What makes Sir Walter Australia’s favourite lawn?
Since its release in 1997, Australians have rolled out more than 60 million square metres of Sir Walter DNA certified Buffalo, making it Australia’s favourite lawn. But what has made it such a popular choice? The secret to Sir Walter, the brainchild of Lawn Solutions Australia, is that it has been bred with the tough Australian climate at the very front of mind. There are very few Australian natives that make for good lawn, so LSA knew that it had to come up with something that was bred for the conditions.
Sir Walter has become so popular because it does just that; it thrives in the sort of extreme Australian conditions that make other grasses wither and die. From the dry conditions of Western Australia, to the tropical heat and humidity of Far North Queensland, down to the cool tablelands of Victoria, no other lawn can compete with Sir Walter’s flexibility.
The hardiness of Sir Walter is one of its most impressive features. It is terrifically drought tolerant, making it perfect for use on the driest inhabited continent on earth. Those on the coast needn’t worry, as it’s also salt tolerant, as well as being weed resistant. It will resist fungi and disease, and can grow in either full sun or heavy shade.
But for a tough guy, Sir Walter is amazingly soft and supple. It’s one of the softest Buffalo grasses available, perfect for use in a backyard that will have kids running around on it. And the low allergy rating will ensure that the little ones will be fine to play on it all day.Finally, and what is perhaps the best news for any potential lawn owners, is that Sir Walter is as low maintenance as a lawn can get. The drought tolerance mentioned above means that Sir Walter will require very little in the way of irrigation, and it also does just fine with minimal fertilising. And the mower won’t need to come out every weekend, as Sir Walter is also quite a slow grower!
As you can see, Sir Walter is the most complete grass an Australian could ask for. It’s no wonder so many have asked for it.
