by Nathan Carr | Jan 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Let’s get back to basics for a moment. Many backyard gardeners may fall into the trap of overthinking and hyper-analysing their garden, and good garden basics can get lost in the fog. Here are five basic tips to help you get the best out of your backyard,...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
A name can say a lot. In the case of Carpet Grass, it almost says it all. Want a grass that looks like carpet? Carpet Grass. Carpet grass a hardy perennial grass that is an aggressive spreader about as low maintenance as they come. It is particularly suited to...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Any lawn owner has heard it a million times before. To get the best out of your lawn, you need to be sure to regularly fertilise. You heard it from the turf supplier. You heard it from the garden contractor. You heard it from your neighbour. But oftentimes it...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Buffalo has a reputation for being a difficult seed to grow. There are many lawn owners who have heard the noise, and are fearful of trying to germinate the turf from seed, despite the obvious money saving perk. Thankfully, McKays have worked to produce a...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
A cool season turf, Perennial Ryegrass is a popular choice of grass in cooler climates the world over. It’s a beautiful addition to any suitable backyard, with a rich, dark green blade, and a great tolerance to shade. While it can certainly be used as a...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kentucky Bluegrass – you may have heard of the name before. That’s probably because whenever an American TV show or movie needs to reference a type of lawn, that’s their go-to. It’s the USA’s favourite cool season grass, and has been since time immemorial. It...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
The choice of pasture grass as a horse feed is an important one, directly affecting the health and happiness of your stable. As a solution, you could do far worse than Rhodes grass (Chloris Gayana). A native of Africa, Rhodes grass has spread throughout the...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
So your garden is getting overrun by weeds. It’s time to get the big guns out, right? You need to wander down to the outdoor store, find a vicious herbicide, and spray until everything is culled. Efficient and effective no doubt, but environmentally friendly?...
by Nathan Carr | Dec 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Having a go at landscape architecture is an option for even the most novice backyard practitioner. It shouldn’t be all too different than redesigning a room in your house. There are elements that can be put in, taken out or moved, and you’ve got a set amount of...
by Nathan Carr | Dec 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
Historically one of the most popular lawns for Australians and their backyards, Couch grass (pronounced cooch) continues to be a top choice for both homeowners and sport clubs around the country. A native species to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa, the...
by Nathan Carr | Dec 17, 2015 | Uncategorized
When it comes to your backyard turf, you shouldn’t need a PHD in growing grass to have a brilliant looking patch. Even the most careful amateur gardeners will come across issues though. Here are 8 common lawn problems and their solutions. Problem: Grass isn’t...
by Nathan Carr | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
In Australian gardening, cold weather resistance isn’t something that many have to worry about in their plant choices. Snow is almost non-existent, and the top half of Australia only knows about frost from children’s books. For those down south though, the...
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