Nara – The True Australian Lawn Nara Native Turf is a new variety of Zoysia grass which has been bred in Australia. While most Zoysia lawn types are not originally native Australian grass varieties, the Nara strain has been developed here, and as such is often referred to as Native Nara Turf. Nara is a very…

Who Shouldn’t Choose A Zoysia Lawn We understand that Zoysia will not be the best lawn for everybody. There are many considerations which homeowners need to consider before choosing their next lawn, and whether Zoysia will or will not be that lawn type will become apparent during each person’s own research. First will be the…

It may be an unusual lawn name, and in fact the name has been changed many times over the years. Known in past years by names such as Manilla Grass and Temple Grass, and other names – which all seem to sound like ornamental names, rather than names for home lawns. Today, Zoysia is taking…

Different Types Of Zoysia Grasses There are several different varieties within the Zoysia grass family, and each can have different strengths, weaknesses, suitability of climate and appearances. This article takes an general look into the most common Zoysia types used as lawns in Australia.   Zoysia Matrella The Zoysia matrella family is most suitable for…

The Lawn Guide is putting a new focus onto Zoysia grass as the best lawn type for use in all the warmer regions of Australia. Here are all the reasons why we believe Zoysia should become the future dominant grass type in Australia. We also recognise that Zoysia will not be the preferred lawn for…

Zoysia – The Great Choice For Low & Medium Use Government Areas This Zoysia article is directed once again at government, and specifically at the good people responsible for managing our roads and their accompanying nature strips, median strips, verges, roundabouts and every other area where they are responsible for planting and maintaining lawns and…

Time To Switch Our Parks To Zoysia We’re going to take a look at a typical Council park in suburban Australia. The park is planted with common Kikuyu, it has some shaded areas from some beautiful trees in the park, as well as a nice kids playground area. The park receives only minimal usage. So…

Sold as Nara™ Native Turf in Australia, and Icon Zoysia in the USA, this humble Australian Native is making waves in the Southern US. It has taken off very quickly over there, maybe because they just saw it as another Zoysia with improved autumn and winter colour, and faster establishment. Here in Australia we saw…

Where Can I Grow Zoysia In Australia Zoysia grass does its very best in warmer weather climates where it will absolutely thrive, especially in humid climates. Many Zoysia grass types also grow very well right around Australia, but there are important differences between the different families of Zoysia, and differences within these families between the…