Understanding Some Parts of Your Kikuyu Grass

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Understanding Some Parts of Your Kikuyu Grass
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• When choosing the new turf for your property,
  most property owners opt for the most robust turf
  available.
• They look for something that is low maintenance,
  and even in the absence of proper lawn care, it
  continues to perform flawlessly.
• In this segment, the most popular name is Kikuyu
  turf.
• Yes, it is known for its low maintenance
  requirements and ability to thrive in abnormal
  conditions.

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• WHAT IS KIKUYU GRASS?
• Kikuyu is mainly native to the East African
  Highlands.
• The name is derived from the Kikuyu tribe from
  Kenya.
• It was brought to Australia in the 1920s as a
  pastoral grass for livestock.
• Currently, it is the most popular choice for
  Australian lawns because of its wear tolerance.
• It is known for rapid lush green growth and
  drought tolerance.
• It can also spread quickly due to large prostate
  runners.

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• WHAT DOES KIKUYU GRASS LOOK LIKE?
• The Kikuyu grass is coarse and light green.
• The leaves are 4 to 5 mm wide and can grow as
  large as 25 to 40 mm.
• Often, it is mistaken for other grass, St
  Augustine grass as both have differentiating
  features.
• Leaves of both these turfs are folded in a bud.
• BENEFITS OF KIKUYU GRASS
• Vendors of turf supplies Sydney recommend this
  grass due to several benefits.
• It has a dense, bright green soft leaf.

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• This grass gives the lawn an elegant and uniform
  appearance.
• It performs at its best in well-drained and
  fertile soil.
• It can adapt well, but in the end, it prefers
  medium-textured soils.
• It is known for its extraordinary regenerative
  powers.
• Upon getting damaged, Kikuyu grass heals quickly
  and recovers even from severe frost situations.
• In the winter season, it will require frequent
  fertilizer application to maintain its green
  colour.
• It has a deep root system that helps thrive well
  in hot conditions.
• The disease susceptibility is very low, and you
  can prevent diseases from spreading using
  fertilizers on a timely basis and encouraging new
  root development.

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