Palmetto Premium Turf

The world’s #1 selling brand of Buffalo grass.

Looking for a gorgeous lawn without all the maintenance? We have the answer.

Palmetto Buffalo Grass is the world’s #1 selling buffalo grass, and it’s no wonder! Its tough but soft leaf is perfect for home lawns and commercial areas throughout South-East Queensland. Plus, it has excellent winter color to keep your property looking great all year round!

But that’s not all that makes Palmetto the best choice for your lawn. This turf also out-competes weeds once it is established, so you can put down those dreaded weed killers for good! And because it grows slower than other turf varieties, you’ll spend less time mowing and doing maintenance – meaning you’ll have more time for the things that matter.

HIGHLIGHTS

Gorgeous manicured appearance and dark color for a luxurious lawn
Easy maintenance and excellent recovery, so it stays beautiful with minimal effort
Dense growth that makes it resistant to weed invasions

PERFORMANCE

PURPOSE
All-purpose turf: Domestic, roadwork’s and projects that require LOW long-term maintenance.
ESTABLISHMENT
Establish mid- Spring to mid- spring. Dormant in low temperatures in winter.
MOWING
About 2-4 mows per year for civil/projects to maintain a dense sward and for erosion control for drainage works.
MAXIMUM UNMOWN HEIGHT
100-150mm
MAINTENANCE
Low (far less than Couch and Kikuyu).
RECOMMENDED MOWING HEIGHT
25-50mm
WATER REQUIREMENTS
Required for establishment, then can exist on rainfall due to deep root system (far less than Couch and Kikuyu).
COLOUR
Vibrant in summer and, although dormant in winter, it maintains colour well.
FERTILISER
Recommended 1 a year (far less than Couch and Kikuyu).
DROUGHT TOLERANCE
High
SALT TOLERANCE
High (higher tolerance than Buffalo and Couch).
WEED RESISTANCE
Out competes weeds due to its dense sward when maintained.
WEAR AND TEAR RECOVERY
High (based on silica content).
SEED HEAD
In early spring, EZ grass produces a non-fertile purple seed head. At other times this is an indication of stress, poor soil, polluted water etc…
COLD TOLERANCE
Tolerates to -12oC. Following frost, regenerates well after first mow.
HUMIDITY TOLERANCE
High: Rust may appear in humidity if nutritionally deficient, cosmetic only, but can cause damage to leaf structure if untreated. More prone when establishing, and less likely once established.
SHADE TOLERANCE
Med 40%-50% shade tolerance (higher tolerance than Couch and Kikuyu).
PEST RESISTANCE
Less susceptible to lawn grubs and other pests.
THATCHING
Low (no need for vertimowing when less maintenance is required).
DISEASE RESISTANCE
High

USAGE
– Roadwork’s across Australia for erosion control.
– Windy coastal areas due to tolerance of higher salt levels.
– High density domestic housing developments.
– Shopping centres and large landscaping projects.

30+ Years In QLD

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What Our Clients Say

Real feedback from homeowners, tradies, and builders across Queensland.

We worked closely with Hancey’s Turf on the construction of Samford Football Precinct.

Their responsibilities included spreading and laser levelling of imported growing medium, supply and installation of washed and unwashed turf and associated consolidation and maintenance.

We found Nathan and his team professional and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t hesitate before recommending them or using them again myself.

Richard Probert

Director @ Naric Pty Ltd

Universal Civil Contracting has been using Hancey’s Turf as a subcontractor of ours since early 2012.

During this time we have had a professional relationship with Nathan and his Staff. We have always found them to be conscientious and diligent in their work and continually striving to improve their work methods.

Hancey’s Turf provides outstanding work and because of this, we continue to use them as our turfing Sub-contractor when necessary. We have also used Hancey’s Turf to turf around our personal premises.

Peter Biondic

Managing Director @ Universal Civil Contracting

I am more than pleased to offer my recommendation of Hanceys Turf We have been using Hanceys for a number of years for maintenance of our playing fields at Tenth Av Brighton and when the opportunity arose to up grade the fields I had no hesitation in using the services of Hanceys Turf.

From the initial planning and consultation phase through to completion of the project and grow in stages we have had no issues and all staff involved from Hanceys were and still are more then happy to answer any questions we have in regards to maintenance

Chad Brown

Brighton Roosters Junior Rugby League Club

MOST RECENT QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

For Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, the best turf depends on your site conditions:

Shade tolerant: Sir Walter or Palmetto Buffalo
Low maintenance: Empire Zoysia
Full sun, fast recovery: Wintergreen Couch or Stadium Couch

All are warm-season grasses suited to Queensland’s subtropical climate.

Measure the length × width of your area in metres to get square metres (m²). Add 5% extra for cutting in.
We are glad to assist with free measuring advice over the phone or in person.

Approximately 600mm wide x 1200mm long.

Yes, we deliver throughout South East Queensland, as far north as Gympie, west to Kingaroy, south to the Gold Coast, and all areas in between such as Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Ipswich, Redlands, and the Sunshine Coast.

Delivery can be arranged within 24–48 hours of order payment and confirmation.

Yes, we offer professional installation or can recommend trusted local installers. We handle all ground preparation, laying, and rolling of your new lawn.

Remove all weeds and debris
Level the area
Apply quality under-turf soil (100–150mm depth)
Spread a starter fertiliser, then install turf once it arrives

Depending on site and access, and whether you need to use a wheelbarrow or can lay direct from a pallet, the average person will lay 50m² of turf per hour.

First week: Water 2–3 times daily
Week 2: Once daily
Week 3 onward: Twice a week

Avoid letting turf dry out in the first 3 weeks to ensure deep root growth.

First week: Water 2–3 times daily
Week 2: Once daily
Week 3 onward: Twice a week

Avoid letting turf dry out in the first 3 weeks to ensure deep root growth.

Mow once the turf cannot be lifted and has rooted down well
Use a controlled-release fertiliser every season for general turf vigour
Water deeply and infrequently once established
Control weeds early using safe herbicides for your lawn variety

We cut orders to suit, however on average there are 50m² per pallet.

2.5 metres wide.

On average, 1 tonne, depending on the size of the order and recent irrigation

Body truck: 10 pallets / 650m²
Semi-trailer: 18 pallets / 1,170m²
B-double: 32 pallets / 2,080m²

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