Australian born and bred – Built for everything from extreme heat to frosty winters.

Tough and adaptable – Handles low sun, drought, and wear with ease, laying the ground for epic games of backyard footy.

Exceptional shade tolerance – Can survive on just 3 hours of direct sunlight per day (although 4+ hours will yield better results), making it perfect for shaded areas.

Natural cooling properties – Its broad, dense leaves shade the ground while the grass also releases moisture that naturally cools and freshens the surrounding air, creating lower surrounding temperatures and a more comfortable yard.

Low maintenance – Self-repairs and stays neat without too much effort. Natural resistance to weeds and common lawn pests limits needs for chemical treatments. Very good drought tolerance.

Kid and pet-friendly – Soft underfoot and safe for family play.

Hypoallergenic – Unlike cool-season grasses that propagate via seed heads, Sir Walter spreads creeping stems (stolons). With low pollen and soft blades, it’s the low-itch, low-allergen lawn loved by allergy sufferers or people prone to skin irritation.

Eco smart – Naturally weed-resistant, drought-tolerant, and robust, Sir Walter uses less water, fertiliser and chemicals than other turf types.

Non-invasive – Generally stays where it’s laid with minimal creeping into garden beds. Easy to edge if need be.

Heritage guaranteed – Sir Walter DNA-Certified Buffalo from Lawn Solutions Australia gives peace of mind that your buffalo instant turf is genetically pure for the best results.

Sir Walter Buffalo is known for its quick establishment, typically taking just 2–3 weeks under warm growing conditions. This variety develops a deep root system early on, helping it settle in faster than many other turf types.

Before you first mow or allow regular foot traffic on your new lawn, do a quick check to confirm the roots have taken hold. Gently tug at a corner of the turf — if there’s firm resistance, your lawn is well established. If it lifts away easily, give it a few more days to fully root down.

The best time to lay Sir Walter in Victoria is during the warmer months, from spring through to early autumn. These seasons offer ideal temperatures and sunlight, promoting quicker establishment and stronger growth.

While you can lay the turf in cooler months, keep in mind that growth will be slower, and you’ll need to be more mindful of watering and keeping people and pets off the grass as much as is practical. For autumn installs, it’s crucial to lay the turf early enough to give it time to establish before the cooler weather sets in.

Relative to other fast-growing warm-season grasses like Bermuda TifTuf, yes, Sir Walter is lower maintenance when it comes to mowing. It has a naturally compact growth habit, meaning it grows more across the surface (laterally) than vertically, so you won’t find yourself constantly dragging the mower out.

During the cooler months, less regular mowing is required – as little as once a month. In peak growing season, once a every 1-2 weeks is often enough to keep it looking neat. Just make sure not to cut it too short. Keeping it around 30–50mm helps it stay lush, healthy and more resistant to weeds and wear.

Because Sir Walter grows more by lateral growth than vertical height, it maintains that manicured look longer between cuts — perfect for anyone after a “set-and-forget” turf.

With its upright root structure and restrained spread via stolons, Sir Walter is considered to be non-invasive, meaning it won’t aggressively take over your garden beds. Occasionally trimming your lawn boundary with a whipper snipper is usually enough to keep any unwanted growth in check.