Lawns and Extreme Heat
Everywhere in Australia can be affected by periods of extreme heat so it’s important that you know how this can impact on your lawn and what to do about it. Sir Walter lawn is one of the most heat tolerant…
Storm Season is Here – Prepare Now!
There can be no denying that the storm season has arrived in South East Queensland. Now is the time to prepare to make sure that both our properties and our families are ready for what is shaping up to be…
Maintaining Your Lawnmower
We all know that during the Queensland summer our lawns will require more frequent mowing, usually every two weeks. To ensure a healthy lawn and to reduce the risk of damage to the lawn plants, you need to use a…
A Timely Reminder in the use of Chemicals
A news story broke recently of the tragic death of a South East Queensland man who accidentally swallowed a highly poisonous chemical when the pressure back-pack pump unit he was filling with herbicide cracked and the substance sprayed over him…
Christmas is only 7 weeks away but don’t panic
That’s right it’s only seven more weeks until Christmas; but really it’s no need to panic. While the food and present shopping can still be put off for a while longer there is something that does need to be sorted…
Chickens and Your Lawn
With raging debate over cage vs. free range eggs and the price of a dozen eggs rising all the time it’s no wonder that many South East Queensland families are turning to having chickens of their own. Easy to look…
Have you heard of Entomopathogenis Nematodes or Insect Killers?
If you have been searching for a natural alternative for treating lawn pests such as lawn grubs and black beetle larvae, nematodes may just be it! With positive research outcomes from the CSIRO and usage by commercial growers for a…
Buyer Beware when Buying Turf
The other day I was out at a branch of a large hardware superstore, that shall remain nameless, when I came across some rather cheap sounding turf all ready to be carted away right then and there. I mention this…