There’s no denying it: Spring has sprung! As we shake off the winter blues and head outdoors to enjoy the warm sunshine, there’s a list as long as your arm of gardening jobs that are waiting to be done! Perhaps the most important of these tasks is removing weeds from the lawn and garden areas… […]
Sometimes garden maintenance seems never-ending. Weeding, mulching, watering… not to mention constant repairs to areas that are prone to erosion… These jobs are laborious and mundane, and so often it seems that nobody notices unless they aren’t done! We get it: these jobs ain’t fun. And that’s why many successful gardeners opt to use landscape […]
Nasty; destructive; silent invaders. They mightn’t be big, but they can do big damage. When it comes to maintaining a beautiful home lawn, sod webworm is high on the list of hated enemies! What is Webworm? Sod webworm is the caterpillar of the webworm moth. It is generally about 25mm long and has a […]
Cold; wind; rain; frost; snow… brrrr! Winter has really set in! And while these chilly and miserable days don’t exactly inspire us to get out into the garden, we do enjoy looking out on our beautiful, lush lawn while we snuggle up by the fire with a hot chocolate…! So, what are the tricks […]
To sand or not to sand? – it’s definitely a point of contention between gardeners! Applying sand to lawns is an old tradition, in fact, it has been done in on Scottish golf courses since the sport was invented. But with many of today’s homeowners taking up holistic gardening practices, some say that adding sand […]
Every yard needs some shade. But too much can be a real problem. Boggy lawns, damp garden beds, overly dry soil, and sickly-looking plants can all be caused by too much shade. Reducing the amount of shade is sometimes necessary, although it requires careful planning and observation – don’t be tempted to hack into everything […]
Summer; autumn; winter; spring: your lawn needs to be healthy and vibrant, whatever the weather! We get it: it can be a challenge when you have pets and children giving it a hard time, or when the weather is hot and dry. But the good news is, it’s not really that hard to maintain a […]
It’s not just a little bit too long: this grass is very long! In fact, it’s the kind of grass that’s up to your knees as you’re walking through it. Now, if this was a feed paddock on your farm or a picture of the African savannah, that’d be ok. But it’s not: this is […]
We love them; they’re part of our lives; we wouldn’t be without them! Across the country, pets have become a very important part of many Aussie families! And the good news is that your pets and your lawn can get along fine – you don’t have to sacrifice great turf for your adorable pooch! In […]
Should I be adding compost to my lawn? Seriously? Yes, absolutely! Relax! We’re not suggesting you rush out and dump your potato peelings, apple cores, and tea leaves straight onto the grass! But that compost pile that you’ve been feeding for a long time has been slowly breaking down, and now that it looks, […]
