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    Turf Varieties

    Here at Hi Quality Turf, we understand the many different Sydney lawn types from residential backyards to sports grounds to commercial areas. Different types of grass are suitable for different uses, and differing soil conditions mean some types of grass will thrive and others won’t. As premier Sydney turf suppliers we stock a wide range of turfs to provide the right turf supplies for your project.

    Different Types of Grass for Differing Soils

    With a service range taking in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong and beyond, Hi Quality Turf knows that all soils are not created equal. Even just in Sydney, turf suppliers need to account for dry sandy soils, clay based soils, soils with high alkaline content, and many more. Each of these soil varieties is suited to different grass species and needs different turf supplies and preparation to grow well. Hi Quality Turf also provides expertise and turf supplies to prepare the ground for your Sydney lawn installation and enhance your soil with fertilisers and organic materials.

    Our Turf Varieties

    Our range of turfs for Sydney lawns includes buffalo, kikuyu, couch, and other types of grass. The helpful list below will tell you the best uses for each of them, and give you some basic info on their durability, shade tolerance, and other important qualities.

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      BUFFALO TURF VARIETIES

      • Kings Pride Buffalo

        Buffalo Grass

        Kings Pride Soft Leaf Buffalo is a high performance buffalo with a great winter colour. Kings Pride performs well in full sun yet thrives in shaded areas; in fact it is the no.1 lawn on the market for high shade areas and has been..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 85%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Excellent
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Large
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          Durability Medium
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          Mowing Frequency Low
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          Suitable Use Home lawns, parks, schools
      • Sapphire® Buffalo

        Buffalo Grass

        Sapphire® Buffalo Turf is the only fine textured high performance soft leaf buffalo grass on the market. Sapphire turf is a hard wearing, easy to grow buffalo that requires little maintenance to keep it looking good..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 70%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Very Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Medium
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
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          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Home lawns, parks, schools
      • Sir Walter Buffalo

        Buffalo Grass

        Sir Walter Buffalo is a durable, resilient, shade and drought-tolerant turf variety with soft condensed and large leaves with dark green coverage. A pleasing lush-looking turf all year round!

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 70%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Very good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Large
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Home Lawns, Parks, Schools

      ZOYSIA TURF VARIETIES

      • Empire™ Zoysia

        Zoysia Grass

        Empire™ Zoysia is an adaptable lawn which is well suited to Australian conditions. Empire performs well in both sandy and clay soils as well as coastal areas. It is ideal for sloping areas and has excellent disease and pest resistance..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 40%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability Medium
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Home lawns, road sides, amenity area, schools

      KIKUYU TURF VARIETIES

      • Kikuyu Turf

        Kikuyu Grass

        Kikuyu Lawn is a vigorous growing warm season lawn. It can handle a high amount of wear and recovers quickly from

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 30%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Very Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency High
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          Suitable Use Sporting fields, parks, play grounds
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        Village Green™ Kikuyu

        Kikuyu Grass

        Village Green™ is a hard-wearing premium kikuyu that looks great year-round and can tolerate cold, heat and neglect. It has very good winter colour, soft to touch but tough enough for kids and pets. Its dense cover smothers weeds..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 30%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Very Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Golf courses (tees & fairways), sporting fields, manicured lawns/home lawns, statement

      COUCH TURF VARIETIES

      • Tahoma 31® Couch Grass

        Couch Grass

        Tahoma 31® is a durable, hard-wearing yet attractive-looking couch lawn. Boasting a soft fine dark-green-leaf, suitable for...

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 80%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Very Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Low - Medium
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          Suitable Use Home Lawns, Manicured Lawns, Golf Courses, Commercial & Recreational Landscapes, High wear Sporting Fields
      • Grand Prix

        Couch Grass

        Grand Prix is a high performance couch turf with superior wear and drought resistance. Its reduced seed head production decreases cutting frequency, and is a top selection for golfing tees and sports fields..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 30%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Golf tees, sporting fields
      • Greenlees Park Couch

        Couch Grass

        Greenlees Park Couch is a medium leafed, semi dwarfed lawn with a fair winter colour. It is easily maintained and should be mowed low for best results..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 20%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Poor
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Very Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability Medium
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Amenity areas, dish drains, road sides
      • Santa Ana Couch

        Couch Grass

        Santa Ana Couch is a very fine leafed couch and is deep green in colour. Santa couch can look superior to other couches if maintained well. Santa Anna looks best when mown low with a cylinder mower..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 30%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Very Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability High
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
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          Suitable Use Golf courses, sporting fields, manicured lawns
      • Windsor Green Couch

        Couch Grass

        Windsor Green is a fine leafed semi-dwarfed couch. It is a Mid Green with a good winter colour when fertilized well. It is slower growing than other couches with an inconspicuous seed head..

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        • Shade Tolerance Up to 30%
        • Winter Color
          Winter Colour Good
        • Icon Leaf
          Leaf Size Very Fine
        • Icon Durability
          Durability Medium
        • Icon Mowing
          Mowing Frequency Medium
        • Icon Suitable
          Suitable Use Parks, golf courses, high profile gardens