We only supply the best of the best when it comes to turf varieties. Developed for their looks, performance, DNA certified and product Warranty.
CHOOSE DNA CERTIFIED SIR WALTER
Price $17.50 per roll
Over 20 rolls $16.50
Skippens only stock DNA Certified Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo is a go anywhere and grow anywhere turf that has outperformed other buffalos for the last 15 years. This is why it is Australia’s NO 1 Buffalo. It was bred in Australia for Australian conditions. DNA Certified Sir Walter Premium Turf requires less mowing than other turf varieties and it will keep its colour more than other buffalos through the winter. Gone are the days of walking through a patch of bindi as Sir Walter has a tight growth habit to hold out most weeds. It also repairs itself quickly so this lessens the chance of bare patches through your lawn. DNA Certified Sir Walter’s roots grow deep into the subsoil to where the moisture is and it can cool down the area around your home by up to 10 degrees in the summer. DNA Certified Sir Walter Buffalo grass which can survive complete light exclusion (underneath kid’s pools, etc) for months at a time; it is also green and fresh even in positions that never receive direct sun. Compared to other buffalo grass varieties, DNA Certified Sir Walter Premium Buffalo is: More shade tolerant, Soft-leaved, Rough and tough.
What is the size that the turf rolls come in?
The turf rolls are 1.7 metres in length and 59 cm wide. Each roll equals 1 m2
- Australia’s No.1 Buffalo Lawn
- Requires Little Mowing
- Requires Little Fertilising
- Disease & Fungus Resistant
- Great in Full Sun & Shade
- Weed & Insect Resistant
- Low- Water Requirements
- Environmentally Friendly
- Wear Resistant
- Self Repairing
- Salt Tolerant
- Soft To Touch
- Low Allergy
CHOOSE SIR GRANGE – Zoysia
Price $29.50 per roll
Over 20 rolls $28.50
The new player in the Aussie Turf Market
Makes a fantastic home lawn. Its adaptability to a variety of climates, and its beautiful dark green leaf have seen it become the #1 selling Zoysia grass in the USA. Can be mowed at a wide range of heights
What is the size that the turf rolls come in?
The turf rolls are 1.7 metres in length and 59 cm wide. Each roll equals 1 m2
WHY CHOOSE SIR GRANGE?
- Hand selected from over 10,000 different cultivars
- Underwent strict R&D process from the world’s most successful turf grass breeders
- Dark green in colour
- Fine leaf blade
- Minimal damage when scalped
- Salinity Tolerance excellent
- Requires 75% less nitrogen then other common turf varieties
- Requires up to 50% less mowing than other common turf varieties
- Weed & Insect Resistant
- High shade tolerance (needs only 3 hours of direct sunlight/day)
- Can handle full sun
- High wear tolerance
- Can be mowed at a wide range of heights
- Self Repairing
- High drought tolerance
- Survives through sub-freezing temperatures
- Successfully grown and sold in over 10 different countries
- Comes with a 10-year product warranty
CHOOSE TIFTUF – Bermuda
Price $19.25 per roll
Over 20 rolls $18.25
TIFUF Bermuda has been scientifically developed to produce a great looking all round lawn with superior qualities whilst requiring minimal inputs. TIFTUF Bermuda has a very fine leaf blade with dense growth, making it ideal for a wide variety of applications. Its density enables it to handle high wear situations like backyards and sports fields whilst its fine blade ensures shade tolerance and a very soft leaf to walk on. Superior qualities in drought tolerance. 30-50mm of grown
What is the size that the turf rolls come in?
The turf rolls are 1.7 metres in length and 59 cm wide. Each roll equals 1 m2
WHY CHOOSE TIFTUF BERMUDA?
- Drought Resistance – Very High
- Shade Tolerance – Up to 50%
- Wear Tolerance – Very High
- Maintenance – Very Low
- Salinity Tolerance –High
- Hand selected from over 30,000 different cultivars
- Has had almost 25 years of research conducted on it by leading turf grass scientists
- Successfully passed strict international research & development breeding process
- Fine leaf blade and dark green in colour
- Superior drought tolerance requiring on average 38% less water than other varieties
- Fantastic winter colour and spring green-up qualities
- Weed & insect resistant
- High shade tolerance (needs only 4 hours of direct sunlight/day)
- Suitable for full sun areas
- Self-repairing
- Comes with a 10-Year Product Warranty
CHOOSE Nullarbor Couch
Price $11.90 per roll
Over 20 rolls $10.90
Like many couch grasses, Nullarbor Couch needs full sun positioning to thrive. Nullarbor Couch can be mowed quite low – but you’ll need to ensure you’re giving it adequate water. Nullarbor Couch will tolerate mowing heights as low as 15mm
What is the size that the turf rolls come in?
The turf rolls are 1.7 metres in length and 59 cm wide. Each roll equals 1 m2.
