Characteristics and Features of Turf Grasses

This video by Lawn Solutions Australia provides an overview of different lawn types, focusing on identifying common turf varieties such as buffalo, couch, kikuyu, zoysia, and blue couch. It explains the characteristics of each grass type, including leaf width, color, growth habits, and seed head appearance. The video emphasizes the importance of knowing your lawn type for proper maintenance and product selection. Viewers are encouraged to contact Lawn Solutions Australia for further assistance in identifying their lawn type.

Why is it important to know the type of turf you have?

• To know the exact age of the lawn

• To decide the best time to water

• To determine suitable products and maintenance

• To choose the right lawnmower

What is a distinguishing feature of soft leaf buffalo grass?

• It is blue in color

• It has a broad leaf and is soft to touch

• It grows only underground

• It has a very fine leaf

How do buffalo grasses like Sir Walter DNA Certified grow?

• From rhizomes below the ground

• From stolons or runners above the ground

• From bulbs

• From seeds only

What is a key characteristic of couch (Bermuda) grass?

• It is blue in color

• It is highly wear tolerant

• It grows very slowly

• It has a broad leaf

What is a notable feature of Kikuyu grass?

• It only grows in shaded areas

• It spreads laterally from runners both above and beneath the ground

• It has a very fine leaf

• It is resistant to all herbicides

What is a common trait among Zoysia grass varieties?

• They are blue in color

• They have a triangular-shaped leaf tip

• They only grow in sandy soil

• They have a very fast growth rate

Why are Zoysia grasses like Sir Grange ideal for sporting surfaces?

• They have a very broad leaf

• They grow very slowly

• They have an upright leaf growth

• They are blue in color

What is a unique feature of blue couch grass compared to green couch?

• It has underground runners

• It has a blue hue to the leaf blade

• It grows faster than green couch

• It is more resilient to herbicides

What is a limitation of blue couch grass?

• It requires more water than other grasses

• It has a very slow growth rate

• It cannot grow in sunny areas

• It is not resilient to a broad range of herbicides

What is the seed head structure of blue couch grass?

• A thin asparagus-like structure

• A cluster of two to six spikes

• Two main branches and a tiny third branch

• A single spike with small purple flowers