Turf types included in the Green and Blue Couch Lawn Care Program - OZ Tuff, Stadium, Green Couch, Wintergreen, Legend, Nullabor, Windsor Green, Greenleas Park, Blue Couch, Qld Blue, Aussie Blue, Tropica.

A fine leaf warm season grass that grows exceptionally well in full sun, couch typically presents great colour is hard wearing with good drought tolerance. Couch is commonly used in sports turf and can be mown at low heights.

- Watering

Couch may require irrigation 2-3 times a week incorporating one deep water cycle during periods of hot weather and or drought to maintain profile moisture levels in the profile. This will decrease during the cooler months.

- Fertilising & nutrients

Couch responds well to instantly available fertilisers yet is not seen as sustainable year round. CRN Controlled Release Fertilisers or slow release fertilisers are typically seen as more beneficial to overall plant health.

- Mowing and trimming

Couch requires to be mown on a regular basis regardless of the height of cut you choose this can vary from every second day to once a week.

- Weeding

Couch has a high tolerance to many herbicides available on the market, weed control is performed on a need to basis.

- Things to look out for over the year

Couch responds well to renovation procedures conducted in growing season when the plant is actively growing, this variety of turf is known for creating heavy thatch layers that can create issues including poor infiltration, decrease in nutrient uptake and disease. Renovating Couch reinvigorates the plant and will benefit from this process.

Our free 12-month program specifically designed by one of Australia’s best turf agronomists outlines an ideal care program for Green and Blue Couch varieties. An easy-to-follow program that outlines specific products and there timing of applications to ensure you maintain a healthy and protected lawn year-round.