Why Choose Wintergreen for Your Lawn?
Wintergreen Couch Turf Grown on Our Hawkesbury Farm
Wintergreen is a fine-bladed couch that knits into a thick, even mat, which is why groundskeepers rely on it for stadiums and golf courses. At home it brings that same manicured look while staying soft underfoot, so the kids and the dog can use it as hard as they like.
We grow every square metre ourselves at Cornwallis, beside the Hawkesbury River, and only cut it once your order is confirmed. That means the rolls reach you fresh, usually within a day or two, ready to lay as soon as they land. Our family has been farming turf here for more than 45 years.
In short: Arrow Turf is a family-owned farm in Cornwallis that grows Wintergreen couch turf and supplies it by delivery, farm pickup or full installation. Cost mainly depends on lawn size, site preparation, access and delivery distance. Orders are cut fresh and are generally ready within a day or two.
Our Turf Varieties
How Wintergreen Compares With Our Other Turf
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.
Who Wintergreen Suits Best
A Stadium-Style Couch for Sunny Home Lawns
Wintergreen couch turf suits anyone with an open, sunny yard who wants a dense lawn that looks sharp and handles plenty of use. Families with active children, owners of pets that run laps of the backyard, sporting clubs and schools all benefit from its quick recovery after heavy traffic. Its strong drought tolerance also matters for homeowners who would rather not spend every summer evening holding a hose. The one thing it asks for is light, so heavily shaded spots under large trees or beside tall walls are better given a different variety.
At Arrow Turf we harvest Wintergreen only when you are ready for it, so the rolls arrive with plenty of moisture and life. You can collect from the farm, have it delivered by our forklift-equipped trucks or let our crews handle preparation and laying. To weigh it against buffalo, Kikuyu and Greenlees Park, compare all our turf varieties before you decide.
Wintergreen at a Glance
Wintergreen Couch Characteristics and Specifications
- Appearance: a fine-bladed couch that forms a thick, even mat with a manicured look.
- Comfort: soft underfoot despite its toughness.
- Sun: loves full sun and isn’t suited to heavily shaded areas.
- Drought and wear: excellent drought tolerance and fast recovery from heavy use.
- Maintenance: can be mown low for a sports-field finish; regular mowing keeps it dense.
- Best suited to: sunny lawns, sports areas and anyone after a stadium-style finish.
Lawn Problems Solved
Bare Patches, Dry Spells and Worn Play Areas
Many lawns struggle for the same few reasons, and Wintergreen’s natural traits address several of the most common complaints we hear from lawn owners.
Worn tracks along busy paths. Wintergreen recovers fast from heavy use, so goal mouths, dog runs and well-trodden side paths regain their cover rather than staying bald all season. That resilience is the main reason it is trusted on sports grounds where play happens every week.
Lawns that brown off in dry weather. Its excellent drought tolerance helps the lawn hold on through hot, dry stretches when thirstier grasses give up. Once the turf has settled in, the watering routine can ease well back from the intensive first few weeks.
Patchy, uneven old lawns. Instant turf replaces a tired lawn in a single day, and Wintergreen’s thick mat gives an even surface from the moment it is laid. Combined with proper levelling and an 80/20 underlay, it produces a smooth, manicured finish that seed or patch repairs rarely match.
Wintergreen Couch Costs
How Much Does Wintergreen Couch Turf Cost?
The cost of a Wintergreen couch lawn comes down to a handful of variables rather than one set figure. The size of the area, whether you need old grass removed and the ground levelled, how much underlay is required and where the turf has to travel all shape the final quote you receive.
| Price driver | How it affects your cost |
|---|---|
| Variety | Couch varieties sit between Kikuyu and soft leaf buffalo in price. |
| 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. |
Send us your measurements and site details, and we will put together a free, no-obligation quote for your Wintergreen lawn.
From Our Farm
Where Our Wintergreen Couch Is Grown and Cut
Our Wintergreen grows on the family farm at 104 Cornwallis Road, Cornwallis, right beside the Hawkesbury River and a short drive from Windsor and Richmond. We tend the paddocks year-round and harvest only to order, so nothing sits on pallets waiting for a buyer and every roll leaves the farm at its peak.
From Cornwallis we supply homeowners, landscapers, builders, schools and councils across Greater Sydney and the surrounding regions. Delivery runs six days a week, or you can book a pickup time and collect the rolls yourself, with our team helping to load them by hand or machinery when you arrive.
How We Supply Wintergreen From Paddock to Lawn
Every Wintergreen order follows the same careful path from our paddocks to your property. The steps below show how we confirm details, harvest fresh, transport the rolls and support you once they are down.
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.
Choosing Wintergreen for Sport, Style and Low Fuss
Beyond fixing problems, people pick this couch for a few very positive reasons.
A sports-field finish at home. Wintergreen can be mown low for that crisp, groomed look you see on televised matches. Regular mowing keeps it dense and tight, so it rewards owners who enjoy keeping their lawn neat and even.
Comfort without fragility. Despite its toughness, the fine blades feel soft on bare feet. It suits backyard cricket, picnics on a rug and lazy afternoons equally well, making it a true all-purpose family lawn.
Commercial and public spaces. Schools, parks and business frontages need grass that stays presentable under constant foot traffic. Wintergreen’s density and recovery make it a sensible pick for property managers and councils looking after busy grounds.
A cleaner frame for garden design. The even, fine texture creates crisp lines against paths, garden beds and paving, giving landscape designs a polished framework that coarser grasses struggle to provide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wintergreen Couch Turf
What is Wintergreen couch turf?
Wintergreen couch turf is a fine-bladed couch grass that forms a thick, even mat with a manicured appearance. It is the variety chosen for many stadiums and golf courses because it tolerates drought and recovers quickly from wear, yet it remains soft underfoot for everyday home use.
Will Wintergreen grow in the shade?
Wintergreen loves full sun and is not suited to heavily shaded areas. If part of your yard sits under dense trees or beside a tall building for most of the day, talk to our team about another variety from our range for that section.
How low can I mow a Wintergreen lawn?
It can be cut low for a sports-field finish, which is part of its appeal. Hold off on the first mow for two to three weeks after laying and start on a high setting, then lower the height gradually as the turf roots in and thickens.
How soon can I get Wintergreen couch turf?
Because we cut to order, most Wintergreen couch turf orders are ready within a day or two. Delivery runs six days a week, and for farm pickup we simply need to hear from you the day before you plan to collect.
How should I water new Wintergreen?
Lay the rolls on the day they arrive and water deeply once or twice a day for roughly the first three weeks. After that, its strong drought tolerance means you can gradually reduce watering as the roots establish in the soil below.
What soil preparation does Wintergreen need?
Remove the old lawn, level the area and spread an 80/20 turf underlay about 100 to 150 mm deep. A well-prepared base helps the thick couch mat sit evenly and gives roots an easy start. Our installation crews can handle the whole job if you prefer.
Is Wintergreen couch turf good for sports areas?
Yes. Its fast recovery from heavy use and ability to be mown low are why it appears on stadium fields and golf courses. Schools, clubs and councils use Wintergreen couch turf for playing surfaces, and the same traits suit backyard cricket pitches and play zones.
Where can I learn about laying and caring for Wintergreen?
You can read about turf installation across Sydney if you would like our crews to lay it for you, or see our turf care guide for ongoing maintenance tips once your new Wintergreen lawn is down and growing.
