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Fleabane: The Pain in Your Backside

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

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

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

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?

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

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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Fixing Thatch Build-up

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. Lawn Thatch is the build-up of grass blades, stolons and rhizomes. It’s the natural process of breaking down this organic matter...

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Spring Dead Spot: Are You at Risk?

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

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

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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Get Your Lawn Back into Shape This Spring

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...

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Creating A Drought Tolerant Lawn

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...

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Don’t Forget to Fertilise in Spring

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...

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