In Australia, it’s not unusual to go very long periods without adequate rainfall – especially over summer. While there are lawn types that are built to be drought-tolerant, soil compaction can still occur. Compacted soil restricts water, oxygen and nutrients from getting into the root system, making your lawn susceptible to weeds and poor growth …
There are so many varieties of turf available on the market and it’s not always easy to decide on which way to go. We’re shining the spotlight on two of our most popular grasses: Buffalo and Zoysia, to help you choose the lawn that’s right for you. Buffalo Grass Buffalo is a warm season turfgrass …
Which grass type is right for you? Couch and Buffalo are two of the most popular choices of turf varieties and both are renowned for their performance and durability. Here we give you a run-down of what each of these star performers offer, helping you make the best decision on which of these varieties might …
Fertilising your lawn is quite a simple task, but there is a bit more to it than simply chucking it out or spraying it on. Fertilising the right way can help improve your lawn’s appearance and keep it happy and healthy. Why should you fertilise your lawn We need to fertilise our lawn because there …
Longer days, eskies full of cold ones, snags on the barbie and backyard cricket — yep, we’re in for a ripper summer! While we Aussies love summer, our lawns can take quite the beating. Getting our backyards ready for BBQs and the holiday season requires a little bit of work and some nifty secrets that …
Often, without even realising it, our lawns are susceptible to grubs and insects that make a meal out of the healthy turf we’ve worked hard to keep looking its best. Some pests are so microscopic that we might not even notice they’ve taken up residence in our grass until the damage is already done, taking …
Want to know what to use when top dressing your lawn? First it’s important to determine what outcome you’re trying to achieve. Depending on whether you’re top dressing to correct poor soil preparation, improve deteriorated soil quality or permeability, or to fill in holes and correct uneven areas in your lawn, the answers will be …
Mark your calendars and get ready, because the festive season is fast upon us! Do you know what that means, fellow lawn lovers? It’s that magical time of year to start getting that lawn into shape! Christmas in Australia is all about the great outdoors. From backyard cricket to outdoor barbies, we Aussies love nothing …
With warmer weather on the way, many of us will soon start to use more water for our lawns, gardens and pools. By making sure we are using water wisely, our gardens can still thrive, while reducing our water usage. Interested to know how to save water on your lawn? We’ve put together our top …
Lawn grubs are nasty pests commonly found in Australian lawns. Depending on the species, they can cause a lot of damage to your grass. Lawn grubs are more prevalent during the warmer months, as they emerge from the soil after they’ve hatched. When this happens, the grubs feed on the grass roots and soil matter, …
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