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How 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

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

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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Overpowering Creeping Oxalis Weed

Overpowering Creeping Oxalis Weed

Overpowering Creeping Oxalis Weed17 AUGUST, 2018 DIY Weed Control The Creeping Oxalis weed comes in a variety of types. And, whether it is a Soursob or a Wood Sorrel variety, they all look quite similar to the Clover weed. They have a trifoliate leaf system (three...

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Improving Your Lawn’s Wintercolour

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

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

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?

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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Wintergrass: It’s Back Again

Wintergrass: It’s Back Again

Wintergrass: It’s Back Again 20 JULY, 2018 DIY Maintenance With fine, bright green leaves, Wintergrass is an unsightly weed. It grows in clumps and can easily overtake your lawn. To rid your yard of this invasive winter weed, you’ll need to act fast. As well as being...

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Your Lawn and Frosty Mornings

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...

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Looking Out for Winter Weeds in Lawn

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...

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