FAQs

How do I know if my lawn has army grubs? In late summer and during autumn it is important to keep an eye on your lawn for Army grub. A good way to find out if your lawn has Army grub is to soak a hessian bag with soapy water & place it on your lawn late in the afternoon and leave it overnight, lift it up in the morning and see if there is any brown grubs underneath it. A good indication of when you should do this trial is if you see any little brown moths flying around on your lawn. If there are little brown grubs in your lawn your local Bunning's store or nursery should stock Lawn army grub insecticide. It is best to apply late in the afternoon.
Please note: Keep Children and any pets off your lawn for two days after spraying.
How do I kill weeds in my lawn? We have been asked the question in the past about a little flowering stems in their new Palmetto or Sir Walter lawn. This is a natural characteristic feature in certain soft leaf buffalo Lawns, at certain times of the year. If these seed heads appear in your lawn just simply mow your lawn and these seed heads will disappear. Sometimes this is an indication that your lawn may need to be fertilized. Click on the "Lawn Care" icon for more information about fertilizing. If your lawn is struggling from wear and tear from pets, children playing etc. You may have some weeds appear in these areas. If this happens try pulling these weeds out by hand or if there are too many weeds to do this your local Bunnings store or nursery will have broadleaf weed killer. Make sure you read the directions of use section to make sure you purchase the correct chemical for your particular turf variety of turf.
Please note:Keeping your lawn well fertilized and healthy will keep your lawn weed free.
When can I walk on my new lawn? Keep off your newly laid lawn for at least three to four weeks to avoid foot print indentations in the lawn.
How often do I water my new lawn? You should soak your newly laid lawn well twice a week for the first two weeks than reduce down to approximately one good soaking a week.
How do I prepare the area for my new lawn? Click on to the "Installing" tab for all your preparation advice.
How much sun does my lawn require? Kikuyu, Wintergreen and Greenleas Park Couch, require full sun to perform at there best where Empire Zoysia can survive in some shade it still needs a minimum of six to seven hours sunlight a day. Sir Walter, Palmetto and Standard Soft Leaf Buffalo varieties will survive and grow quite well in as little as four hours of sun a day.
What time of the year can I lay my turf? You can lay turf all year round.
Please note: If you lay your turf in the cooler months you won't use as much water as the warmer months to get your lawn established.
How do I measure the area to be laid? To measure the area, simply measure the length and then the width of the area and then multiply them together. This will give you the amount of square metres you require. For difficult to measure areas you have to square off the area as best as you can then measure in small sections one section at a time than add them all together using the same calculation method.
How do I know when my lawn needs fertilising? A good indication of when your lawn needs fertilising is when seed heads appear on your lawn or when your lawn looses its lush green colour. You should be fertilising your lawn twice in spring time (September & October) and more importantly twice in autumn (March & April). In spring you can apply Shirley's no.17 lawn food or a similar product. In autumn (March) apply Scott's Lawn Builder and later in April a dynamic lifter product called Turf Lifter. Having a healthy lawn makes your lawn less susceptible to weeds.
Please note: Fertilising your lawn well in autumn will ensure you have a healthy lawn through the winter months.
I have Burn Patches on lawn. What should I do? When dogs urinate and leave burn patches on your lawn, it can be annoying. But we love our best friend so to help this problem, you can purchase Dog Rocks from Greener Lawn. Dog Rocks are made from naturally occurring paramagnetic igneous rock which when placed in water will filter out impurities found in tap water. Place the rocks in your dogs water bowl and rather than replace the water just top it up. You should notice a change in your lawns appearance within 5 weeks.
Do I have weeds in my turf or it is a seed head? When sudden changes occur in the weather for example extreme heat and rain (humid weather) Buffalo and other varieties may go to seed. This also may be an indication of the soil lacking nutrients if seed heads constantly appear. Fertilising is a good idea in this instance, if seed heads continue to appear you can use the Sir Walter Fertiliser or another similar product from your local nursery or Bunnings store. Seed heads can be mown and will not reproduce, all warm season grasses are grown from runners and do not come in a seed form.
How do I maintain my lawn? Fertilising - your lawn is important to achieve a healthy lush lawn. Lawn needs to be fertilised regularly to avoid seeds from weeds blowing into your lawn and germinating. If your lawn has patches from frequent traffic this is a indication that a lack of fertilising and also aerating the soil for the roots to be deeper established. Also try and keep of your lawn to help it recover. If you have a clay base below your soil it is a good idea to spread some Gypsum to break down compaction for the roots of the turf to grow deeper into the ground. Make sure to water the Gypsum in thoroughly.

If your lawn starts to yellow and loose its lush green colour then your lawn is showing a need for fertilising. Fertilise your lawn twice in spring (September & October) and more importantly twice in autumn ( March & April). In spring you can apply Sir Walter Fertiliser, Shirley's no.17 Lawn food or a similar product. In Autumn (March) apply Scott's Lawn Builder and later in (April) a dynamic lifter product called Turf Lifter. This will ensure you have a thick lush lawn to cope through the cool Winter months.

Mowing - your new lawn should be mown the first time after it has been laid when you cannot pick the turf roll off the ground and it has taken root. The first time you mow your new lawn be sure to set your mower to a higher cutting depth as not to damage the roll edges for the first few times. With Buffalo lawn the second or third setting on the cutting depth is best, for couch and kikuyu and other varieties the first or second depth setting is required. Mowing frequencies vary depending on the variety, the season, the type of soil and also the watering and fertilising rates as this determines the growth rate of your lawn. The more frequently you mow your lawn the less grass clipping which will result in a healthier lawn, less prone to diseases.

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