by Nathan Carr | Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Perth is blessed with its Mediterranean climate of mild winters and hot, dry summers. It’s the sunniest capital in Australia and is synonymous with consistently great weather. This glorious climate also makes it easy to grow most grasses, so when choosing a...
by Nathan Carr | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
McKays Bentgrass (Pencross) is a unique turf for all manner of reasons. It was one of the first grasses to ever be intentionally grown as a lawn, developed in Europe when purely decorative gardens were only just coming into vogue. It’s a cool season grass that...
by Nathan Carr | Feb 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
Clover isn’t technically a grass, it’s a legume, but it’s sold by grass seed companies because it’s very useful in the yard. Whether that’s as part of a lawn, as a ground cover, or in the garden, clover is a very handy plant. Red clover and white clover are the...
by Nathan Carr | Feb 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Fertilisers are often treated like a cure-all for any garden issue. Lawn browning from high traffic? Fertilise it. Veggie patch looking a little sad? Fertilise it. Roses aren’t flowering? Have you thought about a fertiliser? But the term...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Summer in Australia means heat. And not just any heat; we’re talking 40+ degrees burning through a depleted ozone and scorching the earth. That type of heat. Lawns sold in Australia are generally a hardy bunch. The likes of Kikuyu, Couch, Zoysia and Buffalo...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
Where most of the rest of Australia chooses lawn varieties based on what will survive the harsh summer, the good folks of Tasmania have to choose a lawn variety that will withstand the harsh winters. Hobart’s wild and woolly weather makes for an ideal climate...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Moving into a house with an overgrown lawn is unfortunately all too common. It’s exciting to be in your new home, but looking out the back window you’re greeted with a yard filled with knee-deep, overgrown grass. Never fear. Under that sea of unkempt grass is a...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
For Canberra’s residents, Australia’s capital provides some unique challenges for growing the perfect lawn. While summer is relatively mild when compared to other Australian cities, winter can get exceedingly cold, and frosts are all too common. And while...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the Australian dream represented by a perfectly manicured quarter acre block, it’s obvious that we Aussies have a deep love for our turf. This is particularly the case in summer, when conditions are perfect for enjoying the outdoors. Whether you want to...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Melbourne’s weather is notorious for being changeable. You don’t just get four seasons in one year in Melbourne, you get them all in one day! So, when it comes to the best grass recommendations for Melbourne lawns, there’s not one variety that comes out on top....
by Nathan Carr | Jan 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
In the hottest months of the year, your lawn is under stress. Stress from the heat, stress from lack of water, stress from harsh sunlight, and, if you’re unlucky, stress from weeds and pests. Mowing in summer is all about alleviating this pressur. You still...
by Nathan Carr | Jan 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Mackay and Whitsunday region of North Queensland is prime for growing a lush, green lawn. Home owners are spoilt for choice when choosing a lawn variety for their patch of turf. The weather in Mackay is perfect for any warm season grass, and the rainfall is...
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