Spring Call to Action
The Spring season starts in a matter of days – time to get your lawn care plan of attack ready! Now is the time that your lawn plants move out of their dormant growing phase and into the growing phase,…
Bringing your lawn out of Winter
The warmer weather signals not only the end of Winter, but the beginning of the growing phase for many varieties of lawn types. Bringing your lawn out of Winter will require a change to your lawn care regime and a…
How to Treat a Compacted Lawn
If you have determined that your lawn is suffering from soil compaction then you need to take action. Due to compacted soil having less space in the soil that can hold air and water that is needed for optimum lawn…
Controlling weeds in the lawn
Weeds are the arch nemesis of all proud lawn owners. They are opportunistic, invasive and just plain annoying. They will compete with lawn plants for stores of water, oxygen and nutrients in the soil. Being opportunistic in matter, weeds will…
Which Mowing Pattern is Best?
Recently, we came across a debate raging in a local backyard and it was all about the best way to mow the lawn. He said, “straight up and down the yard”. She said, “round using the spiral effect”. They approached…
Are soil conditioners necessary for your lawn?
A soil conditioner, applied regularly, will keep your lawn healthy and green all year long. Adding a soil conditioner will also ensure that your lawn has the strength to handle weather extremes and fight off pest and weed infestations more…
Autumn Lawn Care Issues
Autumn is a great opportunity to prepare your lawn for the cooler weather that is upon us in South East Queensland. While we may not suffer the dramatic seasonal changes like our southern cousins the changes in rainfall and temperature…
Fixing a Muddy Lawn
Is your lawn a muddy mess from the recent, seemingly unending rain in South East Queensland? While a muddy lawn is annoying with the family tracking mud through the house, it can also open up your lawn to potential problems…