What Is Kikuyu Lawn & Kikuyu Grass Advantages Kikuyu grass is a fast-growing, warm-season lawn grass widely used across South Africa, particularly in sunny regions like Cape Town. It is easily recognised by its bright green colour, coarse texture, and vigorous growth habit, spreading rapidly through runners to form a dense lawn. One of Kikuyu’s [...]

Buffalo Lawn Explained Buffalo grass is a popular lawn grass known for its broad, soft leaves and excellent shade tolerance, making it a preferred option for gardens that don’t receive full sun throughout the day. It forms a thick, carpet-like lawn that feels comfortable underfoot, which is why it’s often chosen for residential spaces. Unlike [...]

LM Berea Grass Explained LM Berea grass is a fine-textured, evergreen lawn grass known for its neat appearance, slow growth, and excellent shade tolerance. It is one of the most versatile lawn options in South Africa, performing well in both sunny and shaded areas. This grass type forms a dense, uniform lawn with a softer, [...]

Pre Installation Roll On Lawn Preparation Work Good preparation is what separates a lawn that takes well from one that struggles in the first few months. Start by removing all existing weeds, grass, stones and debris from the area. We do this for you! Weeds left in the soil will push through your new lawn, [...]

Kikuyu vs Buffalo Grass Explained These two varieties get compared a lot, and they do overlap in some ways. Both cope reasonably well with South African conditions, but they suit different types of gardens. Kikuyu lawn grows fast, spreads aggressively and handles heavy foot traffic without much trouble. It is the better option for gardens [...]

Kikuyu vs LM grass The honest answer depends on your garden. If you have a sunny, open space that gets a lot of use, kikuyu lawn is probably the better choice. Kikuyu Grass grows fast, spreads quickly and bounces back from wear in a way that LM grass simply cannot match. It does grow faster [...]