#buffalo grass

Yesterday was National Bison Day! I hope everyone learns to love these fluffy cows. Here's the design I drew for this month's sticker club.

New Buffalo Grass often fails in Sydney due to poor soil preparation rather than climate alone, with compacted clay left behind by builders restricting root growth and drainage. Overwatering is a bigger culprit than drought, since constantly saturated soil encourages shallow roots that struggle once heat arrives. Adequate topsoil depth, realistic shade assessment and a proper watering schedule during the first month largely determine whether a new lawn establishes successfully.

In the suburbs of Sydney, from west to north shore, buffalo grass is gradually becoming the dominant type of grass used in gardens. This is more due to the suitability of buffalo to such climatic conditions rather than a change in people's preferences; while Kikuyu does well in an environment of total exposure to sunlight, it fails in areas of shade and compact soil, which are common in the suburban regions of Sydney. Soft-leaf buffalo can cope with shade, irregular irrigation, pets, and compact soils better.

To lay new turf in Sydney, it needs adequate irrigation within the initial weeks, especially in hot weather and with restrictions on water use. New buffalo grass lacks deep roots, and hence the need for adequate watering to encourage proper growth. According to guidance for Buffalo Turf Sydney, watering should be done daily during the initial 10-14 days of turf installation, with a sufficient amount of water being used to penetrate the soil. Midday watering is avoided to prevent evaporation. Despite water restrictions in Sydney, it will be possible to grow turf using recommended watering times and trigger nozzles, as provided in NSW.

Compare the popular turf varieties in Australia – Buffalo, Kikuyu, and Couch – to match your lifestyle with your lawn selection. Buffalo Turf provides shade tolerance and easy maintenance, Kikuyu provides heavy traffic and fast recovery, and Couch provides a formal, fine finish in full sun. Select a turf variety according to sun exposure, usage, and maintenance.

Buffalo grass may prove to be a good option for the backyard in many Australian homes, as it provides low maintenance, softness, and drought tolerance that is ideal for casual lawns and families. Buffalo grass is known to perform well under the sun and some shade, although it may take time to establish and may need special attention during colder periods.