A Lawn That Feels as Good as It Looks
A-grade Palmetto Buffalo turf – soft, tough, and built for busy family backyards. Grown locally, cut fresh and delivered direct to your door.
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is palmetto buffalo turf right for your yard?
Palmetto Buffalo is the easygoing all-rounder and the softest leaf buffalo on the Australian market. If comfort underfoot is high on your list, this one’s hard to beat. It’s shade tolerant, handles full sun just fine, and adapts well to backyards that aren’t perfectly positioned for sunshine all day.
It grows into a dense, durable lawn that stands up to kids, pets, and everyday backyard traffic while keeping consistent colour through the seasons. You get a lawn that feels great to walk on, performs reliably, and doesn’t demand constant babysitting. If you want soft, practical, and proven in Australian conditions, Palmetto’s a safe bet.
Soft and comfortable for kids, pets and everyday family use
Performs well in sun and partial shade
A great value buffalo without sacrificing performance
Medium maintenance with steady, predictable growth
Maintains good colour year-round
A reliable choice for homeowners wanting a practical, easy-care lawn
Want to view our varieties before committing? Call to book a site visit on our Boyland farm: 0417 852 444
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Still not sure if palmetto Buffalo is right for your yard?
Perfect For:
Homes with a mix of shade and sun throughout the yard
Families who want a lush lawn with less upkeep
Gardeners looking for low-allergen, eco-conscious grass that handles dry spells
Keep in Mind:
If your backyard gets a lot of heavy traffic, a quick tidy-up mow may be needed before weekend footy or cricket sessions. But overall, Palmetto Buffalo Grass is one of the easiest soft-leaf buffalo varieties to manage.
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At The Turf Shed, we grow bloody good turf and back it up with service you’ll happily pick up the phone for. No on-sellers. No middlemen. Just real people who know grass and won’t steer you wrong.
Our turf is grown on our own farm, cut fresh to order, and delivered direct to your door across Brisbane, Ipswich and the Gold Coast. That means fresher turf, consistent quality, and no pallets sitting around waiting to be sold.
We keep the process simple. We’ll help you confirm the right grass for your yard, share practical prep advice, and make sure you know exactly what happens next. No chasing. No confusion.
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Caring for Your palmetto Buffalo: Keeping It Top Notch
Water deeply a few times a week in the hotter months to encourage deep root growth and drought resilience.
Raise your mowing height slightly if your yard is shaded — more leaf helps with photosynthesis.
Use a balanced fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn to keep that signature rich green look.
👉 For detailed seasonal advice, download our yearly lawn care guide.
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palmetto buffalo FAQs
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Palmetto Buffalo Grass is one of the most shade-tolerant buffalo grass varieties available. It performs exceptionally well with just 2 to 3 hours of direct sunlight per day, making it ideal for yards with partial shade, tree coverage, or homes surrounded by buildings. Unlike many other turf types, Palmetto keeps its vibrant green colour and healthy growth, even in areas that don’t get full sun.
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One of the biggest perks of choosing Palmetto Buffalo is that it’s a slow-growing buffalo turf, which means less time mowing and more time enjoying your lawn. During the warmer months, mowing every 7 to 10 days is usually enough to keep it neat. When temperatures drop, you can push it out to every 3 to 6 weeks, depending on growth. Aim for a mowing height of 30–50mm in sunny spots and 50–70mm in shaded areas for the healthiest results.
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Palmetto Buffalo is known for its excellent drought tolerance. In hot or dry conditions, watering it 2 to 3 times per week is usually sufficient. During cooler seasons, scale back to once a week, or simply when the grass starts to show signs of dryness like curling leaves. A deep soak is better than frequent light watering, as it encourages deep root growth and long-term lawn health.
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To keep your Palmetto Buffalo lawn lush, dense, and vibrant, we recommend applying a slow-release fertiliser twice a year—once in early Spring and again in early Autumn. This gives the grass the nutrients it needs during the main growth periods, helping to improve its colour, growth rate, and resilience against wear, weeds, and weather.
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Absolutely. We always encourage customers to see our Palmetto Buffalo turf up close to ensure it’s the right fit for their yard. You can visit our farm by appointment to feel the texture, see the colour, and compare it with other varieties in person. Just give us a call at 1800 883 937 to book a time.
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Like all soft leaf buffalo grasses, Palmetto can produce thatch over time, but it generally forms less thatch than Sir Walter Buffalo. With occasional maintenance—like a lawn renovation in Spring or dethatching every couple of years—your Palmetto lawn will stay level, breathable, and looking great year-round.
check out our lawn care tips
Got a bit of a backyard bust-up with Couch grass muscling in on your Buffalo turf? No worries. Our guide's packed with top-shelf tips for showing the Couch the door — whether you're dabbing on the war paint for spot strikes or going all in for a grand green makeover.