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Landscapes are switching to native turf

By Katrina Layt

Landscapes are now switching to Nara Native Turf, it is behaving like any other typical lawn, with the added benefits of low maintenance and being an Australian native. It has been successfully installed in many landscapes around Australia. Here are a few testimonials:

"My experience with Nara has found it to be a strong performer with good winter colour, a soft feel under foot and good shade tolerance for a fine leaf grass. An excellent choice for residential, sports & formal lawns." - Graeme from Landscapes for Living, NSW

“Kids love it because it’s soft under their feet. Green as you can get it, looks like couch but without the cost. It’s very economical and looks good.” - Jim, QLD

“It has taken up so well. Very very hardy. Looks as green as everything. Very happy with its performance. It was advertised as drought resistant but it also tolerates shade well.” [NOTE: not as good in shade as Buffalos] - Marlies, QLD

“The turf blends into the surrounds very well. Being on acres, we didn't want an artificial looking 'turf' as many of them are, rather something which blended into the surrounding native grasses. Nara does the job very well.” - Carol, Theresa Park, NSW

“ The first Native grass for the commercial and domestic market. It doesn't scalp as much as Couch. Low maintenance, quick repairing and dark blue-green colour. Nara is drought tolerant which = less water = less cost = better environment.” - Joyce from ABC Turf

"I was surprised and pleased to hear of a native turf and keen to try it. It's doing well...  None has died and it looks good - a bit like Couch, but it doesn't grow as tall.  It's holding up well and has rooted well, and is handling the dogs."  - Barbara, Qld

NOTE: As Nara is low maintenance, it will take 5-7 days longer to establish in the warmer months. In cooler areas, avoid winter planting. Make sure you give Nara the right establishment period because no grass is a miracle grass, they are still living things that need some care.

For more information and pictures of Nara please visit www.ozbreed.com.au/nara-turf.html

Photo courtesy of Carol, Theresa Park, NSW