How to identify grass or lawn type?

[jimmyjimenez]

Hi guys, 

Just moved into new place first time lawn owner. Have some questions:

1. Could someone help identify what type of grass I have?

2. Also in the second photo attached,  is this a weed that is growing (thr longer stems with purple tips)? This is only found in the front lawn, the neighbours front lawn seems to have these growing as well none in my backyard lawn though.

3. What's the best thing I can do to try create a "fuller" look to my lawn as some areas looking bare? 

Appreciate any advice and help! 

Thanks in advance!

Jimmy

1. Backyard lawn

2. Front lawn weeds?

3. Backyard lawn

 

[JacobZ]

Hi @roelbaker,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

When it comes to weed-n-feed products, the main grass type you need to look out for is buffalo, as standard weed-n-feed products are incompatible with buffalo grass.

With this being said, you appear to have a mix of predominantly buffalo and couch, which means you would need to use a buffalo-specific weed-n-feed such as this Yates 2.4L BuffaloPro Weed 'N' Feed Hose On Weed Killer.

You might like to have a look at Common Lawn Types And How to Identify Them for some further information.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Jacob