Worried about seeds sprouting in your precious lawn? It’s probably not as bad as you think. During late spring to early summer it’s not uncommon for grass seed heads to pop up in your turf. Flowering and seeding are a natural part of a plant life cycle and a smart survival mechanism of your lawn …
Just like we tend to hibernate inside to avoid the big winter chill, our warm season grasses; most commonly found in Victoria due to our temperate climate, don’t like the cold either and go into a state of dormancy. This allows the grass to minimise metabolic activity which helps the plant to conserve energy. We …
Understanding Dormant Grass: Why Some Lawns Go Brown In Winter Read More »
While finding a four leaf clover might bring luck to some, not so to the avid lawn lovers among us! Clover is not the nastiest of weeds to deal with, but it can still affect your lawn health and is usually a good indicator that something isn’t right in your soil. ‘Luckily’ clover is a …
If there was to be a popular vote for the most annoying weed, we’re certain this one would win hands down! If you’ve ever stepped on a bindii in bare feet, walked your poor pooch over a patch, or ridden your bike through a bindii breakout, you’ll know exactly why. These bad boys pack a …
In today’s competitive property market, finding easy and cost-effective ways to add value to your home can help you get the return on investment you need. While we’ve all heard of the usual ways to increase your home’s value such as repainting, renovating or extending, did you know that landscaping can give an instant boost …
Have weeds been running amok in your lawn this winter? As tempting as it may be to turn a blind eye and hope they’ll disappear when spring arrives, they won’t. If you don’t treat them now, they’ll go rogue and undo all the hard work you put into getting your lawn into top shape during …
Wondering what to do with used coffee grounds in your Garden? Coffee can be reused as organic waste, instead of just chucking it into the garbage. But can it be used on your lawn? Unfortunately, the short answer is no – not directly anyway. But you can certainly use ground coffee waste in your compost …
We love our low-maintenance, home-grown turf, but even low-maintenance turf needs a little TLC as the long days of summer wind down and the cooler days of autumn and winter approach. A bit of work now, fertilising and caring for your lawn, is going to make all the difference when your lawn is fighting off …
If your backyard or garden area is in shade for most of the day, then you may find the lack of sunlight is affecting the way your lawn grows. If you notice that your grass is failing to grow or lacks in colour and health, then it’s likely to not be getting enough sunshine. There …
Shade-Tolerant Grass: What is the best grass for shade? Read More »
In Australia, it’s not unusual to go very long periods without adequate rainfall – especially over summer. While there are lawn types that are the super heroes of watersmart grasses bred to be drought-tolerant and thrifty on the drink, all natural turf landscapes do however need some degree of irrigation to survive our long hot …
