Sir Walter grass has only been available in Australia since the mid-1990s, but it has quickly become a popular choice in backyards. When you recall the decades before Sir Walter Grass (SWG), you may recall that Australian Dads preferred buffalo turf since it was heat resistant and required little water. You may recall, though, that its slow growth required a long wait until you could play on a new grass (is there anything more aggravating for a child?!) When you eventually got out there, the sharp blades caused cuts and an itching rash. Dad’s lawn ultimately became terribly discolored as the buffalo’s tendency of developing a thick thatch prevented water from reaching the roots of the young grass, or the thatch acquired fungal infection.
Kikuyu became famous in 1960s Australia
Kikuyu became famous in Australia in the 1960s, but although being inexpensive, hardy, and fast-growing, its fast development and propensity of overtaking grass beds and even neighbor lawns with far-reaching runners rapidly made it a headache for most home gardeners. Kikuyu’s expanding nature means that, though it’s still commonly utilized on large ventures like athletic ovals, it’s now considered a noxious weed in several states, and most residential gardeners ignore it.
Australians tried for alternative, more appropriate turfs elsewhere, but were unsuccessful. When confronted with the severe Australian climate most imported kinds just died and shriveled.
It wasn’t until the late 1990s, with the introduction of (SWG) Sir Walter Grass, that things started to change
It wasn’t till the late 1990s, when (SWG) Sir Walter Grass, an Australian-bred soft-leaf species, was introduced, that Australian families actually obtained the grass their children had been clamoring for. SWG was a comfortable surface to play on, but it was also durable. It was the perfect backyard playground for children to run across on play football, jump off, and have a fantastic time on – without itching!
Dad was pleased, too, because SWG was a lovely dark green that didn’t require any watering or spraying. SWG could handle sunshine, shadow, water constraints, bugs, weeds, and just about anything else the Australian environment could throw at it. It thrived in the summer, especially amid drought, and it stayed greener longer in the winter than comparable buffalo turfs. Most importantly for Dad, SWG required less mowing than Kikuyu, allowing him to spend 50% more time resting in front of the television than he could with Kikuyu grass. SWG was also less invasive, requiring less maintenance in his garden beds.
With so much working for it, it’s no wonder that SWG is still one of the most famous turfs in Australian lawns today, even after only 15 years. Its most potent supporters were, and still are, brand recognition and a jealous neighbor peering over the back fence.
Conclusion:- The grass industry is very competitive and there are many options available, although when it relates to our personal backyard, it appears that no one has yet come up with anything that compares to Sir Walter Grass, our particular native-bred grass.
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