The weather might be cooling down, but that’s no excuse to stop spending time in your backyard! Simple DIY projects can create an outdoor ambiance to help you enjoy the winter months while providing all-year outdoor entertaining. It’s fair to say that we Aussies love the time spent in the backyard. And apart from the …
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What gardening should I be doing in winter? Just because the cold weather has settled in, don’t let it become an excuse for avoiding jobs in the garden! Winter is a great time to get out in the backyard and prepare it for the warmer months ahead. This includes doing some lawn maintenance, weeding & …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
Gardening is an age-old pastime that brings joy to people of all generations, right across the globe. Not only does it provide a chance to disconnect from our busy lives and focus on something that adds beauty and value to our homes and lifestyle, but more and more people are recognising the benefits of gardening …
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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 …
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 …
After 22 years working for adidas, Coolabah Turf’s Sales Manager Drew Elliott has always been up for a challenge. Despite cutting his teeth in the high intensity, cutthroat world of global sporting brands, administration and marketing Drew is surprisingly relaxed and easy going and embracing the tree change to our riverside community from suburban Melbourne. …
