When choosing your instant lawn, you will definitely come across a large variety of grasses. It is estimated that there are over 10 000 species of grass, that can be found around the world. Not all of these species will be well suited for your climate and garden, as each one likes different environments.
Environment is one of the many external factors that influence your lawn’s growth, this makes maintaining your lawn a complex exercise. For example, not all grasses stay green all year long – no matter how hard you try. This does not mean that you are a bad gardener, it is just characteristic of your chosen grass species.
One question you will surely be faced with when choosing grass is whether to go with seasonal or evergreen grass. Some grasses are evergreen, but a lot of the varieties out there are seasonal. This means that they go dormant during the winter. Resulting in slower lawn growth and a brown leaf colour. This is no reason to worry, when the warm seasons roll back around your green grass will return.
What Is An Evergreen Grass?
When we refer to evergreen plants, we mean that the leaves stay a healthy shade of green throughout the year. The reason for this, is that these varieties have characteristics that well equip them to survive the harsh winters.
Why Choose Kikuyu Grass?
It is a beautiful lawn grass that looks amazing all year long. Kikuyu is well-known for its ability to stay green, even through winter. It is a species that can take some neglect and still return to its prime with a little TLC. Which is why we highly recommend it for an evergreen lawn.
The grass variety is extremely lush, hardy and drought resistant. If you do happen to fall a little bit behind on maintenance, the grass is more than capable of bouncing back.
Benefits Of Kikuyu Grass
- Versatility
Kikuyu grass grows wonderfully in a variety of different soil types and environments. It is extremely versatile, due to its resistant and robust nature. - Long-length & High-density
One of the more competitive grasses, Kikuyu grass covers ground exceptionally well. It has the ability to grow long and dense very quickly. - Resistance
You can never go wrong with an extremely resistant grass. In all senses of the word, Kikuyu grass is fairly drought, disease and cold resistant. - Rate Of Repair
If, for some reason, your lawn takes some damage, it is nothing to worry about. Kikuyu has the ability to repair and regenerate quickly. - Stunning Green Colour
Kikuyu offers that beautiful green colour you’re after for your lawn. It has a much-loved “grass green” colour throughout the year and will always impress, whether in your garden or on the sports field.
Taking Care Of Evergreen Grass In Winter
Even though Kikuyu does not go dormant during the winter months, it is important to remember that all grass varieties need proper care and maintenance over this time. This will set them up nicely for their warm-season growth spurt and give them the best chance of survival.
Mowing your grass short just before winter will ensure that it is less susceptible to disease. Particularly fungal diseases and other frost damage. This is best done in intervals. We recommend slowly lowering your mower height as you approach winter, to get it short over 2-3 cuts.
It is especially important to monitor weed growth during winter. Your grass will not be competitive when it is cold out, as Kikuyu thrives in heat and full sun. Weeds can be more aggressive and hardy during the cold months, this is why it is important to monitor weed growth to ensure that they are not taking over.
At Oribi Instant Lawns, we offer top-quality lawn varieties that are perfectly suited for South African lawns. Proudly offering Kikuyu for all types of applications, including commercial and residential lawns. If you have any questions, regarding any of our products, or seasonal and evergreen lawn options, please do not hesitate to contact us.