News - Lawn Care
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...
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...
Your Lawn and Frosty Mornings
Your Lawn and Frosty Mornings 16 JULY, 2018 DIY Lawn Care Unfortunately, there isn’t anything we can do to stop frost altogether but there are some things we can do to combat the effects of Jack Frost’s touch. Frost tends to affect the southern states of Australia...
Looking Out for Winter Weeds in Lawn
Looking Out for Winter Weeds in Lawn 13 JULY, 2018 Lawn Care Weed Control Now is the time to keep an eye out for winter weeds in lawn. As your lawn’s growth slows over winter, it’s easier for weeds to creep in. It’s important to treat them as they appear so they don’t...
A Good Edging For Your Lawn Can Make All The Difference
A Good Edging for Your Lawn Can Make All The Difference 6 JULY, 2018 DIY Maintenance The edging on your lawn can make a huge difference to the overall appearance of your lawn. A clean edge will give you a neat lawn, but scraggly edges will make your whole lawn appear...
What Are Micronutrients And Why Does Your Lawn Need Them?
What Are Micronutrients And Why Does Your Lawn Need Them? 2 JULY, 2018 DIY Maintenance A healthy lawn has a good balance between micronutrients and macronutrients. These nutrients combined help your lawn grow strongly. You might have heard of the main macronutrients;...
Am I Watering Enough? Or Maybe Too Much?
Am I Watering Enough? Or Maybe Too Much? 29 JUNE, 2018 DIY Maintenance Along with mowing and fertilising, watering your lawn is one of the three big maintenance practices. But how can you be sure your lawn is getting enough water, or too much? The easiest way to tell...
What’s Involved in Laying Down Turf?
What’s Involved in Laying Down Turf? 22 JUNE, 2018 DIY Lawn Care Before you even get your lawn delivered there are steps to take towards laying down turf. Including soil preparation, you’ll also need to measure the area you want to be turfed and calculate how much...
Starting with The Soil: Laying Turf Preparation
Starting with The Soil: Laying Turf Preparation 18 JUNE, 2018 DIY Lawn Care The key to a new, thriving lawn is proper soil preparation. Laying turf preparation isn’t something you want to overlook, not if you want a healthy lawn. As well as assisting with...
Prepare for Winter Shade on Your Lawn
Prepare for Winter Shade on Your Lawn 11 JUNE, 2018 DIY Lawn Care As winter starts to set in, days will become shorter. With less sunlight, it is more important to consider the shade on your lawn. Depending on the type of your lawn, it may not be suitable for too much...
Preparing Lawn for Winter
Preparing Lawn for Winter 21 APRIL, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance Preparing lawn for winter is a key part of your autumn lawn care. Once winter arrives there isn’t much you can do for your lawn. Warm season grass slows its growth rate, potentially even goes into...
Pets and Lawn Care
Pets and Lawn Care 11 APRIL, 2018 DIY Maintenance The backyard is your pet’s home and play area. Having space where both your lawn and pets are healthy makes for a happy home. The best plants that pair with pets are sturdy ones with soft foliage. Natural turf is the...
How to Avoid Over Fertilising Lawn
How to Avoid Over Fertilising Lawn 31 MARCH, 2018 Lawn Care Maintenance Yes, over fertilising lawn is possible. In extreme cases, over fertilising can send a healthy lawn in decline. Following these guidelines, we can make sure overfertilising lawn doesn’t happen to...
Making Your Grass Drought Resistant
Making Your Grass Drought Resistant 24 MARCH, 2018 DIY Lawn Care The heat has certainly hit Australia this summer. Whether you want to help your lawn survive the rest of summer or to prepare it for next summer, there are a range of techniques to improve your lawn’s...
Is Your Lawn Losing Its Green Colour?
Is Your Lawn Losing Its Green Colour? 24 FEBRUARY, 2018 DIY Maintenance Your lawn will change colour naturally throughout the year. As the seasons and climate change, so will your lawn. This change, however, is a slow process. If your lawn is losing its green colour...