Queensland curly grass is a new(ish) breed of grasses that don't require mowing. It grows to a certain length then bends on itself, thus eliminating the need for the good old Victa.
You convinced Uther about drop bears? ROFL! Oh, how I would have loved to be there! And don't feel guilty! He'd squeal over Daddy Long Legs? I'm a card carrying arachnaphobe and even I don't squeal over those things. Shesh!