Carpet Grass
Appearance: Much finer than cow grass with denser growth.
Growth rate: Medium, takes time and effort to encourage dense lawn.
Maintenance: Moderate, needs regular mowing for a neat look.
Likelihood of weeds: Moderate, carpet grass can be prone to being overtaken by weeds when not maintained regularly. Weeding regularly with weed treatment is key in keeping the lawn weed free.
Food traffic tolerance: Medium, often the preferred choice for residential homes in Singapore for its neat look.
Water requirement: Medium, needs consistent watering. An irrigation system working either by battery operated timer or a solenoid system will keep the lawn well watered.
Shade Tolerance: Better than cow grass, can be planted in places with partial sunlight.
Pest/ Disease resistance: Moderate, can get patchy under stress due to heat or insufficient watering.
Cost of installation: Slightly higher than cow grass.
Best places to install: Residential areas that might have some foot traffic.