on any potential flower bed invasions.

Fertilising

While it may not be strictly necessary, fertilising your lawn can give it an extra kick, turning a good looking grass into a great looking grass. There are many buffalo-specific fertilisers out there that generally have more iron in them than other lawn fertilisers.

Spreading fertiliser on your lawn in the lead-up to winter can give it the strength it needs to get through the colder and less sunny period.

You won’t need a full-time gardener to tend to your Sir Walter turf, but it’s not wise to completely ignore it either. With a little maintenance, your lawn will be the talk of the neighbourhood.