"John Doh" wrote in message
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Hi all, am just wondering what the shademaster and Sir Walter buffalo
grassess are like in areas that have shade, like under trees.At the moment
I
have kikuyu and it is not doing well at all, very sparse and ratty.I am
going to take the kikuyu out by hand (mattock and shovel) as I can't use a
bobcat because of trees and roots in the area, and am going to use a good
quality underlay organic dirt.By the way I am in the western suburbs of
Sydney.



A few of the residents around work have asked me about how to get their
grass growing well under in the shade. All of them had Sir Walter and none
were doing well in the shade.
I didn't really know, as I always knew it as being shade loving.

We got a catalogue at work who is trying to supply us with Native grasses
and wetland plants, but it also mentions this Palmetto buffalo that Adam
mentioned.
Sounds like a pretty good grass. as no grass survives in extreme shade.

It stays green all winter, and much greener than others if frosts hit. IT
seems frost doesn't hurt it.
Goes well in sun, and thrives in shade, but notes it needs at least 2-3hrs
of direct sunlight per day.
It's a cold hardy buffalo, and frost tolerant.
Massive root system once established so drought tolernat.
Recovers well from any damage by putting out runners.
High wearing.

Damn, after typing all that there is a website:

www.aulawn.com

This is not the site of the catalogue, but mentioned with the Buffalo grass.
I don't know what the site is like, I haven't seen it, but may be worth a
look, I will check it out when I have time.


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