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3 Ways to Ensure Your Grass Looks Great in Winter

As we enter winter many people are resigned to their lawn looking dull and dreary until spring arrives. However, just because your lawn has entered dormancy that doesn’t mean it can’t still be the envy of your neighbours. With these three simple tricks you can keep your lawn looking awesome all winter long.

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1.   How Can I Keep My Lawn Weed-Free?

With this cooler weather, seasonal weeds like winter grass, flick weed, and clover can begin to overrun your lawn. The best way to treat these weeds is to use a combination of pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides.

Pre-emergents like OxaFert will allow you to protect your lawn, preventing seasonal weeds from germinating. While these products are best applied in autumn, before these seasonal weeds begin popping up, applying again in winter will ensure you are protected until spring arrives.

oxafert preemergent
Oxafert Pre Emergent 3kg

If you forgot to apply a pre-emergent, don’t worry. Post-emergent herbicides like All Purpose Weed Control, and Amgrow Winter Grass Killer can be used to treat these weeds as they appear in your lawn.

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All Purpose Weed Control
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Amgrow Winter Grass Killer

2.   What’s the Best Way to Keep My Lawn Green in Winter?

During winter, it is common for your lawn to enter dormancy and begin to lose some colour. Even the most well-maintained lawn isn’t exempt from this issue. Luckily, with ColourGuard Plus, you can instantly give your lawn that ideal green colour. ColourGuard is a natural pigment that will help the grass hold colour for up to three months after application, keeping your lawn green all year round.

ColourGuard Plus

3.   Can I Give My Lawn Nutrients in Winter?

As growth begins to slow through winter, you will find granular fertilisers become less effective. Without the grass actively growing it cannot take in nutrients through the soil instead, you can help give your lawn a boost by applying a liquid fertiliser. Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is a great choice because the nutrients are absorbed directly through the leaf, rather than the root system. This can provide the lawn with a boost, keeping it healthy and ready to begin active growth once spring hits.

Exceed 2L Hose On
Exceed 2L Hose On

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What is Flickweed?

Have you noticed a weed in your lawn that has been flicking its seeds at you when you walk past it? If so, then you are likely dealing with flickweed. This weed can be difficult to treat as its seed flicking can quickly take over your lawn, with the best treatment requiring a combination of pre- and post-emergent herbicides.

Scientific name: Cardamine hirsuta

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What is Flickweed?

Flickweed also known as Hairy Bittercress, is a common annual winter weed that can be found across Australia, thriving in damp, shady areas. It has small, rounded leaflets that grow close to the ground and large upright stems. These stems are topped with small, white flowers, and narrow seed pods, known as siliques.

hairy bittercress flickweed

These seed pods are what give the weed its name. When touched, they burst open, launching seeds up to three meters away! This seed spreading method is what can cause the weed to so quickly take over your lawn.

How Do I Remove Flickweed?

When dealing with flickweed, it is important that you act fast. This weed goes from germination to seed in only a few weeks, so the faster you can remove it the less seed can be spread.

If you only have a few weeds appearing, they can be removed by hand. Using a garden trowel, dig under the roots and lift the entire plant out. However, if the weed has become more invasive, using a herbicide will be an effective method of treatment. As flickweed is a broadleaf weed, it can be selectively treated while not causing damage to your grass. Using a product like All Purpose Weed Control will allow you to easily treat the weed while not harming your lawn.

All purpose weed control

To protect your lawn from flickweed you can also use a pre-emergent herbicide like OxaFert and Barricade. As this weed can spread seeds so prolifically, stopping them from germinating is an extremely effective method of weed control. Applying OxaFert early in autumn and again in winter can keep your lawn protected, ensuring you won’t have to deal with the hassle of removing the weed once germinated.

oxafert pre emergent

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How To Remove Lambs Tongue from Your Lawn

Scientific name: Plantago lanceolata

Lambs Tongue, also known as Plantain, is a common broadleaf weed that can quickly pop up in lawns, garden beds, and even along roadsides. If you’ve spotted it creeping into your lawn, here’s how to effectively get it under control.

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Where Does Lambs Tongue Grow?

