Wintergreen

Wintergreen Turf Hervey Bay

Wintergreen Grass - What Is Wintergreen Couch?

Wintergreen grass is a robust variety of grass and is a hybrid of couch grass. The grass has a medium-green colour and a dense blade, making it popular for a variety of lawns.

Wintergreen grass can tolerate sunshine and requires less water than other couch grass hybrids.

The main characteristics of wintergreen grass are its soft feeling and rich medium-green shade.

The grass also has a dense root system, which means it can repair damage from general wear and tear quickly and easily.

Wintergreen is the most widely used turf variety due to its drought tolerance and beautiful emerald-green colour.

From backyards to sporting ovals, this grass provides a hardy, budget-friendly option for many projects. As you might guess from the name, Wintergreen also holds its colour well throughout the cooler months.

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Wintergreen Couch’s Top Characteristics

Wintergreen is a varietal of Couch grass, developed for superior performance on residential and commercial projects. This turf thrives on very low levels of water. When damaged or worn it springs back to life quickly, which adds to its versatility.

Why choose Wintergreen Grass:

Versatile & robust
Most drought tolerant variety
Hardy & recovers from damage quickly
Emerald-green colour
Holds colour during winter
Cost-effective pricing

An important note when considering Wintergreen is that this variety requires a minimum of 80% sunlight for best growth. If you’re searching for turf for a shaded area, consider our Palmetto variety instead.

Wintergreen Grass Care & Maintenance Tips

In order to ensure your wintergreen grass grows optimally, it is recommended to use a Bentonite Clay additive. This natural additive will provide long-term benefits for the grass which will cut down the amount of lawn maintenance you need to do.

Other lawn maintenance tips include…

Ensure your lawn is in the sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.

Although the grass is self-repairing when fully grown until the lawn has reached its full strength footfall and heavy traffic should be distributed evenly on the lawn, to avoid one area receiving too much damage.

Mow or cut the grass at regular intervals but never remove more than one-third of grass blades during mowing sessions.

Although wintergreen grass is drought-proof, if possible you should aim to water your lawn twice weekly.

You may also wish to fertilize your lawn every 3 months, but this is not always necessary if your soil is already nutrient-rich.

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Wintergreen Is Suitable For Domestic Use

Wintergreen grass is suitable for domestic environments as it is soft to touch, making it suitable for children to play on.

The grass is also low-maintenance and can withstand regular mowing, making it ideal for homeowners who don't have a lot of time or energy to dedicate to gardening and lawn maintenance.

Wintergreen Turf In A Commercial Environment

This type of grass is also suitable for commercial environments as it can handle heavy footfall due to its sturdy root system and self-repairing nature.

Wintergreen grass, for example, is a popular choice for many golf courses. It should be noted, however, that wintergreen grass thrives in the sun and will grow thinner in shady domestic or commercial gardens.

Where To Find Wintergreen Grass

Find the most suitable wintergreen turf for your project with help from our friendly team at Wide Bay Turf.

We grow a variety of grasses at our turf farm in Maryborough, including the popular Wintergreen lawn.

Choose our affordable delivery services throughout the Fraser Coast, including Bundaberg, Gladstone, Gympie and Hervey Bay.

We also offer ‘ex farm’ pick-up if you have a trailer, utility or truck.

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FAQs

Is Wintergreen couch good for dogs?

Wintergreen couch is a great choice for homeowners with a dog as the grass is soft to touch, and so will be gentle on animal paws. The grass is also resilient so can handle an animal frequently running or playing on it.

Will couch grass grow in winter?

As the name suggests, even in the winter months, wintergreen grass will retain its medium-green colour. Should sections of your lawn discolour or look frail in winter due to lack of sunlight, the dense root system of the grass will repair the blades in the spring and summer months.