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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...
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...
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...
Get Your Lawn Back into Shape This Spring
Get Your Lawn Back into Shape This Spring 19 OCTOBER, 2018 DIY Lawn Care If you haven’t already, spring is the time to establish a lawn care routine and set your lawn up for the year to come. We are all set for a hot, dry summer but by giving your lawn the care it...
Creating A Drought Tolerant Lawn
Creating A Drought Tolerant Lawn 15 OCTOBER, 2018 DIY Maintenance Your lawn needs water. And, as you would have noticed during this drought, lawns get stressed or damaged when they don’t get enough water. An early sign of drought stress is a change of colour but might...
Don’t Forget to Fertilise in Spring
Don’t Forget to Fertilise in Spring 12 OCTOBER, 2018 DIY Lawn Care Fertilising in spring will help your lawn in a range of ways. As your lawn wakes up from its semi-hibernation in winter, it will be mighty hungry. By applying a spring fertiliser, you will help it...
Looking After Pets and Your Lawn
Looking After Pets and Your Lawn 5 OCTOBER, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance Keeping the balance between the health of your pets and lawn can be a difficult task. Using chemicals can be dangerous for your pets, while allowing your pets on the lawn can be harmful to growth....
Give Your Lawn A Helping Hand This Spring
Give Your Lawn A Helping Hand This Spring 1 OCTOBER, 2018 DIY Maintenance Spring is an important time for your lawn. It is trying to get back into the swing of things after a long nap and prepare itself for the harsh summer to come. Luckily, there are a few things you...
It’s Time for You to Fix Those Bare Patches in Your Lawn
It’s Time for You to Fix Those Bare Patches in Your Lawn 28 SEPTEMBER, 2018 DIY Lawn Care Spring is the best time to fix up any bare patches in your lawn. At such a nice time of year, your lawn will be able to quickly fill in patches or accept new turf. Either way,...
Is Grass the Answer to Spring Allergies?
Is Grass the Answer to Spring Allergies? 24 SEPTEMBER, 2018 DIY Maintenance Australia is the hay-fever capital of the world. 1 in 5 people suffers from hay fever, with 40% of young adults displaying symptoms of itchy eyes and runny nose. If your hay fever symptoms are...
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...
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...
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...
Getting 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...
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...