Palmetto Premium Turf

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

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

Empire Zoysia Grass is often called the “easy grass,” and it lives up to its name! Its fine, soft leaf is the perfect all-purpose, low-maintenance turf for anywhere in South-East Queensland. In fact, this great-looking turf requires almost NO maintenance once established!

This grass can survive on natural rainfall, thrives in extreme heat and humidity, and requires only 2-4 mows per year. Does it get any easier? Actually, yes! Empire is also resistant to pests and disease and recovers quickly from wear. It does well with minimal attention and looks lush and green year-round when well-maintained, making it perfect for a wide range of domestic and commercial purposes.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Low-maintenance grass that adapts to the amount of time you want to spend on it
  • Deep root system strengthens soil by 48%, making it perfect for erosion control on roadsides, embankments, and more
  • Resistant to pests, disease, and weed invasion

PERFORMANCE

  • PURPOSE
    All-purpose turf: Domestic, roadwork’s and projects that require LOW long-term maintenance.
  • ESTABLISHMENT
    Establish spring to autumn. Slow growing 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.

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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