Carpet grass, lawn & turf

Carpet grass is used extensively as a lawn and turf in sub-tropical and tropical climates.  It grows and looks very similar to Buffalo grass.   Carpet grass will grow in a variety of soils from clays to sandy soils where moisture is available.  It can be grown from seed, however most lawns are established from runners and in some cases roll-on.  It grows very quickly and is best mowed using a Rotary mower.  Any general purpose fertiliser can be used on Carpet grass, however avoid nitrogen only fertilisers as they will produce excessive lush leaf growth.  Better to used a balanced NPK fertiliser specially for tropical areas.  Fertilise with approximately 40 grams (one good handful) per square mtr four times per year (once every 3months).  If lawn is being mowed regularly more frequent fertilising may be required.   Due to the fast growth of carpet grass, weeds and pests are usually not a problem.  

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