It is believed that the Buffalo turf is the most popular grass in Australia and with good reason. It’s a grass which has been developed to suit Australian conditions and, because of this, it’s one of the very few varieties of grass that can withstand the extremes this country’s climate can dish out.

What do they differ from the grass was used to breed it? What is the difference from the Sir Walter buffalo and the common buffalo that Australians have used to have within their yards for a long time?

Industry experts Buffalo Turf Australia say that although Sir Walter DNA certified turf  differs from normal buffalo in many ways but there are three things that stand out above other buffalo.

No more itching

Standard buffalo is known as being rough as well as itchy. This is because of the shape of the leaf . buffalo has tiny sharp edges and blades that resemble teeth. This can cause irritation for any skin that comes in the contact of it and especially those of children.

Sir Walter was bred as soft leaf buffaloes which means that the edge edges were smoothed through this breeding procedure. If you have Sir Walter you are able to ride around to the max!

Stronger resistance to wear and tear

Sir Walter buffalo has also been bred be more resistant to traffic. It’s one of the fastest growing buffalo species that is available, and can repair itself in a relatively short amount of time. If your turf is expected to see a significant amount of traffic, you cannot surpass Sir Walter.

Better in extremes

In the end, Sir Walter has been created as grass that can withstand all the extremes that come with the Australian climate. Although standard buffalo is extremely tough and durable but it is still susceptible to a struggle in the face of extreme temperatures, frosts or dry conditions. Sir Walter is, on contrary is extremely drought-resistant and can be kept green throughout the year.