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Is Summer Grass an Unwelcome Guest in Your Backyard?
Is Summer Grass an Unwelcome Guest in Your Backyard?15 FEBRUARY, 2019DIYWeed ControlSummer Grass is an aggressively growing annual weed. There are two species of Summer Grass in Australia, the D. Ciliaris and D. Sanguinalis. The main difference between the two is a...
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Is water not soaking into your lawn?
Is water not soaking into your lawn?12 FEBRUARY, 2019DIY MaintenanceAre you noticing your lawn suffer but no matter how much you water, it doesn’t seem to soak in? Or perhaps the water soaks in but your grass still seems dehydrated. The problem may lie in the soil....
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How to Hold Off Invading Grass
How to Hold Off Invading Grass 17 DECEMBER, 2018 DIYLawn Care There are so many varieties of grass out there, it isn’t a surprise that invading grass is an issue. When a foreign grass invades yours, it’s ugly and annoying, especially after all the care you put into...
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Fleabane: The Pain in Your Backside
Fleabane: The Pain in Your Backside 14 DECEMBER, 2018 Weed ControlLawn Care Fleabane is a particularly pesky weed. When I say pesky, I mean an absolute pain in your backside. Other weeds are annoying, but you treat them and they go away. Fleabane, however, is...
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Proud Members of Turf Australia
Proud Members of Turf Australia 10 DECEMBER, 2018 Turf Industry Buy Turf Online is a proud member of Turf Australia. Their mission: “To support its members and lead a profitable, sustainable natural turfgrass industry.” Who is Turf Australia? Turf Australia is a...
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Fireweed: A Danger Hidden in Our Gardens
Fireweed: A Danger Hidden in Our Gardens 7 DECEMBER, 2018 DIYWeed Control Fireweed is not only ugly but is also extremely poisonous to animals. They’re tough weeds that produce huge amounts of seeds in a season. In order to protect your lawn and your pets, eradicate...
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Carrot’s Pesky, Not-So-Tasty, Little Brother
Carrot’s Pesky, Not-So-Tasty, Little Brother 26 NOVEMBER, 2018 DIYMaintenance We all enjoy our carrots, whether it’s sliced, steamed or roasted. What we don’t enjoy is the Wild Carrot Weed. While it’s edible while young, the Carrot Weed is regarded as an invasive...
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Are You Using an LNA Member?
Are You Using an LNA Member? 23 NOVEMBER, 2018 LandscapingMaintenance Formed in 1979, LNA Master Landscapers Association aims to raise public perception of the landscaping industry. Members of the LNA are professionals that excel in their field and are always looking...
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Paspalum: The Worst of Them All
Paspalum: The Worst of Them All 12 NOVEMBER, 2018 DIYWeed Control Paspalum is one of Australia’s most hated weeds. They’re difficult to kill and will adapt how they grow in order to survive. To get rid of any invading Paspalum weeds, you’ll have to get a bit crafty....
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Avoid the Damage of the African Black Beetles
Avoid the Damage of African Black Beetles 9 NOVEMBER, 2018 Pest ControlMaintenance The African Black Beetle is a pest that can cause major damage to your lawn. If you remember the horrific scarab scenes in the classic movie The Mummy, you can imagine the kind of...
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What Are Those Weird Mudballs In My Lawn?
What Are Those Weird Mudballs In My Lawn? 5 NOVEMBER, 2018 Lawn Care Did You Know? Good news- you’ve got worms… in your lawn. Those odd little mudballs are the biproduct of Earthworms. Their castings are mounds of digested organic matter. Aka, worm poop. But, don’t...
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Fixing Thatch Build-up
Fixing Thatch Build-up 2 NOVEMBER, 2018 DIY Maintenance Like everything in life, it’s important to keep the thatch levels in your balanced. Thatch is the build-up of grass blades, stolons and rhizomes. It’s the natural process of breaking down this organic matter and...
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Spring Dead Spot: Are You at Risk?
Spring Dead Spot: Are You at Risk? 29 OCTOBER, 2018 DIY Maintenance Spring Dead Spot is a fungal pathogen that appears just as the name would suggest. If you’ve noticed spots in your lawn that look like bleached patches, it could be Spring Dead Spot. Keep in mind that...
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Tips for Lawn Care During Water Restrictions
Tips for Lawn Care During Water Restrictions 26 OCTOBER, 2018 DIY Maintenance Each state and territory oversee their own water restrictions. It’s important to know what the current restrictions are, or you could face penalties for not following the rules. Sydney is...
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How El-Nino Will Affect Your Lawn
How El-Nino Will Affect Your Lawn 22 OCTOBER, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance With such a dry year already, the thought of El-Nino occurring this spring/summer seems exhausting. But, with a 50% chance, it’s better that we prepare ourselves now rather than feel the full...
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