General Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find a list of questions that we are frequently asked. These questions are categorized by turf variety and are accompanied by a response listed lower on the page. If you don't find the question / answer you are looking for, or if you need more detailed information, please drop us an e-mail by visiting the contact us page.
If your questions relate specifically to Palmetto Turf, rather than turf in general, please view the Palmetto St. Augustine FAQs page.
- Which turf variety should I use?
- Where can I buy your turf variety?
- What's the price of your turf variety?
- Can I buy your turf varieties in seeded form?
- Are your turf varieties sold in Viro-cell lawn?
- Exactly what is a Viro-Cell lawn?
- Where can I find maintenance information for Ozbreed's turf variety?
- How do I water my shaded lawn?
- Will Ozbreed varieties work in my city / state?
- Should I seed or turf my yard?
- How does Ozbreed control the quality of their turf variety ?
Q: Which turf variety should I use?
A: Selection of the suitable turf variety for your situation is a somewhat subjective process. First, you must consider varieties that perform best in your local climate and soil type...there's no sense trying to make a turf variety work in an environment that it wasn't designed for. Secondly, you should look for varieties that combine the overall qualities that are most important to you: aesthetics, maintenance requirements, environmental aspects, etc.
Q: Where can I buy your turf variety?
A: Ozbreed does not sell our turf varieties directly. Instead, our varieties are sold by licensed growers producers throughout Australia and overseas. Additionally, our varieties are available in many local retail outlets, nurseries, and garden centres in both turf and Viro-cell lawn. To find a list of licensed growers in your area, please visit our where to buy page.
Q: What's the price of your turf variety?
A: The sales price of our turf is set by our licensed growers and the retailers that sell the varieties. As such, please visit our where to buy page and identify a sales outlet in your area that can supply you with this information.
Q: Can I buy your turf varieties in seeded form?
A: Since all of our current turf varieties are vegetatively reproduced, they are not sold in the form of seed There are other turf varieties that are sold as seed, but to date, no warm season buffalo has shown adequate performance.
Q: Are your turf varieties sold in Viro-cell lawn?
A: Yes. You can purchase all of our turf varieties in Viro-Cell Lawn. For more information on Viro-Cell Lawn or to find a Viro-Cell Lawn stockist selling in your area, please visit www.ozbreed.com.au.
Q: Exactly what is a Viro-Cell Lawn and how do I use it?
A: Viro-Cell Lawn are plastic trays that hold 108 seedlings 25mm x 25mm x 62mm pre rooted turf seedlings. These seedlings, or Viro-Cells, are primarily installed into lawns for repair and renovation work but can also be used to start a new lawn. Viro-Cell Lawn has many benefits and may be just what you need to accomplish your goals. For more information on Viro-cell lawn or to find a Viro-Cell Lawn stockist selling in your area, please visit www.ozbreed.com.au.
Q: Where can I find maintenance information for Ozbreed' varieties?
A: The latest information concerning mowing, watering, fertilisation, and pest and disease control can be found on our maintenance page. This information is tailored to each specific Ozbreed' turf variety.
Q: How do I water my shaded lawn?
A: Once turf is established, shaded areas continue to require less water than full sun areas. Again, a fungicide may be needed during hot rainy periods when the grass blades remain moist for prolonged periods to reduce grey leaf spot and brown patch. For an established shaded lawn, a good rule of thumb for watering is to allow the grass to wilt slightly, apply up to, but no more than 2.5cm of water; only water again when there is more wilt. There are occasions when spot watering will be necessary.
Q: Will Ozbreed varieties work in my city/state?
A: Ozbreed turf varieties are "warm season" grasses. As such, they will generally thrive in all regions of Australia.
Q: Should I seed or turf my yard?
A: There is a common misconception that seeding is the best way to establish a lawn because it is much less expensive than turfing. In reality, turfing the area turns out to be less expensive over time once costs such as increased maintenance inputs and repair are accounted for. Add to that the instantaneous and finished look you achieve with turf and its clear to see that turfing the area is preferable in most instances. Here are other points to consider when deciding whether to seed or turf:
- A professional turf lawn needs no special care because it is a healthy mature lawn when installed, whereas a sprigged or seeded lawn requires years of nurturing to reach maturity. Turf is grown under expert supervision from either top quality seed blends or certified hybrid sprigs. After it has been installed, just water, mow and fertilize your turf lawn as needed and it will remain a healthy, green carpet of grass, requiring very little maintenance.
- Turf can be installed practically anywhere, even where seeding is impossible or too costly. Turf is often used to stop soil erosion and water pollution on slopes where rain would wash away both seed and soil.
- Turf establishes itself quickly. In a couple of weeks, it is ready for full use. It creates the perfect surface for lawn games and family outdoor living. With today's various blends of hardy grasses, turf is chosen for parks, golf courses, athletic fields, as well as residential homes and business parks.
Turf has revolutionized the lawn business! Now you can install a turf lawn anytime during the year when the ground can be tilled. There is no need to wait for the "right" season to establish your lawn.
- Turf is the only way to go from bare soil to lush, green lawn in just hours. Yet, it is relatively inexpensive to use. In the few hours it takes to install your turf lawn, your property value increases significantly and even more in aesthetic value.
- With today's ecological concerns, many more people are considering turf for its environmental benefits. Turf cools and cleans the atmosphere by reflecting the sun's heat and absorbing noises, carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants. It releases valuable oxygen and moisture into the air we breathe. As it grows, turf silently contributes to a healthier environment.
- Today we expect convenience, efficiency and quality in our products. Buildings are going up almost overnight and attractive landscaping is installed in hours. Why wait one or two years for a new lawn to struggle to maturity when you can have a beautiful turf lawn complimenting your buildings right now. That high quality turf lawn can be conveniently installed in hours, at a surprisingly low cost.
Q: How does Ozbreed control the quality of their turf varieties?
A: Ozbreed has developed a quality control program designed to ensure that only high quality, genetically pure, competitively priced Ozbreed turf varieties are grown. Highlights of this program include a rigorous licensing process that identifies only quality and service-oriented growers, multiple suppliers to most geographic regions ensuring adequate supply at competitive prices, genetically pure planting stock material (identifiable by DNA banding and physical characteristics) that originates from approved sources, quality control stamped invoices, and on-site inspection of licensed growers farms by Ozbreed. This program, along with our participation in several regional certification agency programs, should give consumers an added sense of assurance that the turf variety they are purchasing from a licensed Sod Solution grower is of the highest quality