Windsor Green Couch (Available in January)

Windsor Green grass is a couch with a beautiful fine leaf and a deep root system. It was bred for sports to have quick leaf recovery. It has the same parent plant as Winter Green, so will easily blend with an existing Winter Green lawn. Windsor Green grass thrives in the summer heat here in WA and is very hardy for foot traffic, sports and ideal for pets. It is a popular choice of lawn because of its durability and performance, without the need for lots of water. It is very dormant during Winter.

Windsor Green grass looks spectacular when maintained correctly. The main benefit above other varieties is its’ performance with minimal water, fertiliser and maintenance.

The best time to install Windsor Green grass is when the ground temperature is warm which assists the turf to establish a root system quickly. So here in Perth, WA during Spring, Summer or Autumn is best, although it will establish over Winter if you want to make use of the free rainfall, if you don’t mind waiting a little longer for the turf to establish.

During the hotter months Windsor Green grass would establish in three weeks, and would be ready for its’ first light mow. If planted in Winter, it would take approx. 8 weeks to establish. It is entirely weather dependant, so the cooler the ground temperature, the longer the turf will take to establish. Having good soil that retains water is key to the performance of any lawn, which you can do by incorporating compost, manures, clay, blood and bone, and soil wetters. A good reticulation system where the water sprays cross each other so no areas miss out on water is also very important!

To establish Windsor Green couch grass, it is recommended to apply 10ml three times per day (preferably 6am, 10am and 2pm). It is not recommended to water the turf once there is no evaporation, so the last water should be done at the hottest time of the day. In WA, it is also recommended to use Soil Wetters as part of your watering regime to assist with water absorbtion and retention. In Winter, if there is frost, it is recommended to water the turf in the morning to prevent leaf burn, but here in WA frost is minimal and there is generally sufficient rainfall to keep the plant happy during its’ dormancy.