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Australian Native Turf Does Well In USA
Nara Zoysia growing well in the USA By Todd Layt 'New Content' Sold as Nara™ Native Turf in Australia, and Icon Zoysia in the USA, this humble Australian Native is making waves in...
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Best Regions To Grow Zoysia
The best regions to grow Zoysia 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...
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Choosing Zoysia Seed, Sod or Plugs
Zoysia Seed, Sod or Plugs After deciding on Zoysia as a new lawn type for your home or business premises, next comes the decision of how to establish the new lawn. There are three main...
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Converting Council Parks To Using Zoysia
One Council park using common Kikuyu 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...
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How To Start A New Zoysia Lawn From Seed
Zoysia Lawn Seed Zoysia grass can be grown into a home lawn by many different methods. It can be laid from sod, which is more commonly known as roll on turf, it can be grown from...
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Over-seeding Zoysia Lawns For Winter
Zoysia and Winter Are Not Good Friends The one single drawback which stops Zoysia being the perfect lawn for every home in Australia is its dislike for cold winters. Zoysia loves the...
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Plant Zoysia In The Warmer Months Only
Zoysia Grass Has Warm Origins Zoysia grasses all derive from warm and often tropical regions, and although they have been substantially bred and developed to grow and thrive in more...
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The Different Types of Zoysia Grass
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...
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Where Can I Buy Zoysia
Zoysia turf being harvested Buying Zoysia Around Australia Our work to help bring Zoysia grass to the full attention of as many people as possible just would not be complete if we...
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Why We Believe Zoysia Is The Best Lawn For Australia
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...
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Zoysia For Roadsides and Median Strips
Roadsides are perfect for Zoysia Zoysia - The Great Choice For Low & Medium Use Government Areas This Zoysia article is directed once again at government, and specifically at the...
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Zoysia Lawn Considerations
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...
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Zoysia Tenuifolia - No Mow Lawn
Zoysia Tenuifolia - A Very Different Lawn Zoysia tenuifolia is very different from all other Zoysia grasses. Often referred to by different names including No-Mow Grass, Min Mow and...
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Killing Kikuyu Out Of Your Lawn in Winter is the Best Time...
Killing Kikuyu out of your lawn in Winter is the best time to do it. By Todd Layt 25 May 2011 Winter is one of the best times to...
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Playgrounds Set To Increase Green Space
REPORT: Playgrounds Set To Increase Green Space By Todd Layt 4 September 2014 Increased Turf and Plants in Playgrounds With 2020 vision enhancing the awareness...
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Erosion Control Using Native Turf and Biodegradable Pegs
Native Turf And New Biodegradable Pegs Make A Strong Team For Erosion Control By Todd Layt 19 November 2013 Introduction Turf in new research has demonstrated to...
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Weed and Feed Product Reviews
Weed and Feed Product Reviews By Todd Layt 27 August 2011 Lawn professionals often disagree on many issues, but this is one matter that finds common ground. They...
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Zoysia Lawn Facts
  • Less water
  • Less mowing
  • Less fertiliser
  • Less maintenance
  • Less weeds
  • Less pests
  • Less thatch
  • Less disease
Zoysia Lawn Reviews
Empire Zoysia
Review of Empire Zoysia, Australia's favourite, best selling and highly adaptable Zoysia
Compadre Zoysia
Compadre Zoysia is a highly adaptable and beautiful Zoysia for the warmer climates
Nara Zoysia
Nara is Australia's first native lawn type, its a high quality, soft and durable Zoysia
Lawn Care Facts
Lawn Fact:
Frequent shallow watering promotes a shallow root system that struggles for life under heat stress. A lawn constantly under stress will send out masses of seed heads, be weak and easily damaged, be slow to repair, and be far more susceptible to diseases and weeds.
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Feed Your Lawn With Grass Clippings
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Lawn Clippings Are Full Of Natural Nutrients Lawn clippings from mowing are an excellent...
Reducing Water Usage on Home Lawns
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Lawn Watering Problems Many of us water our lawns in all the wrong ways possible, and as a...
Organic Prevention Of Weeds
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Good Lawn Care Is Key To Preventing Weeds As people who take the ideals of organic lawn care...
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ZOYSIA GRASS LAWNS
A low maintenance and environmentally friendly lawn for all warmer regions
How To Start A New Zoysia Lawn From Seed
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Zoysia Lawn Seed Zoysia grass can be grown into a home lawn by many different methods. It can...
Zoysia Lawn Considerations
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Who Shouldn't Choose A Zoysia Lawn We understand that Zoysia will not be the best lawn for...
Where Can I Buy Zoysia
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Zoysia turf being harvested Buying Zoysia Around Australia Our work to help bring Zoysia...
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