This weed is found across Australia, but most commonly grows in coastal areas. These weed seeds will germinate and spread in Autumn and Winter but can persist year-round due to their hardy perennial nature.

Key Identifying Features of Lambs Tongue:

  • Spear-shaped, long, slender leaves.
  • Forms in rosettes.
  • Strong taproot.
  • Slender flowering stems.
  • Cylinder-shaped seed heads.
  • Mature plants’ stem can grow as tall as 60cm with a small green flower at the ends.

lambs tongue

How Does Lambs Tongue Spread?

This weed typically goes to seed from October through to March. This weed is a prolific seeder, with each flower capable of spreading a large number of seeds. Seeds are mostly spread by wind, water runoff, and underfoot.

lambs tongue

How Can I Remove Lambs Tongue in My Lawn?

If there is only a small number of these weeds growing in your lawn, you can simply remove them by hand. As this weed does have a taproot, it is best to pull from the centre of the plant, where the taproot will be. If the weed has grown a bit larger, you may need to use a narrow trowel or a long knife to help loosen up the soil around the plant’s taproot.

If there are too many growing to pull out by hand, a dedicated broadleaf herbicide may be required. A great hose-on option is All Purpose Weed Control. To apply, clip onto your hose, turn your tap on and then spray. However, if concentrate products applied through a knapsack or pressure sprayer are preferred, Estate Herbicide is another ideal option.

All purpose weed control

How Can I Help Prevent Lambs Tongue from Growing in My Lawn?

This weed will commonly grow in areas with compacted soil or where grass growth is weak. In most cases, if you can keep your grass thick and healthy, it should deter this weed.

Some ways to help deter this weed from your lawn include:

  • Aerate your area to help alleviate any soil compaction.
  • Ensure you are mowing your lawn regularly to help encourage new and consistent growth.
  • Stay on top of your lawns fertiliser applications to help your lawn stay thick and healthy.

mowing lawn

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How a Liquid Fertiliser Can Help Your Lawn Quickly

Is your lawn looking tired after summer and in need of a boost before cooler weather sets in? This is where a liquid fertiliser can help. Absorbed directly through the leaf, liquid fertilisers, like Exceed deliver nutrients fast, much quicker than granular options.

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What’s The Difference Between Liquid and Granular Fertilisers?

Both granular and liquid fertilisers are great for overall lawn health, but each suits different situations.

Liquid fertilisers, like Exceed, are taken up through the leaf for quick nutrient uptake. This makes them an ideal option for addressing nutrient deficiencies or when quick boosts in nutrients are needed.

Exceed Liquid Fertiliser

Granular fertilisers on the other hand still have their place and are best used for giving the lawn a sustained boost over a longer period of time. Due to their ability to slowly release nutrients to the soil. They are best used throughout the growing season, when the grass is actively growing and can absorb the provided nutrients more effectively.

Why Should I Use a Liquid Fertiliser Now?

As temperatures begin to cool over the coming weeks, our lawns will naturally start to slow in growth. If your lawn needs a quick nutrient boost before winter, liquid fertilisers are an ideal choice. With rapid absorption through the leaf, they deliver nutrients almost immediately. This helps maintain colour, strength and overall health during the seasonal transition.

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Which Liquid Fertiliser Should I Use?

When it comes to choosing a liquid fertiliser, our top choice is Exceed Liquid Fertiliser. Exceed is available in both a 2.5L Concentrate and a 2L Hose-On.

Exceed 2.5L Concentrate
Exceed 2.5L Concentrate
Exceed 2L Hose On
Exceed 2L Hose On

This fertiliser has a carefully balanced ratio of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphorus as well as other trace elements including Iron and Manganese. This balance of nutrients has been specifically designed to:

  • Optimise leaf uptake and green up
  • Increase plant strength and lateral growth
  • Harden leaf cell wall and foster harder wearing turf
  • Enhance a darker green colour

Exceed is also safe for use on all common lawn types including Buffalo, Couch (Bermuda), Kikuyu, Zoysia, Rye and Fescue lawns.

