Deciding to build a granny flat is simple, designing and building the extension can be a lot harder. You'll have a lot of questions to answer along the way. Can you use a general contractor or is is better to use one who has built a lot of granny flats before? Is a template design better than a customised one? Should you let the person who'll live in the flat have a say in what it looks like? Luckily, I'm here to help. My name is Maria. We moved my Mum into a purpose-built granny flat last year, so I've had to answer all these questions and more. I thought it'd be useful for other people to see how we managed the process, so here we are — get reading!
A Brief List of Turf Supplies You Can Consider For Your Lawn
One of the biggest misassumptions homeowners make about their yard is that as long as they buy grass seeds, then they will have a verdant lawn in no time. In truth, planting a lush yard entails a lot more than just planting seeds in the earth. In fact, choosing the wrong species of turf for your ambient climatic conditions usually will end up in failure, since the grass will not be capable of withstanding the elements. Fortunately, through genetic modifications, there is a range of turf supplies that you can choose to suit wherever you live in Australia. Below is a brief list of three turf supplies that you can consider for your lawn.
Sir Walter
Originally from New South Wales, Sir Walter Buffalo turf has steadily become one of the most popular grasses in Australia. This type of turf is incredibly durable. And its innate durability is what makes it thrive even in the more arid conditions. Thus, if your location has been affected by the current drought ravaging the continent, then Sir Walter Buffalo turf will be the perfect choice for your lawn. One thing to note about Sir Walter is that it is not as trough as its predecessor, so if you have kids who play outside, you should contemplate planting Sir Walter. Other benefits of Sir Walter, in addition to its innate drought resistance, include sun tolerance, pest resistant as well as disease resistance.
Wiregrass
Also known as Bahama turf, this species of grass was originally from the Middle East. The turf is known for its characteristic grey-greenish hue that will add a unique touch to any lawn. Some strains of wiregrass even have a purplish tinge, making them quite appealing. Wiregrass has steadily penetrated the Australian market due to its drought resistance. This type of turf has a root system that buries incredibly deep. Thus, the grass is capable of receiving hydration from the earth even when the conditions are arid. Another appealing feature of wiregrass is that the turf is quite dense. This feature allows the grass to spread widely and quickly once its nodules are implanted into the earth.
Kikuyu
If you are in search of turf supplies that will propagate at an accelerated rate, then kikuyu turf is the right choice for your yard. This type of grass is incredibly popular with homeowners that need a quick lawn without having to provide meticulous care and upkeep to the grass. Moreover, kikuyu grass is one of the most cost-efficient turf supplies you could purchase, making it highly budget friendly, too. Additional benefits of kikuyu turf include its self-repairing properties coupled with drought-resistant abilities.