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Liquid vs Granular Fertiliser: What’s Best for Aussie Lawns?

Liquid vs granular fertiliser: pros, cons and when to use each for Aussie lawns — plus how to combine both for best results. ...

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Broadleaf Weed Wipeout Tips: How to Take Back Your Lawn

How to wipe out broadleaf weeds like clover, bindii, oxalis, dandelion and capeweed and take back your lawn. ...

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Do Wetting Agents Really Work? How to Improve Water Penetration

Do wetting agents really work? How they fix hydrophobic soil, dry patches and runoff to get water soaking evenly into your lawn. ...

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Lawn Pigments Explained: Keep Your Lawn Green During Winter

Lawn pigments explained: how products like Pure Colour keep buffalo, couch and kikuyu lawns green through winter dormancy. ...

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How to Repair Patchy or Damaged Lawn Areas (Fast)

How to repair patchy or damaged lawn fast: fix bare spots from traffic, drought or pests without a full renovation. ...

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Top 5 Lawn Mistakes Aussie Homeowners Should Avoid

The top 5 lawn mistakes Aussie homeowners make — mowing too short, overwatering, wrong fertiliser and more — and how to avoid them. ...

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A quiet suburban street at sunrise with frosted lawns on either side of a footpath, a leafless tree in the verge, and brick houses with metal roofs lining the street.

Winter Lawn Care Guide: Maintain Healthy Grass in Cooler Months

Understanding What Happens to Your Lawn in Winter If you’re like most Aussie homeowners with Buffalo, Couch or Kikuyu grass, you’ve probably noticed your winter...

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Winter Grass (Poa Annua) Control: Preventing and Killing This Lawn Weed

Winter Grass (Poa annua) is one of the most frustrating lawn weeds for Australian homeowners. It sneaks into your lawn in the cooler months and...

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Best Ways To Get Rid Of Weeds In Your Lawn

The best ways to get rid of weeds in your lawn: identify the weed, choose the right selective herbicide and stop them coming back. ...

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Spring Lawn Care

Spring Lawn Care Tips for a Healthy Aussie Lawn

Spring lawn care tips for Aussie lawns: fertilising, mowing, weed prevention and pest control to make the most of the growing season. ...

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Lawn Renovation Preparation: How to Set Yourself Up for Success

How to prepare for a lawn renovation: planning, timing, products and equipment to set yourself up for success before you scarify or topdress. ...

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Pre-emergent

Pre-emergent and Grub Control Timing

Keeping your lawn lush and healthy in Australia isn’t just about fertilising and mowing, it’s also about getting the timing right. One of the biggest...

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