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WHAT IS DICHONDRA REPENS?

Dichondra repens is also known as Kidney Weed, Kidney Grass and Mercury Bay Weed. Our trays measure 330mm x 330mm and can be easily cut to shape.

An attractive groundcover often used as a lawn alternative in moist, shady areas. It can tolerate light foot traffic so makes great lawn alternative.

The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage recommended Dichondra repens as a living mulch

It is a lush Australian native that's an easy to grow groundcover with small, dark green kidney shaped leaves.

The vigorous creeping habit results in a dense mat that hugs the ground and spreads readily.

Dichondra looks gorgeous when planted between pavers, between sleepers, as a ground stabiliser for sloping banks, in rockeries, or in hanging baskets. Because it is virtually maintenance free it is perfect for those hard to get at nooks and crannies in your garden.

It prefers a well drained, moist soil and likes shady areas.

Please note that we prefer to post our Grasses on a Monday or Tuesday, to avoid the possibility of the Plants having to sit in a Postal Storage shed over the weekend.

Due to Quarantine laws Tranquil Havens is not permitted to post to WA, NT or Tasmania.

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Some Of Our Other Grasses

Zoysia Tenuifolia and Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana

Both Zoysia tenuifolia and Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana have many 'Common Names' which has always made it difficult to establish which plant to purchase, until now that is!

What is Zoysia Tenuifolia?

Here is an article written in the Sydney Morning Herald ▶▶  Zoysia Makes a Brilliant Green Nomow Lawn. Written by Robin Powell, this article sings the praises of Zoysia Tenuifolia. Robin describes Zoysia and mentions Tranquil Havens and my good self:

"Keen gardener Graeme Fraser saw it there (Hunter Valley Gardens) in 2009 and loved its free-form, free-flowing look. So when he found it impossible to buy for his own garden, he made a ‘‘note to self: business opportunity".

He launched Tranquil Havens (tranquilhavens.com.au), an online nursery selling Dwarf Mondo and Zoysia, his true love, by mail-order. Graeme says his success, despite his lack of horticultural experience, is a guarantee to other gardeners of the plant’s adaptability. It grows in sun and shade, only complains if left in soggy soil, and is not particularly expensive.

"If you fancy a brilliant emerald green lawn that doesn’t need mowing, mossy-looking landscapes without the challenge of growing moss, and softness so alluring you can’t keep your hands off it, meet Zoysia tenuifolia. It is the plant set to become this decade’s mondo grass."                                                                                           Robin Powell - Sydney Morning Herald

Zoysia Tenuifolia is native to Asia, and is named after botanist Karl Von Zois. A warm-season grass, its deep root system allows it to tolerate drought better than many other turf grasses. It is also tolerant of shade, cold and foot traffic.

Here is a comprehensive list of Common Names for these two products:

Zoysia Tenuifolia (Korean No Mow Grass)

• No Mow Grass
• Minmow Grass
• Petting Grass
• Korean Grass
• Temple Grass
• Velvet Grass
• Mascarene Grass
• Korean Lawngrass
• Japanese Lawngrass
• Manila Grass
• Bump Grass
• Clumping Grass
• Snake Grass

Ophiopogon Japonicus Nana (Dwarf or Mini Mondo Grass)

• Dwarf Mondo Grass
• Mini Mondo Grass
• Mondo Grass
• Dwarf Lilyturf
• Fountain Plant
• Monkey Grass
• Dragon's Beard
• Snake's Beard

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require any further details about these wonderful grasses.

We supply Zoysia Tenuifolia in 90mm, 100mm, 125mm and 140mm Pots, and we now can supply in Plant Trays (Plant Tiles) which measure 330mm x 330mm.

Zoysia Experiment

If you look check out Page Menu, you will find the translated details of an experiment created by 'Bago' in Italy.

This Zoysia Tenuifolia experiment was carried out over a period of twelve months.

You can also visit here to view the Italian version of the experiment: Esperimento Verde (Green Experiment) .

Thank you to 'Bago' for the professional manner in which he produced this experiment. You can also visit his website: digg.it then click on "Esperimento Verde" in the right hand side menu on his page.