February 2025 - Lawn Solutions Australia

Month: February 2025

Transform Your Turf with ColourGuard Plus

Posted on by Sarah

In the competitive world of turf management, first impressions matter. Whether you’re managing the pristine fairways of a golf course, the high-traffic grounds of a sports stadium, or the lush expanses of public parks, the appearance of your turf is paramount.

Enter ColourGuard Plus — a solution designed specifically for the Australian market by Lawn Solutions Australia. This innovative product is not just about aesthetics; it’s about delivering superior performance and value to the commercial turf industry.

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What is ColourGuard Plus?

ColourGuard Plus is a 100% Australian-made liquid turf colourant and fertiliser that enhances the natural colour of grass while promoting healthy growth. Unlike traditional turf colourants that simply coat the grass, ColourGuard Plus provides nourishment and protection, ensuring that your turf looks its best year-round.

Key Performance Attributes

Instant, Long-Lasting Green: ColourGuard Plus delivers an immediate boost in colour, transforming dull, patchy turf into lush, vibrant green spaces. This effect lasts up to three months, ensuring your turf looks impeccable regardless of the season.

  • Advanced UV Protection

Harsh Australian sun can cause turf to fade and dry out. ColourGuard Plus acts as a sunscreen for your grass, providing essential UV protection that helps maintain colour and health, even during peak summer.

  • Improved Drought Tolerance

In regions prone to water restrictions, keeping turf green and healthy can be a challenge. ColourGuard Plus enhances the turf’s ability to retain moisture, reducing the frequency of watering without compromising on appearance.

  • Environmentally Friendly

As a 100% Australian-made product, ColourGuard Plus is formulated to be safe for the environment, pets, and people. It is biodegradable and free from harmful chemicals, making it a responsible choice for your turf management needs.

  • Benefits for Turf Professionals

Cost-Effective Solution: By extending the green life of your turf and reducing the need for excessive watering and maintenance, ColourGuard Plus offers a cost-effective solution that maximises your budget while delivering premium results.

  • Versatile Application

Whether you’re treating a small area or an entire sports field, ColourGuard Plus is easy to apply and provides consistent coverage. It can be used on all turf varieties, making it a versatile tool in your turf management arsenal.

For landscapers, sports turf curators, superintendents, and council turf managers, maintaining a lush, green turf is crucial for all key stakeholders. ColourGuard Plus ensures that your turf is always in peak condition.

By choosing ColourGuard Plus, you’re not only supporting a 100% Australian-made product but also partnering with a company that understands the unique challenges of turf management in Australia – Lawn Solutions Australia.

To learn more or to place an order, visit Lawn Solutions Australia and experience the difference that ColourGuard Plus can make for your commercial turf management.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Lawn This Autumn

Posted on by Sarah

Did you know that Autumn is one of the most important times of the year for your lawn? Your lawn may be facing general wear and tear from Summer or might just need a bit of extra love to ensure it is going into the cooler months the healthiest it possibly can be.

In this article, we share some of our favourite Autumn Lawn Care resources with you.

Have You Checked Out the TurfTalk Podcast?

Are you looking for a lawn care podcast to give you tips, tricks and inspiration for caring for your lawn? Make sure you check out the TurfTalk Autumn Lawn Care podcast episode here.

In this episode, Joe and Nath discuss how Summer can often throw some challenges at our lawn. They also shed some light on how you can get your lawn in its best shape before the cooler temperatures set in.

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Ultimate Autumn Lawn Care Video

We also have a handy Autumn Lawn Care Guide video that looks at pre-emergent herbicides, nutrient needs and mowing requirements for Autumn.

Tips For Caring for Your Lawn This Autumn

  • Should I Prune Back Trees and Shrubs This Autumn?

During the cooler months of the year, there will be fewer hours of sunlight, which can affect the health of your lawn, especially if it is in a shaded area. If your lawn has any non-deciduous trees and shrubs that shade it, we recommend pruning them to allow more sunlight to reach the lawn.

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  • Should I Water My Lawn in Autumn?

Although temperatures will start to cool over the coming weeks, your turf may still need water, especially if you get the odd hot day or windy conditions. Common signs that your lawn needs a bit of extra water are if the leaf is wilting or losing colour, or footprint marks left behind in the grass when walking on it.

  • Should I Apply a Pre-Emergent Now?

Pre-emergent herbicides like Oxafert and Oxafert Plus are one of our favourite products to use in Autumn. They work by stopping weed seedlings during germination, before they have a chance to start growing in your lawn. Your pre-emergent application should be timed with the conditions in your local area. Seasonal Winter weeds including Winter Grass will start germinating when the average soil temperature is below 14 degrees, so it is best to time your application just before this occurs. For most regions of Australia, this will be around mid to late Autumn. However, it is a good idea to start planning your application now.

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Oxafert Pre Emergent Herbicide

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  • Is Autumn a Good Time to Remove Weeds from My Lawn?

Removing any weeds that have infiltrated will ensure your grass will have enough to grow back over and recover before your lawn enters dormancy where your lawns growth is less active.

For controlling common broadleaf weeds in your lawn like Bindii, Clover, Oxalis and Cudweed, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like All Purpose Weed Control, available in a 2L hose-on bottle. If you prefer a concentrate option, we recommend Estate Broadleaf Herbicide.

