Child-Friendly Grasses

Whether you’re laying lawn in your backyard or at a kinder playground, child safety is your first, second and third priority. We’ve curated three turf grasses that are soft as clouds, self-repairing and non-allergenic: the perfect kid-friendly grasses for Victoria’s playgrounds, backyards, schools and public parks.

What makes a grass child friendly?

We’ve supplied premium turf for all kinds of residential, commercial, and public sites in Victoria. We mean daycare facilities, kindergartens, primary schools, public playgrounds and, of course, homes; basically, anywhere where children accounted for the majority of the lawn traffic. Based on our experience, we reckon the five most important qualities you need to consider are:

1. Leaf texture is what makes a grass allergy-friendly: the smoother the blade, the better. For example, most Buffalo grass varietals have ridged leaf blades. But our Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo’s leaves are smooth and easy on the skin.
2. The softness of the leaf is an obvious point. Kids love to run barefoot and roll around; they need a soft grass carpet to do that on.
3. A thick growth pattern ensures high wear resistance. The thicker the turf, the better it’s able to handle running feet.
4. Self-repairing grass is essential. This trait is also a result of the thickness of the turf’s root mat. The quicker it can self-repair, the less maintenance you need to perform.
5. A low-pollen grass cultivar is far less likely to set off allergies —perfect for sensitive lungs and skin.

Now that you know what you’re looking for, you can shop around a little to find the best grass for your needs. We’re absolutely confident in our turf, so if you want to jump on a call, we’ll make sure you’re satisfied with your choice.