Exceed 2.5L Concentrate is best applied through a knapsack or pressure sprayer and will need to be diluted with water before application. To apply Exceed Hose-On, all you need to do is clip on to your hose, turn on your tap and spray.

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What Are Mealybugs, and Do I Need to Be Concerned?

Mealybugs are small pests that can cause chaos in your lawn. Despite their soft appearance, these little insects feed on your lawn, damaging it and leaving behind a white powdery residue at the base of the leaf. If left untreated, their populations can build quickly, especially in warm conditions, making early identification and control important for maintaining a healthy lawn.

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What Do Mealybugs Look Like?

  • Very small at only 1–4mm long.
  • Covered in a white coating, giving them a cotton-like appearance.
  • Red colour underneath the white substance.
  • Often found at the crown of the leaf.

Spider mite

Even without seeing the mealybugs, you can often still find other identifiers of the insect in your lawn. The damage they cause will look very similar to dry patch in your lawn, with yellowing occurring in some areas. However, the key difference will be that the base of the grass will have a white powdery residue covering it. In some instances, you may even notice ants in the area as they are attracted to the sweet honeydew that the insects secrete. This residue may even cause black sooty mould to begin growing in the lawn if the mealybugs are left untreated.

How Can I Get Rid of Mealybugs?

While not as aggressive as some other common lawn grubs like Army Worm and African Black Beetle, Mealybug can still cause significant damage to your lawn if not treated. Luckily, this insect can be removed from your lawn using a knockdown insecticide like Battle. To completely remove them from your lawn it may require repeated applications of the product. We recommend reapplying the product after 5-7 days, 2-3 times to fully remove them. It’s also important to follow label directions carefully and ensure even coverage across affected areas. Treating early in the infestation will always give the best results.

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Battle Insecticide

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Pre-Emergent or Post-Emergent Herbicide?

Pre- and post-emergent herbicides are essential tools for maintaining a healthy, weed-free lawn. Understanding how and when to use each type can make a significant difference in preventing and controlling unwanted weeds throughout the year.

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What Are Pre-Emergent Herbicides?

These are herbicides designed to stop weeds before they even appear. They work by creating a barrier in the soil that prevents weed seeds from germinating and establishing. They are best applied at specific times of the year. Typically around early to mid Autumn and Spring, just before weed seeds begin to sprout. Pre-emergents are particularly effective against annual grassy weeds such as Crabgrass, Summer Grass, and Winter Grass.

Oxafert, which combines a herbicide with a fertiliser, is a great option as it allows you to feed your lawn while also preventing weed growth. An alternative option is Barricade, which is a liquid that is sprayed on to the lawn. For best results, pre-emergents should be applied before these weeds are seen in the lawn, as they will not remove anything that has already germinated.

oxafert pre emergent

What Are Post-Emergent Herbicides?

These herbicides are used to treat weeds that have already appeared. These products target actively growing weeds and are absorbed through the leaves, working down to the root to eliminate the plant. Post-emergents are ideal for tackling broadleaf weeds such as bindii, clover, and dandelion, as well as other more specific kinds of weeds like Nut Grass and Mullumbimby Couch.

All Purpose Weed Control is a popular option, specifically formulated to control a wide variety of broadleaf weeds and is safe for use on couch, bent, kikuyu, paspalum, buffalo, zoysia, fescue and rye lawns.

all purpose weed control

How Do I Apply My Herbicide?

Both types of herbicides can be applied in liquid or granular form. Although granular options are far less common for post-emergent herbicides, as a result, application methods differ slightly between the two. However, for pre and post emergent herbicides, you should always follow the application rates on the bottle. You should also check that it is safe for use on your turf type. For more herbicide application tips you can check out our blog here.

For pre-emergent application, Oxafert is a granular option best applied with a spreader and requires watering in after application. This allows the product to reach the soil where it prevents weeds from germinating. Barricade is a liquid option that is best applied with a sprayer and requires watering in after application.

oxafert preemergent
Oxafert Pre Emergent Herbicide

For post-emergent application, All Purpose Weed Control is sprayed directly on to the lawn with the hose on bottle it comes in. Estate Broadleaf Herbicide is another option that comes as a concentrate. For application, it should be mixed in a knapsack and applied to the lawn with a sprayer.

