How to choose the best grass for your lawn
Arabic grass, also known as Kidero grass in Kenya, is a small leafed lawn grass preferred for its beauty. It has deep green leaves with a fine texture. Arabic grass is a creeper and grows sideways to cover all gaps forming a dense carpet grass.
Arabic Grass is a tropical climate grass that grows best under full sun. Plant in lawn sections with low traffic.
Arabic grass requires regular watering. Best time to water is in the morning, before the hot sun at noon, this ensures grass retains its moisture in the afternoon and somewhat dry at night.
Available in Sprigs form. Cost Per 50Kg Sack. Sh2,500.
One sack covers an area of 20 Square meters (5meters by 4meters). Buy Arabic Grass here
Bermuda grass is a thin-leafed grass with light blue-green leaves. Bermuda grass has a high tolerance to heat and drought. It can withstand high traffic as it recovers quickly from wear and tear.
Bermuda Grass is a warm climate grass that grows best under full sun.
Water regularly. The best time to water is in the morning, before the hot sun at noon, this ensures grass retains its moisture in the afternoon and is somewhat dry at night.
Available in Sprigs form and seeds.
Cost Per 50kg Sack of sprigs, Sh1600. One sack covers an area of 20 Square meters (5meters by 4meters). Buy Bermuda grass here
1Kg of Bermuda grass seeds, Sh6000. 1kg covers an area of 1/8acre. Buy Bermuda grass Seeds here
Buffalo grass, also called Pemba grass and St. Augustine grass, is a warm climate grass with wide, flat leaves. It forms a very thick sod hence keeps weeds away. In Kenya, this grass grows well in coastal areas and hot areas where there’s the availability of water. Buffalo grass/ Pemba Grass will do well in full sun as well as in under shade.
Water regularly. The best time to water is in the morning, before the hot sun at noon, this ensures grass retains its moisture in the afternoon and is somewhat dry at night.
It is available in 2 varieties, green pemba grass and variegated pemba grass.
Available in Sprigs form. Cost Per 50Kg Sack. Sh1600.
One sack covers an area of 20 Square meters (5meters by 4meters). Buy Buffalo grass here
Kikuyu grass is a broad-leafed grass variety that originates from East Africa. It is an evergreen grass, resistant to heat, cold and drought, and repairs quickly from wear and tear. It is perfect for Soccer pitches, rugby pitches, Camping sites, Cricket Pitches and golf courses, hockey pitches, School playgrounds, and Commercial Gardens.
Kikuyu grass is a low-maintenance grass that can be watered once a week after the roots have established and still look green and well maintained. Kikuyu grass grows very well even in low-temperature regions.
Available in sprigs form and Seeds.
Cost per 70Kg Sack of sprigs. Sh1600. One sack covers an area of 35square meters (7meters by 5meters). Buy Kikuyu Grass here
1Kg Of Kikuyu grass seeds Sh8000. 1Kg covers an area of 1/8acre (500square meters). Buy Kikuyu grass Seeds here
Paspalum Grass, also known as Seashore Paspalum grass, is a wide leafed lawn grass that grows well in dry and hot areas and regions with salty water like the Kenyan Coast. It is dark green in color and forms a beautiful lawn. In Kenya, it is grown in Ukambani, Nanyuki, Sagana and Coastal areas.
Water every 2 to 3 days.
Available in Sprigs form and Seeds.
Cost Per 50Kg sack. Sh1600. One sack covers an area of 20Square meters (5meters by 4meters). Buy Paspalum Grass here
1Kg of Paspalum grass seeds, Sh6000. Covers an area of 1/8acre (500square meters). Buy Paspalum Grass seeds here
Zimbabwe Grass is a broad leafed lawn grass with high shade tolerance. Zimbabwe grass grows well under shade. It has light green leaves and a creeper hence forms a dense carpet grass preventing growth of weeds. Zimbabwe grass is a low maintenance grass. Water every 2 to 3days.
Available in sprigs form. Cost Per 50Kg Sack. Sh1600.
Covers an area of 20 Square meters. (5meters by 4meters). Buy Zimbabwe grass here
TifSport Bermuda Grass is a fine leafed grass variety with high resistance to drought, cold, and pests. It repairs quickly from wear and tear. This grass forms a dense carpet that does not allow for weeds to penetrate. It does well under low nutrition and minimal management. This grass is best for Golf Greens, landscaping, lawns and sports pitches.
Best time to water is in the morning, before the hot sun at noon, this ensures grass retains its moisture in the afternoon and is somewhat dry at night.
Available in Sprigs form. Cost Per square meter. Sh200. Buy TifSport Bermudagrass here