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Estate Broadleaf Herbicide

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All Purpose Weed Control

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If you are unsure of what type of weed you have growing in your lawn and want to find the best way to remove it, check out our Ultimate Weed Guide or the Lawn Solutions Australia App.

For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.

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How to Help Your Lawn in Hot and Humid Weather

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Has your lawn faced long, hot days, followed by humid afternoon storms recently? How do these extreme conditions affect your lawn, and how can you help it during this weather? Let’s take a look…

How Can I Prevent Disease in My Lawn?

These hot and humid conditions can often cause the perfect breeding ground for disease. However, there are some prevention techniques that can be implemented to help stop a possible fungal disease in its tracks.

Reducing shade to the lawn by pruning back any surrounding trees and shrubs will allow for evaporation, helping the area dry out quicker. If the area can dry out quicker, it will be less likely to face issues with disease. Reducing shade will also allow the grass to photosynthesise more, helping with the lawn’s overall growth and health.

What Time of Day Should I Water My Lawn?

Adjusting your watering techniques is essential to help prevent your lawn from sitting damp for extended periods of time. If there is a hot day predicted and you need to water the lawn, we recommend doing so in the morning before the heat of the day. Afternoon/night watering should generally be avoided as the lawn will sit damp for an extended period.

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Should I Use a Wetting Agent?

To help get the most out of rainfall or when irrigating your lawn, we recommend using a wetting agent like Lawn Soaker. Wetting agents can help water-repelling, and hydrophobic soils better absorb water so that it can get to the roots of the grass rather than pooling on the surface. Lawn Soaker is available in an easy-to-use hose on bottle, helping make application easier than ever.

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Lawn Soaker – Soil Wetter

Why is Regular Mowing Still Important?

When you mow your lawn on an irregular basis, the grass will become more sparse and weak. During these times, especially with hot and humid conditions, the lawn will become more susceptible to disease. Regularly mowing will ensure your lawn stays the healthiest it possibly can.

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So, How Regularly Should I Mow?

As a rule of thumb, we recommend mowing your lawn frequently enough so that only one-third of the leaf is removed with each pass.

How Can Aeration Help in Hot and Humid Weather?

Aeration is the process of opening up the soil profile to allow water, nutrients and air to flow better within the soil. This process can be achieved in numerous ways, but one of the most effective ways to aerate is by using a simple garden fork. To aerate, drive the fork into the profile of the grass. Then, give the fork a good wiggle to help fracture up the soil. Drive the fork into the ground around 10 cm apart and repeat this process across the lawn.

With all of these methods combined, your lawn will be better equipped to face the hot and humid temperatures that this summer brings.

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For more seasonal lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.

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What Is the Best Grass for Small Spaces?

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When it comes to small outdoor spaces, choosing the right grass can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking to create a lush backyard sanctuary or a practical patch of lawn, selecting a grass variety that thrives in your environment is key. In this blog, we take a look at some of the best turf options for small outdoor spaces.

But First, Why Does Grass Variety Matter in Small Spaces?

Small spaces often come with unique challenges like limited sunlight, higher foot traffic, or exposure to heat from surrounding walls and pavements. The right grass can help you create a resilient and visually appealing lawn that complements your lifestyle.

Things to Consider Before Choosing a Variety for Your Lawn

  1. Assess how much sunlight your area receives

If you are unsure of how much light your area gets, we recommend taking photos of your area at 2-hour intervals throughout the day. E.g. 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm. These photos will give you a better indication of sunlight in your area so you can choose a suitable turf type.

When assessing your areas shade, it is also important to take note of any trees or plants that will grow and shade the area in the coming years.

  1. Determine how much wear your area will receive

When turfing smaller areas where pets and kids will be using the lawn, it is important to note that the grass is likely to experience more wear in a smaller area compared to a larger lawn as there will be less space for play. Choosing a grass that will be able to withstand this increased wear is important.

What Is the Best All Round Grass for Small Spaces?

Sir Walter DNA Certified is the best all round grass for smaller spaces. Sir Walter has a high shade tolerance needing a minimum of 3-4 hours of direct light per day to thrive. This is a family friendly, low maintenance grass with a beautiful soft broadleaf that is great with pets and kids. Sir Walter DNA Certified is also versatile grass suited to a range of climates all across Australia.

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Is Zoysia Australis Ideal for Smaller Lawns?

Zoysia Australis is also another ideal option, with qualities similar to Sir Walter DNA Certified but with a finer leaf. The Zoysia Australis has a medium leaf width and a beautiful blue/green colour. Zoysia Australis will need a minimum of 4 hours of direct sun per day with less mowing requirements. This is an ideal option for Aussie backyards as it has a good wear tolerance and recovery.

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What Grass Should I Use If My Lawn Will Get Lots of Wear?

If your lawn will get lots of traffic from pets and kids and will get plenty of sun, an ideal option to look into is TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda. TifTuf has superior wear tolerance and a fast-repairing nature, so if it becomes damaged by pets or kids, it will repair itself quickly. It also has a superior drought tolerance and is formally recognised as Smart Drop Certified. While this grass performs fantastically, it also has a soft, fine leaf and can be maintained at a lower height of cut for a more manicured look. With TifTuf, it is also important to note that it requires a minimum of 6 hours of direct light per day to thrive.

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If you would like some more specific advice on choosing the best grass type for your area or are ready to get your new lawn, get in touch with your local Lawn Solutions Australia member here.

For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure to check out our other lawn care blogs here.

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