A healthy lawn is the foundation of a great-looking Melbourne garden. Whether you have drought-tough Buffalo, fine-leaf Couch, or lush Kikuyu, each grass type needs slightly different care to thrive in Melbourne’s climate.
Melbourne’s Popular Grasses
- Sir Walter Buffalo — Most popular. Shade-tolerant, drought-resistant, soft underfoot. Mow at 35–50mm.
- Kikuyu — Fast-growing, tough, and self-repairing. Needs regular mowing. Invasive into garden beds.
- Couch (Santa Ana, Windsor Green) — Fine-leaf, full sun only. Goes dormant (brown) in winter.
- Tall Fescue — Cool-season grass that stays green through Melbourne’s winter. Needs more water in summer.
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