Best grass for around the pool
Turning your poolside into a paradise starts with choosing the right turf. While you want to enhance the pool’s water-side appeal, you need a grass that can stand up to the challenges of salt or chlorine, possible shade and heavy foot traffic. And let’s be honest, you’d rather spend your weekends doing bombies than battling lawn care, right?
If your pool's a chlorine castle: Remember those high school science experiments with chlorine? Yup, in the big pool mix, it's diluted enough not to send your grass to the great lawn in the sky. But, here’s the but – if you’ve spilled some undiluted pool potion, quick! Dilute with a hose-down to save your green from a chlorine scene.
If your pool's salty like a sea dog: A bit of saltwater splash is all good – your lawn’s not going to throw a tantrum over it, especially if you pick a grass with a high salinity tolerance. But if you're letting out the pool's guts or if it’s been a splash-a-thon day, give your turf a quick shower to wash away any salt drama. Spilt salt? Just water it away, easy peasy.
Our top picks for best poolside grass…
Empire Zoysia Grass: The easy-breezy mate with a heart of gold, perfect for those luxury feels without the maintenance. Soft, salt-snubbing, and sun-loving, it’s your poolside’s plush carpet.
Luxurious deep green colour, soft underfoot
Thrives with 4-5 hours of sunlight daily
Highly drought resistant, less watering required
Slow recovery from wear but highly durable
Highly salt tolerant
Defender Couch Grass: The sun-worshipping, rough-and-tumble hero of the turf world. If your pool area’s the life of the party, this grass keeps the party rolling without a hitch.
Excellent for high foot traffic areas
Robust root system for superior durability
Fine leaf blade, lush when grown longer
Ideal for Queensland's hot, dry conditions
Requires full sun exposure (7 hours daily)
Grows rapidly so requires more mowing
Augusta Zoysia: If your pool build is premium, Augusta Zoysia is its premium grass companion. For refined tastes, offering a sophisticated, low-fuss elegance. Shade-friendly and undemanding, it’s the high-class touch your shady poolside nook craves.
Premium, luxury grass with deep, dark green colour
Only needs 2-3 hours of sunlight daily
Drought resistant with minimal watering needs
Slow recovery from wear but extremely low maintenance
Highly salt tolerant
So… choosing the right grass for your pool area? It’s like picking the perfect BBQ spot – crucial for the good times and the chill vibes. Empire Zoysia, Defender Couch, or Augusta Zoysia – they’re your dream team for a backyard that’s less of a chore and more of a retreat. So, slap on the sunscreen, fire up the barbie, and let the good times roll right up to your pool edge.
