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Plant Your New Lawn Now
Plant Your New Lawn Now 21 SEPTEMBER, 2018 DIY New Lawn Give your new lawn the best chance of thriving by planting it at the right time. Although you can install a lawn at any time of the year, some seasons will be more difficult. And, it may depend on the climate of...
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Flush Away a High Salt Level in Your Lawn
Flush Away a High Salt Level in Your Lawn 17 SEPTEMBER, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance If the salt level in your lawn is too high, it’s going to struggle. Living near a beach will mean a bigger risk for your lawn. Turf varieties such as DNA Certified Sir Walter Buffalo...
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Why You Should Be Regularly Mowing Your Lawn
Why You Should Be Regularly Mowing Your Lawn 14 SEPTEMBER, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance As a lawn owner, you’re always told to regularly mow for a happy lawn but what are the benefits? How does regular mowing actually help your lawn rather than infrequent mowing? I...
read moreGetting Trees and Lawns to Live Together Happily
Getting Trees and Lawns to Live Together Happily 10 SEPTEMBER, 2018 DIY Lawn Care Trees and lawns don’t get along particularly well. They compete for nutrients and sunshine, and tree roots don’t like getting mowed. You might also find tree roots hidden in grass become...
read moreHow to Protect Your Lawn from Fire Pits
How to Protect Your Lawn from Fire Pits 7 SEPTEMBER, 2018 DIY Lawn Care During the cooler months, it’s quite lovely to pull out the fire pit and enjoy some good conversation with friends and family. I’m sure you already know how important safety is when fire is...
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Caring for Your Individual Lawn Variety
Caring for Your Individual Lawn Variety 31 AUGUST, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance Every lawn variety thrives under slightly different conditions and maintenance practices. When initially choosing a turf variety, you should consider what lawn type will best suit your...
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The History of Turf in Australia
The History of Turf in Australia 27 AUGUST, 2018 Turf Industry Did You know? The turf industry as we know it in Australia started here on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. In the 1930s the Hawkesbury Valley was found to have the perfect climate for quick...
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What Clovers Really Mean for Your Lawn
What Clovers Really Mean for Your Lawn 24 AUGUST, 2018 Lawn Care Weed Control We all know how to spot a Clover. With their green oval-shaped leaves and small white ball-shaped flowers, these weeds are a familiar sight. Although luck is brought with a four-leafed...
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Mowing, watering and fertilising: the key to a healthy lawn
Mowing, Watering and Fertilising: the Key to a Healthy Lawn 20 AUGUST, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance Mowing, watering and fertilising are the core practices in maintaining a healthy lawn. Know how to do these properly so your lawn can be it's very best. Mowing your lawn...
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Overpowering Creeping Oxalis
Overpowering Creeping Oxalis 17 AUGUST, 2018 DIY Weed Control The Creeping Oxalis weed comes in varying types. Whether it is a Soursob or a Wood Sorrel variety, they all look quite similar. They have a trifoliate leaf system (three leaves to each stem) which are...
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Colourguard: More Than Just a Cheat for a Beautiful Lawn
Colourguard: More Than Just a Cheat for a Beautiful Lawn 13 AUGUST, 2018 DIY Maintenance If you’ve been looking for a simple way to give your lawn a colour boost, Colourguard is the answer. Although you can use Colourguard at any time of the year, it is especially...
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Improving Your Lawn’s Wintercolour
Improving Your Lawn’s Wintercolour 10 AUGUST, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance You probably would have noticed by now that the colour of your lawn has changed as the weather has cooled. This change in colour is referred to as a lawn’s wintercolour and will vary depending on...
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Caring for Your Lawn in Winter
Caring for Your Lawn in Winter 6 AUGUST, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance How you care for your lawn changes in the colder months. During winter, warm-season grasses such as our beloved DNA Certified Sir Walter Turf go into a state of semi-hibernation. In this state, growth...
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Getting the Right Lawn pH Levels
Getting the Right Lawn pH Levels 27 JULY, 2018 DIY Lawn Care If your lawn isn’t thriving like it usually does and it isn’t responding to fertiliser, it’s time to do a pH test. If the pH levels aren’t right, your lawn won’t absorb the essential nutrients it needs to...
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Has Your Soil Stopped Absorbing Water?
Has Your Soil Stopped Absorbing Water? 23 JULY, 2018 DIY Lawn Care If your soil is no longer absorbing water, it’s likely it has become hydrophobic. Hydrophobic soils repel water which will lead to many problems in your lawn and garden. You can check if your soil has...
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