Getting to Know the Grass
What Makes Sir Walter Buffalo Grass So Resilient
Sir Walter is a buffalo grass, a warm-season type known for its broad blades and dense, carpet-like cover. What sets this one apart is how it combines that thick, lush look with a leaf that is soft rather than coarse, plus the ability to recover well from everyday wear and cope with dry spells once its roots are established.
It also handles part shade better than most turf and grows at a steadier rate than fast-spreading grasses, so it needs fewer mows. We grow Sir Walter Buffalo grass on our own farm, then cut it to order for pickup, delivery or installation.
In short: Arrow Turf is a family-owned farm at Cornwallis that has grown turf for 45+ years. We grow Sir Walter Buffalo grass and harvest it fresh to order for pickup, delivery or installation. The main price drivers are lawn area, delivery or laying and any underlay, and most orders are ready within a day or two.
Our Turf Varieties
How Sir Walter Stacks Up Against Other Grasses
With its finer and thinner stems and stolons and amazingly soft feel underfoot yet exceptional tolerance to wear and tear, this proudly Australian-bred turf is perfect for all types of lawns and landscapes.
With its luxuriously soft feel and vibrant beauty yet super low maintenance requirements, this buffalo grass works best for homes with families, children, and pets who want to play and relax on the lawn all year round.
With its hard-wearing and easy-to-care-for medium texture yet still soft enough for sitting, Kikuyu is perfect for schools, parks, playing fields, and running oval surrounds. This grass variety will also work for yards.
With its thick mat and fine blade yet soft feel underfoot, this couch grass is used in Australia and the world’s top sports stadiums and golf courses. This grass variety can also be used for residential and commercial lawns and landscapes.
With its soft feel and fine texture, this darker green, premium couch grass is perfect for golf and bowling greens as well as front and backyards. This grass variety is also great for commercial landscapes as well as sports fields.
Traits That Matter
Sir Walter Buffalo Grass and the Qualities Homeowners Want
People researching Sir Walter Buffalo grass are usually comparing lawn types and want to understand what they are really choosing. The questions are practical: how will it look, how will it feel, how much work will it take, and will it last? A grass that looks lush but needs constant attention, or one that is tough but prickly, often disappoints. Sir Walter appeals because its traits line up with how most households actually use a lawn, combining good looks, comfort, shade tolerance and resilience in one variety.
At Arrow Turf we know this grass from the ground up because we grow it ourselves on the Hawkesbury. We are happy to explain how Sir Walter behaves in different conditions, how it compares with our other varieties and what it needs during establishment. When you are ready, we cut it fresh and supply it by pickup, delivery or installation. Get the full picture with our full Sir Walter soft leaf specifications.
Grass at a Glance
What Your Sir Walter Buffalo Grass Order Can Include
- Appearance: a lush, vibrant green lawn with a broad, soft leaf that stays attractive year-round.
- Comfort: soft and non-scratchy underfoot, so it’s comfortable for kids, pets and bare feet.
- Shade tolerance: handles part shade from trees, fences and neighbouring homes better than most turf.
- Wear and drought: a tough buffalo that recovers well from everyday use and copes with dry spells.
- Maintenance: low upkeep with fewer mows than fast-growing grasses.
- Best suited to: family backyards, front lawns and homes with pets.
Where It Helps
Thin Cover, Harsh Leaves and Faded Colour: Lawn Issues Sir Walter Grass Addresses
The traits of Sir Walter Buffalo grass are best understood through the common lawn problems they help overcome.
Sparse, open lawns that invite weeds. Grasses that grow thinly leave gaps for weeds and bare soil. Sir Walter’s broad blades form a dense, lush cover that shades the soil surface, giving weeds less room to establish and the lawn a fuller, healthier appearance from wall to fence.
Coarse grass that is unpleasant to touch. Some hard-wearing grasses feel stiff and scratchy. Sir Walter’s soft, non-scratchy leaf keeps the toughness of a buffalo without the harsh feel, which is why it is such a common choice for families and pet owners.
Lawns that lose their appeal for months. A lawn that looks tired for part of the year can drag down the whole garden. Sir Walter’s lush, vibrant green leaf stays attractive year-round, so the garden looks cared for well beyond the warmer months.
Sir Walter Grass Costs
How Much Does Sir Walter Buffalo Grass Cost?
