About GabrielsRist cynodon lawn
Mark Rist has over 30 years experience in the turf grass management industry, having worked on the construction and maintenance of cricket pitches, bowling greens, golf courses, Cynodon lawn tennis courts, sport fields and ornamental lawns. He has worked with both warm (Cynodon, Kweek, Bermuda) and cool season grass varieties and remains well-known in the industry for his vast turf grass knowledge and excellent service.
Mark recently decided to put his extensive experience to good use and is producing a superior quality Cynodon sod for the local landscaping industry. 2,25Ha of premium Cynodon is being carefully cultivated on Gabrielsrist Farm in the Groot Drakenstein, Paarl area.
We proudly produce a premium quality Cynodon sod for the Western Cape landscaping market. Prices are quoted for collection at Gabrielsrist Farm as we cannot provide delivery.
We produce a superior Cynodon Sod
At Gabrielsrist Cynodon Lawn, we aim to grow a Cynodon sod that has a dense and strong root-system. This is achieved through extensive soil management and daily maintenance:
1
IRRIGATION
Our Cynodon paddocks are heavily irrigated every 14 days during the growing season to promote a deep and healthy root system.
2
FERTILISING
Our Cynodon paddocks are fertilised using either Talbourne organic or carbon based fertiliser to improve soil health
3
WEEDING
A weekly “weeding parade” is carried out to meticulously remove all foreign grasses and broad leaf weeds from our Cynodon paddocks.
4
MOWING
Two months prior to harvest the paddock is mowed twice per week with a cylinder mower to ensure a tightly knit compact sod that lays easily.
5
CUTTING
Our Cynodon sods are cut in 45cm x 110 cm uniform strips. Two sods make up 1m2.
if it’s good enough for a bowling green it’s got to be good enough for your lawn
Cynodon Dactylon (Kweek) Grass
Cynodon has a very deep root system which enables it to access nutrients and moisture from depth in the soil profile. This also means it can tolerate more use than other species. It is best suited for full sunlight areas. It is very hardy and resilient.
One of the most attractive features of Cynodon lawn is it’s excellent drought resistance. In times of ever diminishing water availability, the choice of using an Indigenous, drought-tolerant and hardy grass species is an easy one to make. It can survive extended periods without water and will bounce back quickly after rain. This makes it an ideal choice for Western Cape homeowners who want to maintain a lush green lawn without wasting water.
Characteristics of Cynodon
Kweek has a very fine leaf and can be mowed from 4mm to 25mm. It lends itself superbly to a high maintenance well-manicured “finish” or it can be used in low maintenance areas less frequently mowed. An additional hidden benefit is that as a garden matures and the surrounding trees have a larger shade footprint on the lawn, Cynodon can be over-seeded with shade loving grass varieties unlike kikuyu.
Cynodon also has a high tolerance for foot traffic, making it an excellent choice for high-traffic areas like parks and sports fields. It can be used as either a low-maintenance option that requires infrequent mowing, fertilizing and watering. Alternatively, it can be used in high-maintenance areas to provide a top-end manicured lawn.
