Grass Types

Choosing the Right Type of Lawn

We supply a range of ready lawn turf types, each with their own strengths. Here's a breakdown to help you choose what suits your property, lifestyle, and location.

Our Grass Types

Tall Fescue – ✅ Our Go-To Option

  • Tough, resilient & dark green

  • Handles sun & drought well

  • Ideal for high-traffic areas, pets, and Wellington’s climate

  • Mow at: 30–50mm
    ➡ Great for: Homes, playgrounds, dogs

Multi Lawn – Versatile All-Rounder

  • Mix of rye, fine fescue & browntop

  • Performs well in sun and partial shade

  • Balanced blend of appearance and durability

  • Mow at: 20–40mm
    ➡ Great for: Mixed-light backyards

Play Lawn – For High Use Areas

  • Fine amenity ryegrass

  • Fast recovery from wear

  • Suits full sun areas and active households

  • Mow at: 20–35mm
    ➡ Great for: Kids, sports, schools

Fine Lawn – For Showpiece Spaces

  • Very fine fescues

  • Best for shaded or low-traffic ornamental areas

  • Low maintenance and slow growing

  • Mow at: 15–25mm
    ➡ Great for: Shaded spots, front gardens

Bermuda (Couch) – Sun-Loving, Drought-Proof

  • Fine-leafed warm-season grass

  • Fast-growing, self-repairing

  • Will go brown in frost unless oversown in autumn

  • Mow at: 15–30mm
    ➡ Great for: Coastal, roadside, golf or council areas

Need help choosing?

More information on choosing the best grass type for your area can be found here, or else contact our team and we’ll recommend the best turf for your environment, light conditions, and lawn usage.

0800 MY LAWN
info@justgrassnz.com