hi
I’m looking to change to Sir Walter buffalo grass on this. please help.
Hi @chirag5100,
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.
If you are looking to switch to Sir Walter, the main thing to know is that it is not something you can grow from seed. It is a proprietary grass type that is only available as instant turf, so you will need to remove what you currently have and lay new turf.
First, you will need to remove the existing grass completely. This can be done by either digging it out using a shovel, using a turf cutter, or by hiring something like a bobcat or a kanga to perform what is called a site cut. You want to get back to a clean soil base.
Next, you'll want to prepare the area. This means loosening the soil by aerating, levelling it out, and adding a good quality underlay such as https://www.bunnings.com.au/scotts-lawn-builder-25l-organic-lawn-soil-topdress-underlay_p3010199?srsltid=AfmBOordwekcjb3cojdoMuEcwpZTt22Pe_5UKuDtCoGLxdsOc7wOz2kE so the new turf has something healthy to establish into. Getting this step right makes a big difference to how well the new lawn takes.
Once the area is prepped, you can lay the Sir Walter turf, ensuring you lay the slabs in an alternating brick pattern as laying the seams in consistent lines can make them more noticable when the lawn is establishing.
After laying, give it a good water straight away and keep it consistently moist by watering a minimum of twice daily for the first few weeks while it establishes. Sir Walter is a hardy, low maintenance lawn once established, but it still needs proper watering early on to get the roots down.
Check out https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/garden/lawn/how-to-lay-turf?srsltid=AfmBOopuBczsKwrrmE6BP4zwv7V4OO-H1hWD0ktRWJG4aElBW5zencT_ for some in depth guidance.
Let me know if you have any further questions.
Jacob