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All Purpose Weed Control

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How To Help Your Lawn Stay Healthy in Extreme Weather

Has recent extreme weather left your lawn looking worse for wear? Wondering how to help it bounce back before the cooler months arrive? In this blog, we take a look at how extreme conditions can impact your lawn and share some practical tips to help it recover.

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How To Help Your Lawn in Hot and Humid Weather?

Hot and humid weather can create some challenging conditions for your lawn, including increased disease pressure, heat stress, reduced evaporation, and rapid growth. However, there are a few simple management practices you can follow to help your lawn cope during these conditions.

How Should I Water My Lawn?

Water your lawn in the morning before the heat of the day. Avoid watering in the late afternoon or evening, as this can leave the lawn sitting damp overnight and create ideal conditions for disease to develop.

water lawn

How Often Should I Mow My Lawn?

Although it is best to avoid mowing when the lawn is wet, it is still important to mow regularly when possible. If there is a break in the weather and the grass has had a chance to dry out, even later in the day when there has been no rainfall, take the opportunity to give the lawn a mow and keep on top of its growth.

How Can I Stop Soil Compaction?

When soil remains damp and foot traffic continues, compaction can occur much more quickly. If your lawn is struggling or certain areas are experiencing drainage issues, aerating the soil can help relieve compaction and improve soil structure. This can also assist the lawn in drying out more efficiently.

aerating

How To Help Your Lawn in Hot and Dry Weather?

When the weather turns hot and dry, lawns can quickly become stressed. Common issues that may occur under these conditions include heat stress, dry patches, and hydrophobic soils. Here are some tips to help your lawn cope during periods of hot and dry weather.

Should I Apply A Wetting Agent To My Lawn?

Wetting agents like Lawn Soaker help the soil absorb water more effectively. This will help moisture to move down into the soil profile where the grass roots need it most. This helps your lawn make better use of available water and reduces the risk of heat stress.

Lawn Soaker Hose-On
Lawn Soaker Hose-On

If water is still struggling to soak into the soil, aerating the lawn can help improve penetration and further assist with water absorption.

When should I water my lawn?

Using the right watering practices is key to helping your lawn manage hot conditions. Rather than watering lightly and frequently, it’s better to water for a longer period but less often. This encourages deeper root growth and helps the lawn access moisture further down in the soil.

Always aim to water in the morning before the heat of the day, using a sprinkler that provides even coverage across the lawn. We have some further tips on correct watering practices here.

How To Help Your Lawn in Wet Weather?

During periods of wet weather, lawns can remain damp for extended periods, which may lead to a range of issues. Some common problems associated with prolonged wet conditions include waterlogged soil, drainage issues, and increased disease pressure.

waterlogged lawn

How Can I Improve the Drainage on My Lawn?

If drainage has been an issue during wet weather in the past, improving your lawn’s drainage can help the grass dry out more quickly and reduce the risk of damage.

For minor drainage problems, there are some steps you may be able to take yourself to help improve water movement through the soil. We have some further tips on how to do this here. However, in more severe cases, it is best to consult with a drainage professional to determine the most suitable solution for your area.

Can I Mow After Rainfall?

After periods of prolonged rainfall, it’s best to wait until the lawn has had a chance to dry before mowing. Mowing wet grass can lead to uneven cuts and may place additional stress on the lawn.

If the grass has grown taller than usual while waiting for the lawn to dry, consider raising your mowing height for the first cut. You can then gradually lower it back to your usual mowing height over the next few mows. We have some further tips on mowing a wet lawn here.

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Attracting Native Wildlife to Your Lawn

Australia has an incredible diversity of wildlife with many of these native animals providing benefits to your garden like pollinating plants, helping to control pests, and improving the health of your soil. By attracting these animals to your lawn, you can receive these benefits while also helping to keep the local ecosystem balanced. In this blog we’ll cover a few ways that you can attract native wildlife to your lawn. For more information on how to attract native birds to your lawn, you can check out our blog.

