Episode: Six
Date: 12th April 2008
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Story Title: Turf

With stricter water restrictions being enforced in Australia a lot of residents have placed lawns on the backbench as a feature for their garden. Though with new lawn ranges being developed that are waterwise, come in a variety of bight to rich green colours and in an array of textures. Now is the time to reconsider the brown patch that was once your vibrant and attractive lawn.

Featured Product- Ozbreed
Ozbreed is a well known plant and turf breeder specializing in grasses, and grass like ornamental plants, and tough turf varieties. A family owned company by Todd and Marina Layt, Ozbreed focuses on varieties that are low maintenance, drought resistant and overall attractive, unique plant and grass varieties.

Featured Plant- Empire Zoysia (Zoysia japonica ‘SS500’)
Aesthetics

• Eye catching dark green colour.
• Luxurious soft-to-the-touch feel.
• Fine, tight leaf blade growth.
• Great autumn / winter colour

Climatic

• Grows Australia wide
• Thrives in extreme heat and humidity
• Excellent cold hardiness

Environmental

• Low water use due to deep root system
• Reduce fertilizer requirements
• Less insecticide, herbicide and fungicide usage

Functionality

• Grows in clay and sandy soil types.
• Durable and robust.
• Vigorous re-growth from underground rhizomes.
• Rapid injury recovery.
• Good resistance to insects and diseases.
• Moderate to good shade tolerance.

Contact

Ozbreed Pty Ltd
Phone: (02) 4578 0866
Website: www.ozbreed.com.au
Email: info@ozbreed.com.au