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 LawnVersatile 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 LawnFor 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 LawnFor 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?

Contact our team and we’ll recommend the best turf for your environment, light conditions, and lawn usage.

0800 MY LAWN
info@justgrassnz.com