Nara Grass is becoming a general favourite with many Aussie homeowners. From our harsh and salty coasts to our foothills to our drought-prone central regions, Nara is not only growing but thriving! That’s why Australians love Nara Grass: it’s the homegrown turf that’s been developed on our own soil, designed to suit our climate and lifestyles.
Perhaps the most outstanding feature of Nara Grass is its versatility. It does better than buffalo grass in the sun, yet it can tolerate up to 50% shade. Drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, great winter colour, excellent self-repairing qualities and resistance to wear and tear are a few of the features that make it such a good all-rounder in the right spot!
Let’s take a closer look at some of the impressive features of Nara Grass:
Fair Dinkum Australian
Firstly, it’s an Aussie native. Many of the common zoysia grass varieties on the market are derived from imported species, but not Nara. Occurring naturally along the eastern side of our continent, this grass thrives in nearly every climatic zone! Whether you’re in chilly Tasmania, toasty Queensland or as far inland as our red centre regions, this grass will hold up to the elements.
Low Maintenance
We all have busy schedules. Amongst family, work, home maintenance and recreation, there’s never enough time to fit everything in! Nara is a very low maintenance turf, which makes it a great option for those of us who don’t have spare time to dedicate to lawn care. It does well with a good dose of fertiliser once or twice per year and is known to be less invasive than many other varieties.
Water Wise
Many areas of Australia are prone to hot, dry summers and some local councils have water restrictions in place for outside usage. A water-wise turf such as Nara is a definite advantage in drought-prone areas because a little water goes a long way!
If you live in a region where the average rainfall is high, it simply means that you won’t have to spend time watering your lawn to keep it in tip-top condition.
Mowing Made Easy
Nara’s slow-growing nature means that it simply doesn’t require as much mowing as many other turf species. In addition, it produces less thatch and is less prone to scalping than a lot of other grasses. In a nutshell, if you’re a person that wants to be able to spend time enjoying your lawn rather than maintaining it, Nara is the way to go! We still recommend a fortnightly mow to keep it looking smart, if you let it go too far it wont look as smart so as a customer you need to work out what’s best for your situation!
Salt Tolerance
Salty conditions present real challenges for lawn lovers, especially those in coastal areas. Nara’s excellent salt tolerance means that it grows well in harsh, coastal areas with sandy soil.
Pest Tolerance
Nara has excellent resistance to pests and disease. While many of the imported grass species feed local grubs and pests, Nara is tough, robust and resistant to many of these little nasties. In the event of an infestation, it’s excellent self-repairing qualities mean that it bounces back quickly and recovers its beautiful, lush appearance in next to no time.
The team at Rivers Edge Turf is proud to be supplying Australians with quality Nara Grass – our homegrown turf. Call us today on (02) 4579 9009 for more information on this genuine Aussie turf species.
