Canberra Blend with clover has all the benefits of Canturf Canberra Blend, but with less ongoing maintenance. The addition of O'Connor's Strawberry Clover complements the popular mix of Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass with extra resilience, nitrogen and a higher tolerance for traffic. It's also naturally resistant to scarab infestations!
Canberra Blend is 71% Tall fescue which makes a thick, soft underfoot grass that is more drought tolerant then other cool climate grass species due to its deep roots. An adaptable grass popular among homeowners in transitional climates, as it has a high tolerance for both hot and cold weather and flourishes in our frosty winters. The deep root system provides safety from our hot Canberra summers and is able to find nutrients and moisture in almost any soil type. Tall fescue is a tough grass that is a good choice for play areas, though it may require reseeding when bare spots occur.
Making up 24% is Kentucky Blue Grass which is a beautiful fine leaf grass that true to its name has an almost blue tinge to its dark green foliage. It has an extremely soft texture and grows as a consistent level surface. Kentucky Blue grass is extremely frost tolerant.
O'Connor's Strawberry Clover is a horizontally spreading legume with a root system that sends its roots nice and deep. It's a small, leafed clover that is nice and soft underfoot whilst boasting impressive drought tolerance and hardiness. It features small, pink flowers and happily thrives in our climate.
The maintenance required for this grass blend is moderate, making it manageable for homeowners who want a beautiful, lush lawn all year. It has some self-repairing qualities, enhancing the hardiness of the Canberra blend and making it an ideal choice for ovals and high-traffic backyards that you want to remain green and lush year-round.
Incorporating O'Conner's Strawberry Clover is an excellent way to enhance the nutrient content of your soil, particularly by boosting its nitrogen levels. This organic matter not only fosters a greener and healthier lawn throughout the growing season, but it also provides stunning color and lushness during the winter months. By choosing Canberra Blend with Clover, you are ensuring that your outdoor space remains vibrant and thriving, regardless of the season.
Grass roots are where adult scarab beetles lay their larvae and the food those grubs feast upon. No grass is resistant to a Scarab Grub attack, however, O'Connor's Strawberry Clover is a legume. Unlike grasses, legumes are rarely chosen by the beetles due to their thick roots. The best defense against scarab grubs in a cool climate turf, is a healthy, thick lawn containing clover.
Canturf and the ACT Parks and Conservation Service have found that Scarab Grub attacks are a lot less severe in lawns with some clover in them. Clover also helps provide a cover until the grass repairs allowing your lawn to bounce back more effectively after experiencing an infestation of scarabs.
We offer hassle free home delivery all week to the Canberra region and on select days up the Southern Highlands. Buying locally means you get no transport stress on your turf!
