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INSTANT TURF - NULLARBOR SANTA ANA COUCH

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Nullarbor Couch is a premium warm season turf prized for its drought tolerance, durability and consistent performance in Australia's tough climate. Also known as Santa Ana Couch, it features fine leaf texture, vibrant green colour and dense growth, delivering a lawn that looks as good as it performs.

Built for full sun, Nullarbor Couch thrives with 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight daily and needs less water once established, making it ideal for a lush lawn without the high water bills.

Complimentary Starter (Launcher) Fertiliser is provided with all turf orders

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Nullarbor Couch FAQs

Here are some common questions about our Nullarbor Couch.

Nullarbor Couch, also known as Santa Ana Couch, is a warm season couch grass built for dry, tough conditions. It thrives on sun and heat, and it's been bred specifically for the Aussie backyard, doing best with 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight a day. Over the past 40+ years, it's been extensively researched, trialled and tested across school grounds, sporting fields and home lawns throughout Australia, with impressive results.

New lawns need more frequent watering while they're establishing. If you've just installed Nullarbor Couch, keep a close eye on it to make sure it doesn't dry out and shrink before the roots have had a chance to take hold.
Once the lawn is established, switch to deeper, less frequent watering. This trains the roots to grow further down, improving drought tolerance and helping the grass take up nutrients more effectively.
With regular fertilising, Nullarbor Couch rewards you with vigorous growth. As a general guide, aim to fertilise it 2 to 3 times a year, though you may need to apply more often depending on your soil type, how much foot traffic the lawn gets, and how well you want it to perform.

For most of the year, Nullarbor Couch shows off an impressive mid-green colour that suits residential properties beautifully. As a warm season grass, though, it does go dormant over winter, and this is when you may notice some discolouration. How much it fades depends on the weather each season brings, as well as how well the lawn has been cared for leading into the cooler months.

A lawn that's healthy heading into winter will handle cold snaps better and bounce back faster once spring warmth returns. The good news is you don't have to settle for a dull winter lawn. Regular fertiliser applications paired with a product like ColourGuard can keep your couch looking green right through the season, giving your backyard a quick and easy makeover.

  • Drought tolerant
    Nullarbor Couch is a warm-season grass with high drought tolerance. This means it will require less watering, particularly during the hot, dry summer months. The bonus is that you’ll be saving on your water bills!
  • Hard-wearing
    Nullarbor Couch can handle high foot traffic – so if you have active pets and kids then this turf type will stand up to the test.
  • Self-repairing
    Another great feature of Nullarbor Couch is its rapid recovery from wear and tear. Its aggressive lateral growth habit means any bare patches will quickly grow over resulting in a nice, healthy lawn at home or on football and cricket grounds.
  • Ideal in full sun
    If you’ve got a sunny backyard then you’re good to go! Nullarbor Couch shows best performance in full sun conditions – at least 5-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. For a more shade-tolerant variety of couch, check out TifTuf Bermuda turf.
  • Great all-rounder
    Backyards, front yards, courtyards, sporting fields, golf courses, park areas – you name it – Nullarbor Couch can cover it! A great choice for both work and play, Nullarbor Couch produces an attractive fine leaf that is equally tough as it is soft – as long as there is no shade.
  1. Prepare area: Clear the area of debris, vegetation and ensure the ground is level.
  2. Lay the Base: Lay Turf Sand or Lawn Mix 100mm deep.
  3. Roll out the turf: Roll out the turf strips onto the prepared base.
  4. Water the turf: For the initial period ensure the turf is watered regularly. 

Our turf partners provide a warranty with all Nullarbor Couch purchases of 10 years. Warranty details will provided by the associated partner upon delivery of the turf.

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