As a soft leaf buffalo, Sir Walter is priced in our premium range, reflecting its comfort, shade tolerance and resilience. The amount you will pay depends on the size of the area, your choice of pickup, delivery or installation, how much preparation is involved and extras like turf underlay.
| Price driver | How it affects your cost |
|---|---|
| Variety | Soft leaf buffalo such as Sir Walter sits in our premium price range per m². |
| Lawn area | Turf is priced per square metre, and larger orders can attract better rates. |
| Pickup, delivery or installation | Collecting from our farm avoids a delivery charge; delivery and laying are quoted on top. |
| Extras | Turf underlay, lawn starter fertiliser or water crystals add to the total. |
Tell us your lawn area and how you would like it supplied, and we will prepare a free quote for Sir Walter Buffalo grass.
How We Grow It
Raising Sir Walter Buffalo Grass on the Hawkesbury River
Our Sir Walter Buffalo grass is grown at 104 Cornwallis Road, Cornwallis, on the Hawkesbury River flats near Windsor and Richmond. As a family that has farmed turf here for over 45 years, we tend each paddock with the goal of producing thick, even grass with a healthy root layer.
Rather than cutting large batches and storing them, we harvest when an order is placed, which keeps the grass in peak condition and means most orders are ready within a day or two. From Cornwallis we serve homeowners and businesses throughout the Hawkesbury and Greater Sydney, with farm pickup, delivery six days a week or installation by our crews.
How We Supply Sir Walter Buffalo Grass to Your Property
Once you have decided Sir Walter is the right grass, getting it into the ground is simple. These four steps outline how we take your order from paddock to a freshly watered lawn.
1. Measure your lawn: work out the square metres you need, or send us your measurements to double-check.
2. Choose how you receive it: collect from our farm, book delivery six days a week, or have our crew install it.
3. We cut it fresh: your turf is harvested to order and usually ready within a day or two.
4. Lay and water in: lay it on the day it arrives and water deeply for the first few weeks.
Living With Sir Walter Grass: Mowing, Watering and Seasonal Care
Understanding how Sir Walter grows makes it easier to keep it looking its best once it is established.
Mowing at the wrong height. Cutting buffalo too short stresses the leaf and exposes the soil. Keep the mower on a sensible, slightly higher setting so the broad blades stay healthy and the lawn holds its density.
Watering too lightly. Short, frequent sprinkles keep roots near the surface. Once established, water deeply and less often so Sir Walter develops deeper roots that help it cope with dry spells.
Expecting identical growth all year. Like other warm-season grasses, Sir Walter grows most actively in the warmer months and more slowly when it is cool. Adjust mowing and watering to match, rather than following one routine all year.
Neglecting the first few weeks. Establishment is when the grass is most vulnerable. Water deeply once or twice a day for about three weeks and make the first mow after two to three weeks on a high setting.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sir Walter Buffalo Grass
What kind of grass is Sir Walter Buffalo grass?
Sir Walter Buffalo grass is a soft leaf buffalo with broad blades that form a lush, dense, vibrant green lawn. It is comfortable underfoot, handles part shade better than most turf, recovers well from everyday wear, copes with dry spells and needs fewer mows than fast-growing grasses.
Is Sir Walter a warm-season grass?
Yes, buffalo grasses are warm-season types. Sir Walter grows most actively in the warmer months and more slowly through the cooler part of the year, but its lush leaf stays attractive year-round, so it remains a good-looking lawn in every season.
How does Sir Walter Buffalo grass compare with couch?
Couch varieties such as Wintergreen and Greenlees Park have fine blades and are used on golf courses and sporting surfaces. Sir Walter Buffalo grass has a broader, softer leaf and handles part shade better, making it a popular choice for home lawns and family backyards.
Does Sir Walter need a lot of fertiliser?
Sir Walter is low maintenance and does not demand heavy feeding. A lawn starter at laying and occasional feeding in the growing season help keep it lush. Deep watering and correct mowing height matter just as much for its health.
Why is buffalo grass good at crowding out weeds?
Healthy buffalo forms a thick mat of broad leaves that shades the soil surface, leaving weeds less space and light. Keeping your Sir Walter Buffalo grass well watered and mowed at a sensible height helps it stay dense enough to resist them.
Where can I compare Sir Walter with Kikuyu and couch?
Our turf varieties overview summarises each grass, and our Wintergreen couch page covers a fine-bladed alternative, so you can weigh appearance, comfort, shade tolerance, wear and upkeep before choosing the lawn that best fits your home and lifestyle.
Will Sir Walter grass spread to fill small gaps?
Healthy Sir Walter will gradually knit together and close small gaps, especially through the warmer growing months. For a seamless result, lay the rolls tightly with staggered joins and keep them well watered while the roots establish.
How quickly can I get fresh Sir Walter grass?
We harvest after your order is confirmed, so most orders are ready within a day or two. Collect from our Cornwallis farm, book delivery six days a week or have our team install it for you.
