Lawn Aeration

Lawns can become dry and compacted over winter so aerate with a fork, or spiky strap on shoes,this will create little holes in your lawn, about 2 inches deep, that will help rain to penetrate through into the root system of your grass. We like to use artificial complete lawn fertilisers now in Spring because t...

Spring Lawn Tips

* Make use of the spring rain and feed your lawn. * Only topdress if necessary to make level. Take care with imported soil top dressing as it may contain weeds. We like Supertop Lawn Dressing by Amgrow. * Feed with s complete fertiliser in early April and early September. Spring rains will take the nutrient down ...

Winter Lawn Tips

* No need to mow the winter lawn often. * Watch out for bindii and winter grass. Remove with hand fork. * Aerate your lawn with a garden fork if the soil surface is mossy and sprinkle with sand. * Watch out for any freesias coming up through the lawn, and don't mow until your freesia display is over.

Autumn Lawn Tips

Autumn is a good time to feed your lawn especially after rain. Use an organic lawn food or a controlled release lawn fertiliser. Autumn is a good time to sow bare patches in your lawn. Lightly cultivate the soil and spread some good soil over the patch then sow the lawn seed. Keep just moist. ...

Summer Lawn tips

* Water once a month (greywater from the laundry is perfect) giving your lawn a deep soak with added seaweed to strengthen grass and help it withstand drought.* Sprinkle wetting agent over your lawn to help it absorb water.* Cover bare patches with compost (or soil conditioner) to encourage good coverage.* Don't scalp your l...