Installing a new lawn in winter
Whilst the warmer months in spring, summer and early autumn are the ideal time of year to lay a
Should you water your lawn in winter?
The short answer… only if it needs it. Read on for more information about watering your lawn in winter.
Using fire pits – How to protect your lawn
It’s cold outside, which means it’s a great time to have a backyard fire with a few mates or the family under the stars.
What type of bug is in my lawn?
We get all sorts of emails and messages with lawn issues, sometimes they have nothing to do with lawn care
5 tips for getting your lawn spring ready
Spring is just around the corner! Your lawn has been resting through the colder months and will slowly be
8 tips for Winter lawn mower maintenance
The Formula 1 have pit stops down to a fine art, and whilst we know that it is important
Managing Frost on My Lawn
Frost leading into and during Winter is fairly common in the more Southern states of Australia.
Don’t forget your lawn this winter!
Although growth is slow, it is important to give your lawn TLC even in the cold winter months!
Nutgrass – A tough little nut to crack!
Copyright: yogyogi Cyperus rotundas better known as nutgrass is a bother for avid gardeners all over the
Turf Maintenance through the Summer Months
As the temperature heats up, we usually jump in the pool to cool off, or turn on the a/c to chill out! Unfortunately, we can’t do the same for our lawns!
How to: Choose the Right Turf for Your Project
If you are considering laying a new lawn, you will usually fall in 1 of two categories. You've recently built
6 Common Lawn Weeds – Identification & Treatment
If you've ever been in charge of maintaining a garden or lawn, it sometimes feels like you're on constant
How to: Control Lawn Weeds in Sir Walter Lawns
There's nothing worse than spending hundreds of dollars maintaining your lawn only for a few persistent lawn weeds continually
ColourGuard – The Greenskeepers best friend
Are you an obsessive green keeper that dreads the winter? Do you sadly look out your window at your browning
Introducing New “Zythum Turf”
We are excited to announce a fantastic new turf product to the market. Zythum Turf is a revolutionary new turf species from the Iocus'unum Aprilis family. Designed and grafted locally in South-East Queensland, Zythum Turf has been specifically grown to suit Queensland conditions and has a number a unique features which will be sure to make it the first choice for Queensland backyards.
Autumn Yard Jobs
Watch out for weeds like bindii, clover and flat weeds as they tend to invade lawns as the weather cools. The recent rains will mean that your garden and lawns are ready to go crazy as soon as the sun returns. The transfer of weed seeds via overland water will mean that not only your plants will shoot, but so will the weeds. Weeding by hand while they are small and manageable (and the soil is soft) is the best plan. Otherwise, wait for a break in the weather and treat with selective weed killers.
Lawn Irrigation – The Basics
If you're planning a new lawn, why not take the extra time to plan a bit
Don’t fall victim to Winterkill
Winterkill is a general term used to describe the vegetation death that can occur during the cold winter months. Here
Top Lawn Care Tips for Your Inner Green Keeper
Of course lawns, just like all the other greenery in your garden need water I hear you say. But the question is are you doing it right? Do your sprinklers work? Do you use a hose or a movable sprinkler? Have you got irrigation installed? Depending on how you water will really dictate how long you should water for and how regularly. Did you know that you can over water your lawn? Too much water can leave the leaves and stems of the grass weak and soft which mean they can get easily damaged simply by walking or playing on an area. Too much water can even drown the roots cutting off the vital oxygen need for survival.
7 Tips to Keep Your Garden Alive This Christmas
Coming into the Christmas break you may be planning a trip to the beach, overseas or simply keep busy by entertaining at home. All of these may lead to your garden being neglected or even overlooked. Who has time to get in the garden when there is much food, drink, family and friends to be consumed and enjoyed?