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Plant Pollinator Plants Around Your Lawn

Growing a variety of pollinator plants in your backyard will create a food source for a range of native animals, attracting them to your lawn. The pollinator plants can attract native birds, bees, and butterflies. By having a variety of pollinator plants, you will provide several options for the native animals in your area.

Smaller insects like native bees and butterflies will prefer open flowers that they can easily access.

Native birds like lorikeets will prefer plants with blooms rich in nectar providing a tasty food source.

Native pollinator plants options include bottlebrush, banksias, and kangaroos paw. Some of these plants will be better suited to specific regions of Australia. Get in contact with your local nursery to find out which ones will be best suited to your garden.

lorakeet bird backyard

Bird Baths and Water Sources

When it comes to supporting native wildlife, water sources are just as important as food sources, especially in the hot summer months. Bird baths can provide a place to bathe and drink for birds in your lawn. The best way to place these is to find a spot that is raised off the ground and near trees and shrubs, so that they feel safe from predators. Changing the water in the bird bath every few days will help to keep it clean and keep native birds visiting your garden.

If you have enough space in your lawn, a small pond can attract several different kinds of animal. Frogs, lizards, and dragonflies will all use ponds as a place to rest, breed, and drink. Surrounding a pond with some small rocks or dense plants provides shelter and protection, making it more enticing for the native wildlife.

bird bath backyard

Leaf Litter in Garden Beds

Leaf litter plays an important role in the ecology of your lawn. Leaves and debris create a habitat for insects. This, in turn, creates a food source for native birds, lizards, and frogs who will all be attracted to your lawn. This leaf litter can also provide shelter for smaller lizards and frogs. They will use it to hide from predators and regulate their temperature in hotter weather.

As it decomposes, the debris will improve the soil health in your lawn. It releases nutrients into the soil and helps retain moisture in the ground.

Instead of raking and throwing away leaf litter and debris, try to leave some in garden beds or in quiet corners of your lawn. You may even want to mix in some sticks and barks to make a functional habitat for reptiles and insects.

Native Trees and Shrubs

Native trees and shrubs provide wildlife with essential shelter, nesting sites, and protection from predators.

Dense shrubs and bushes like westringia or tea trees provide shelter for smaller birds like wrens and finches. These small birds prefer thick plant cover that allows them to hide from predators and build nests that are hidden.

Larger trees like eucalyptus and paperbarks provide nectar and seeds, and attract insects which many animals feed on. The canopy of these larger trees also provides perching and nesting spots for birds like cockatoos, kookaburras, and rosellas.

By filling your lawn with native trees and shrubs, you provide native wildlife with a safe, long-term home.

Kookaburra backyard

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What is Slime Mould, and Do I Need to be Worried?

Have you noticed unusual or strange growths appearing on your lawn lately? It could be Slime Mould, a curious, harmless growth that can show up in wet and cool weather or hot and humid conditions, like we’ve been experiencing recently. So, what should you do if Slime Mould appears on your lawn? Let’s find out…

Scientific name: Myxomycetes

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What Are Slime Moulds?

Despite the name, Slime Moulds aren’t true moulds. They belong to the group Myxomycetes, part of the kingdom Protozoa, which means they are neither plants, animals, nor fungi.

Because slime moulds aren’t true fungi, they cannot cause lawn diseases and are completely harmless to your lawn.

Why Do Slime Moulds Grow?

Slime Moulds usually start to appear after periods of heavy rain, excessive irrigation, or high humidity. They are also more likely to thrive when the lawn contains plenty of organic matter and microorganisms, including decaying plant material, soil fungi and bacteria, or a thick layer of thatch in the turf profile.

slime mould

What Do Slime Moulds Look Like in Lawns?

Slime Moulds can come in a variety of colours, including grey, white, orange, purple and black.

They can appear in a variety of forms. Some look like a powdery or crusty coating on the grass blades, others resemble thousands of tiny eggs, and some are compared to dog vomit!

slime mould

Are There Different Types of Slime Moulds?

When it comes to Slime Moulds, there are two main types: cellular and plasmodial. Of these, plasmodial Slime Moulds are much easier to spot in nature.

