Sweet Smother, also known as Durban, is an ideal choice for areas where shade is the primary concern. It stands out as the most shade-tolerant turf variety available in South-East Queensland. Sweet Smother thrives with at least one to two hours of direct sunlight daily, although it may need more exposure if the sunlight is filtered. This variety features a very soft, medium-textured leaf and can handle average foot traffic. It creates a visually appealing lawn in both full sun and semi-shaded areas and performs best in well-drained locations.
Key Qualities:
| Supply Only | $15.45 per m2 (inc GST) |
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| Supply & Install | $17.95 per m2 (inc GST) |
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| 25m2 – 500m2 | $220 delivery (inc GST) |
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| 501m2 & Over | CONTACT OFFICE |
As our turf is cut and packed fresh from the farm, we require a minimum of 48 hours notice for orders to be delivered.
*For turf orders over 501m2 – please contact our office for a quote
*A minimum lay fee of $395 (inc GST) will apply for orders 25m2 – 158m2
*Up to $0.80 (inc GST) per m2 extra may apply to lay jobs with stairs/ hills/ wheelbarrow etc
*Turf layers will advise office once on site and assessed if extra fees apply
*Site deliveries over 1 hour will incur a cost of $200/hr +GST thereafter
*Prices are subject to change as required at Redlands Turf discretion without notice.
Sweet Smother is a reliable choice for commercial projects, particularly in areas with significant shade. Its exceptional shade tolerance makes it ideal for spaces with limited sunlight, such as courtyards, under trees, or between buildings. However, it’s important to note that while Sweet Smother handles average foot traffic, it may not be suitable for areas with heavy pedestrian use.
You should always use 50mm-100mm of a good quality underturf in preparation before laying.
Sweet Smother is the most shade-tolerant turf variety available in South-East Queensland, making it the best choice for areas with heavy shade. It thrives with just 1-2 hours of direct sunlight daily, although more exposure is required if the sunlight is filtered. This variety is ideal for lawns under trees, beside tall structures, or in other shaded environments.
Below is the water, sunlight and other tolerances for this variety of turf. Use the below chart to work out if this is the right variety to suit your application.
Ensuring that your new turf survives and stays healthy is very important when establishing a new lawn. Our organic underturf is the perfect lawn starter as it is packed with nutrients from composted vegetation, manure and a nutritiously screened blend of topsoil which is processed over a 16 week cycle into the optimum food for your lawn. Our underturf meets Australian landscape and gardening standards while also reducing the need for added fertilisers and growth treatments.
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