RTF fescue fills in its own bare patches
RTF stands for Rhizomatous Tall Fescue, and the rhizomes are the whole point: underground runners that send new shoots up through the lawn, so when a patch wears thin or dries out the lawn repairs it rather than you re-turfing it. It's also the one that stays deep green all year. Where the warm-season grasses slow down and lose colour over a Melbourne winter, RTF keeps going, and roots that reach up to two metres down find water other lawns can't.
Grown in Victoria, backed in writing
Our RTF comes from Strathayr, who grow it in Victoria under licence from Lawn Solutions Australia — the same stable as the rest of our range. It's inspected under AusGAP, Australia's only turf accreditation programme, and comes with a Product Warranty Certificate covering the lawn for up to 10 years from installation, emailed to you once it's in the ground.
- AusGAP accredited grower
- 10-year Product Warranty Certificate
- Grown in Victoria
- Accredited Lawn Solutions supplier
At a glance
Common questions
Why is there a 30 m² minimum?
RTF is grown in smaller volumes than our other varieties, and it's delivery-only, so we can't split it into small runs. If your area is under 30 m², Sir Walter or Kikuyu will serve you better and we can deliver any size.
How much watering does it need?
Less than you'd expect once it's established. The roots travel up to two metres down and reach moisture other lawns can't. For the first 2 to 4 weeks, keep the soil underneath damp while it takes — it establishes faster than regular tall fescue, so that window is shorter.
How do I top dress and fertilise it?
If you're levelling out bumps, use washed sand. For everything else a sandy loam like our turf loam is the better choice, because it carries some organic matter as well as levelling — no more than a centimetre at a time, with the grass tips still showing. Then fertilise at the start of each season with Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser.
Is it covered by a warranty?
Yes. Lawn Solutions Australia provides a Product Warranty Certificate covering the lawn for up to 10 years from installation, provided you follow the laying and care instructions that come with your delivery. We email you the certificate once the lawn is in. Separately, turf is perishable and has to go down as soon as it arrives — so if there's a problem with the turf as delivered, tell us in writing within 8 hours so we can sort it straight away.
Not sure it's the one? Compare all four varieties → or call (03) 9331 5300.
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