Some of the most common plasmodial Slime Moulds include:

  • Fuligo septica – also called the “dog vomit” Slime Mould, yellow in colour.
  • Physarum cinereum – appears as black or grey spots.
  • Mucilago crustacea – forms a white or yellowish mass.

Facts:

  • There are over 1,200 known species of Plasmodial Slime Moulds.
  • Australia has the largest number of known Slime Moulds of any region of the southern hemisphere.

Slime mould

Do I Need to Remove Slime Moulds?

Slime Moulds usually look worse than they actually are! They won’t harm your grass, but they aren’t the most visually appealing thing to have growing in your lawn. To remove them, simply use a broom or garden rake to brush the slime off the lawn.

Once the weather dries out and the ideal growing conditions disappear, Slime Mould will usually clear up on its own.

If damp conditions persist longer than you’d like, aerating the soil and reducing excess irrigation can help keep Slime Mould at bay.

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Can I Install a New Lawn in Autumn?

While most people think that they must install a new lawn in spring or summer, autumn can often provide better conditions for laying new turf. With cooling air temperatures but warm soil, conditions are primed for turf to establish. In this blog, we look at why you should install a lawn in autumn. For more information on the installation process, you can check out our blog on how to install a new lawn.

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Why Lay a New Lawn in Autumn?

  • Warm soil temperatures which encourage root growth, but cooler air temperatures that reduce heat stress on the grass.
  • Less irrigation is required in autumn due to the temperature being cooler than in summer and spring.
  • You allow the turf to establish before winter dormancy, ensuring a fast recovery and strong growth once spring arrives.

By laying your new lawn in autumn you can greatly reduce your water usage. As air temperatures are lower than in spring and summer, and rainfall is often far greater, you can significantly reduce the amount of watering the lawn requires. In some colder areas this can mean watering half as often as you would during spring and summer.

The autumn weather also provides ideal conditions for grass to establish. Warm soil temperatures allow the roots of the grass to develop before the cold of winter arrives and the grass becomes dormant, but cooler air temperatures reduce the stress on the grass. As temperatures begin to decline through the season, the risk of your lawn suffering heat stress and having its establishment stunted decreases.

What if Temperatures Have Dropped?

In many areas of Australia, towards the end of autumn temperatures can begin to drop rapidly. Though this may lead to some hesitancy regarding laying new turf, this is nothing to worry about. Laying turf once the weather is cooler and the grass is in dormancy means that the lawn won’t root down properly until the weather begins to warm again in spring. This doesn’t mean the grass is dead, simply that it is waiting until temperatures rise to properly establish itself. Keep traffic and mowing to a minimum and the lawn will be fine once spring arrives. You can check out our blog on installing a new lawn in winter for more information.

turf during winter

What Turf Variety Should I Lay?

There are many factors that affect which turf type will suit you best. Your climate, budget, sunlight, and the amount of wear the lawn receives are just a few.

If you have a lawn that receives direct sunlight throughout the whole day, you can take your pick of almost any grass variety.  However, if your lawn is shaded during the day and only receives a few hours of direct sunlight, your options are restricted. Sir Walter DNA Certified, will be the best option for you as it is an industry leader in shade tolerance, requiring as little as 3-4 hours of direct sunlight a day. We also have our beautiful zoysia grasses Zoysia Australis and Sir Grange Zoysia, both of which have gorgeous soft leaves and a beautiful green colour which gives a lawn a lovely aesthetic. Alternatively, if you are looking for a hearty grass that is drought resistant and can stand up to the wear and tear of pets and kids, take a look at our fast-repairing TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. TifTuf is the only grass to be SmartDrop Certified globally for its high drought tolerance and minimal water requirements. This, in combination with the cooler temperatures and higher rainfall of the autumn months, means you can significantly reduce the amount of water required for the establishment of your lawn.

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What Next?

Once you have decided on a turf type, the next step will be contacting your local Lawn Solutions turf supplier. All our turf suppliers are AusGAP certified, guaranteeing that you will always get turf of the highest quality. This certification requires constant monitoring and assessment of the grass, ensuring it is free of weeds, pests, and diseases.

Don’t wait, install your lawn this autumn and have the lawn of your dreams ready for spring.

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