Lawns For High Traffic Areas

Almost all Australians love activities in their back yard. From playing back yard cricket to having family and friends over for a barbecue or a loved ones birthday. The back yard is a gathering place for all things special and lawn provides us a nice green space to enjoy and unwind in the privacy of our own homes and is also shared with our pets. People who frequently use their back yards for activities or have pets will eventually find that their lawn may be looking worn from too much traffic. 

If you are considering renovating you back yard or are in the process of selecting a new lawn for an area, it is vital to consider how much time you will spend undertaking activities on the lawn and how much traffic you are expecting too frequent the lawn. Other important considerations when selecting lawn are your weather / climate, the level of maintenance and work you are willing to undertake on the lawn and the positioning of the lawn (shade, hills and surrounding garden). 

If you are a regular entertainer or someone who enjoys regular use of their lawn, it is very important ensure that your grass is capable of with standing high amounts of traffic. This will mean your lawn will be looking healthy and fit for purpose all year around. One of the many beauties of lawn is that many varieties can withstand and thrive with a lot of use. Below are some lawns that are more suited too high traffic yards. 

Couch

Couch is a grass that can handle a high amount of traffic, because of this it has been used as a choice for high traffic public areas such as golf courses and parks. This grass can be more high maintenance than most and thrives in full sun, as such it may not be best suited to yards with shade. Much like the below listed Kikuyu, Couch is a tough grass and can withstand lots of traffic which means that it will also be invasive if you have surrounding garden beds which is something to keep in mind when selecting and maintaining your lawn. 

Kikuyu

Kikuyu is a common grass across Australia, this is due to its ability to withstand extreme weather such as drought coupled with its ability to handle traffic. Kikuyu can also be used for farming animals and can handle the wear and tear that comes along with farming animals. As with Couch, Kikuyu will also be invasive if you have surrounding garden beds which is something to keep in mind when selecting and maintaining your lawn.

Kentucky Bluegrass

This grass is best suited for cooler climates around Australia, in particular those with more mild summers. Kentucky Blue Grass is very resilient and will repair itself from wear and tear which makes it a great grass for high traffics lawns. Kentucky Bluegrass also tolerates shaded areas, frost and extreme weather. This is due to its underground root network that spreads and enables it to repair itself. Kentucky Bluegrass is great at withstanding the cold however this type of grass requires frequent watering and therefore is not suited to the hot and dry conditions that parts of Australia. 

Conclusion

In summary, if you are the type that enjoys using your lawn frequently for entertaining or simply enjoying time with the family then it is vital that you consider a high traffic lawn to ensure that your lawn looks great and healthy all year round. There are many varieties that could be considered high traffic lawns so be sure to research which lawn will best suit your needs and climate.