- It has a fine leaf blade & its dark green in colour
- It provides a good dense cover
- It has low dormancy which means it has an early start to growth after winter
- It recovers quickly from wear and tear and other stresses
- It has a good resistance to herbicides for weed control
- Excellence wear tolerance It has a strong horizontal growth habit which means it can tolerate low mowing.
- Nullarbor Couch needs full sun positioning to thrive
- Nullarbor Couch can take quite a pounding from foot traffic, children’s games
CHOOSE Eureka Kikuyu
Price $12.00per roll
Over 20 rolls $11.00
If the budget is a bit tight, then this lawn is an economical all-rounder. It is a proven performer in most Australian climates as long as it is in a full sun position. Kikuyu lawn is a good choice for larger areas and erosion control because of the quick spread of its runners its vigorous growth habit this allows it to repair very quickly if damaged Kikuyu is fast recovering from just about anything you can throw at it and its able to establish a strong deep root base to help it stand up to the hottest summer days. Your purchase will also be covered by our nationwide warranty. Eureka Kikuyu will tolerate up to 10% shade coverage, but does best with absolute full sun. Another of the reasons that Eureka Kikuyu has become such an established fixture in the Australian landscape is its low water requirements – it gets 5 out of 5 stars for water usage! If you have poorly contained garden beds, Eureka will quickly overtake any area it has free access to. best in a closed environments. Give it a little more length than other varieties 30-50mm if grown in part shade.
What is the size that the turf rolls come in?
The turf rolls are 1.7 metres in length and 59 cm wide. Each roll equals 1 m2.
- Medium-course bright green leaves
- Reasonable cold weather tolerance
- Maintains even colour year round in warmer climates
- Good wear & tear tolerance. Rapid recovery.
- The turf rolls, are 1.7 metres in length and 59 cm wide. Each roll equals 1 m2.
You have just laid your fresh new lawn
You have just laid your fresh new lawn, now its time to look after it! The most crucial aspect in the first month is to water your lawn well so it can establish and remain healthy. Depending on the time of year, you should be watering deeply every day for the first 3 weeks in hotter weather. Don’t be alarmed if the corners and edges of the turf pieces begin to yellow slightly, this is pretty common with new lawns.
Try to keep traffic of your new lawn as much as possible until it has rooted in. After about 4 weeks (depending on the time of year) your lawn will be ready for its first mow. Before doing this, ensure you cannot lift any of the slabs up to ensure they have rooted into the soil.
When you are mowing for the first time, mow on a slightly higher setting then normal then slowly bring it down to your preferred height over the next 2 or 3 mows. Continue watering a couple of times per week over this establishment period to ensure the turf doesn’t dry out.
After about 6 weeks your lawn will be due for A fertilise to really finish the establishment period off. This should be done with a good fertiliser and watered in well after application.
Now, its time to get out there and enjoy your lawn! Remember to fertilise every 8-10 weeks and water well.
Mowing your lawn
You have to make sure that you do not mow your lawn too low as this can really damage and put stress on your lawn which leads to the appearance of weeds, which is not a good look. Below are some mowing guidelines you should follow. You should use the higher height in winter and the lower height in summer:
- All types of Buffalo’s………………………3-5cm
- All types of couches………………………1.5-3cm
- Kikuyu………………………………………3-5cm
If you have your lawn at a high height be sure not to go in and mow it on a low setting straight away. You have to get it down to the desired height gradually by lower the blades slowly over a period of time.
ColourGuard, may be used all year round to add cosmetic appeal to various turf areas and lawns. The formulation consists of natural ingredients that will not harm the health or growth of the turf. ColourGuard delivers micron sized organic pigment solids into the tiny pores of the leaf issues via water delivery spray applications. This ready-to-use bottle will cover 150m2.
Lawn Rescue, is an effective starter fertiliser for promoting development of root systems and early turf growth. It is specifically developed to stimulate, support, and protect new root growth in turf, while optimising water availability to the plant. Also the perfect solution for tired, slow growing lawns. Lawn Rescue features both nutrient and re-hydration properties. Available in: 2 litre pack, will treat 150 square metres
Sir Walter Fertiliser , While it was developed for use on Sir Walter DNA Certified Soft Leaf Bufallo lawns it will work equally well on other lawn varieties, such as Couch, Buffalo, Kikuyu, Zoysia, Bluegrass and Ryegrass, delivering all the nutrients the turf needs to recover and grow. Available in:10kg and 4kg buckets.
Lawn Launcher, this product is not to be used directly on your lawn.
This product is a starter fertiliser that conditions the soil. It is ideal for preparing a new lawn area. If you are looking for a fertiliser to put directly on your lawn please look at Sir Walter Fertiliser . Available in:10kg and 4kg buckets
Golf Course Green Lawn Fertiliser is an organic based quality lawn fertiliser that is used and recommended by professionals.It promotes healthy growth without extra mowing and can be used on all lawn varieties.
