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...

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 ...

Get your lawn looking good for Christmas

As summer is upon us here are some things to do if your lawn is looking a bit tired coming up to Christmas.If your lawn is compacted get busy with the garden fork. Do not just punch holes in the lawn, but instead work the fork from side to side to break-up the surrounding soil. A compacted soil stunts growth and limits the amoun...