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Winter can be a tough time for your lawn, especially for those who live in colder climates. Frosts, icy winds, shorter days and colder nights can leave grass looking pale and tired. The best way to keep your lawn alive and thriving during winter is to prepare. Autumn is the perfect time to take a few simple steps that will go a long way to keep your lawn happy and healthy. Collect leaves and debris Over autumn, your lawn may become littered with leaves from deciduous trees. It’s important to address this quickly, as fallen leaves can shade your lawn,[...]
Anyone who takes pride in their garden knows the frustration of a yellowing lawn. Kikuyu grass is a beautiful and popular variety that has a particular reputation for losing its lush, green colour when exposed to the wrong elements. This can leave even the most experienced lawn-carers tearing their hair out and re-evaluating their whole system of maintenance. So, why does Kikuyu grass go yellow? There are a few simple reasons why Kikuyu or any type of grass can go yellow. Thankfully, they’re usually relatively easy to address so you can get your lawn looking green in no time. 1.[...]
A hot summer is guaranteed to wreak havoc on your lawn. With water restrictions, scorching temperatures and dry air, it’s no wonder that our grass ends up looking a little worse for wear. Here are some of our top tips to get your lawn looking green, lush and healthy in no time. Get Back To Watering It comes as no surprise that one of the best ways to bring your lawn back to life after a drought is to get back to regular watering. Make sure to pay attention to any water restrictions that are in place and follow accordingly.[...]
Whether you’re in the middle of a drought or the rainy season, irrigation can be a lifesaver for your lawn – literally. Most of the time, your lawn supplier can design and install an effective and long-lasting irrigation system. Other times, companies will prefer that you work with professional landscapers. When you decide to DIY anything, you’re on a steep learning curve unless you already have some skills for the job. While installing irrigation without assistance from your local lawn supplier may seem like the most cost-effective option at the time, it may not be the best choice in the[...]
Gardening is a wonderful, creative and fulfilling hobby, but it can also be confusing if you don’t know where to start. There will always be the ‘hot’ plants of the season but these won’t necessarily work in your garden. If you’re a beginner gardener or just need a refresher, here are some simple tips to help avoid overexposure in your garden. 1. Start slow. Perhaps you’ve just moved into a new house or are thinking of picking up gardening as a hobby. Either way, be slow to purchase your first plants. Spending a solid year watching how your garden changes[...]
We all know the benefits of planting a tree can have on our planet. Have you ever considered the benefit it may have on you personally? How about your bank account? Planting trees in your garden can have a remarkable effect on the energy bills we get every few months. Here’s how: Summer, winter and in-between there are a few different ways bushes and trees can be of great benefit to those energy bills. And the bonus… you’ll be contributing to saving the planet as well. Trees help to modify local climate by lowering air temperature, increasing humidity, influencing wind[...]
Grass, it’s green, most of the time, it’s beautiful underfoot and makes the yard look great… if we look after it. Kikuyu is one of the varieties of grass that can develop a thick thatch layer if you’re unsure about how to care for it properly. It’s getting close to summer and you may need some tips to ensure your lawn is green and lush for the entire summer. Thatch is the layer of organic matter between the root system below and the aboveground shoot. Some thatch is natural and good for a lawn, too much can bring problems with[...]
Planning a new garden or renovating an established one? Looking for tips on how to maintain palmetto grass or wondering where to establish a new veggie patch? Whether you’ve been blessed with ‘green fingers’ or not, it pays to do your homework before you dig in. While there are many aspects of your gardening project that are within your control, there are some that aren’t… and one of them is the sun! The Importance of Sunlight Different species of plants require different amounts of sunlight. From shade-loving ferns and mosses to sun-loving veggies and native flowers, each type of[...]
There are so many reasons to love your lawn. Lawns really do give back to the whole family. They help to create memories – either good or not so good (prickles anyone?). So if you’re going to have the opportunity to love your lawn in the coming warmer months you’ll need to LOVE your lawn. Here we have four things you should do every single week to really love your lawn. Give yourself that instant grass feeling when you walk out your back door. Tip 1: Trim The Top Mowing should happen at least once a week. When you[...]
You’ll know the lawn has been scalped if after mowing there are brown, sheared looking or scaled patches in your lawn. Grass needs the green blade to soak up the sunlight in order to photosynthesise (turn sunlight into food) and grow. When the lawn is scalped it means that the grass no longer has the ability to make its own food and may need help to repair itself. So, you’ve been a little too happy and pulled the lawnmower out and gone straight at your lawn without checking the blades. Now your back yard looks like a kid who took[...]