Month: August 2025

Not sure which sprayer to use on your lawn, how much water you need, or whether you really need to clean your sprayer afterwards? In this blog, we break down everything you need to know about using knapsack and pressure sprayers from choosing the right type to proper cleaning, calibrating your sprayer and application tips.

Skip to: Which Sprayer Size Do I Need for My Lawn? What is a Boom Sprayer? Different Nozzle Settings on Garden Sprayers, How Much Water Do I Need to Use When Spraying My Lawn? Should I Clean My Garden Sprayer? Which Sprayer Should I Use?

Which Sprayer Size Do I Need for My Lawn?

When choosing what size sprayer for your lawn, you firstly need to assess your lawn size. If you have only a small lawn area of around 10m2 of less, you should be able to get away with using a small hand 1-2L pressure sprayer. For any larger area sizes, we recommend using a sprayer with a hose and trigger sprayer to help make application an easier task.

Lawns up to 150 – 200m2 using a 5L to 8L sprayer like the Husqvarna 8L Manual Sprayer will be able to do an effective job.

For lawns larger than this, you should be able to achieve coverage with an 5L to 8L sprayer by breaking up the lawn into different sections, and the fill up your sprayer again for the remaining sections. Alternatively, a larger backpack sprayer, like the Husqvarna 15L Backpack Sprayer is ideal.

How Much Water Do I Need to Use When Spraying My Lawn?

When using domestic fertilisers, herbicides and fungicides on your lawn, they generally will state on the label how much water is needed for application. However, when using commercial style products, they will often require you to calibrate your sprayer. By calibrating your sprayer, it allows you to know exactly how much water is needed to cover your area size, so that you can apply the exact amount of product that is needed over your area size. This stops you from either over or under applying the product.

Check out our blog on How to Calibrate A Sprayer here for more information on how to do this.

Different Nozzle Settings on Garden Sprayers

When applying products to your lawn, most garden sprayers allow you to adjust the nozzle by twisting it to change the spray from a fine mist to a larger droplet. Some models also come with a set of interchangeable nozzles designed for different applications. If you’re purchasing additional nozzles, it is best to make sure they’re compatible with your specific sprayer model.

What is a Boom Sprayer?

Boom sprayers are extensions attached to the wand, typically mounted on a tee bar with two or more nozzles. They allow you to cover larger areas more efficiently and in less time. When purchasing a boom attachment, make sure it comes with the correct adaptors to suit your specific sprayer model.

Should I Clean My Garden Sprayer?

With knapsacks and pressure sprayers, after use it is important to ensure you properly clean the sprayer. By doing this, it will help ensure no chemicals are left sitting in your sprayer, which can cause the deterioration of seals, which will lead to poor pressure and leaks.

Solo Sprayers recommends using the “triple rinse” method. This method includes the following:

1. Rinse the tank firstly with water. Fill the tank with water, then shake and dump the remainder of the product.
2. Fill the tank with water and dishwashing liquid. Then shake the tank and spray the solution through the pump to flush the system.
3. Fill the tank with clean water, shake the tank and then spray the water to flush the pump system again.

Source – Solo Sprayers.

Which Sprayers Should I Use?

If you are just starting out on your lawn care journey and good and sturdy sprayer, brands to look out for include Husqvarna, Ryobi and Nylex.

If you are after wanting a commercial grade sprayer that will have a range of nozzles and replaceable seals, we recommend having a look into Solo Sprayers and Silvan Sprayers.

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

Couch lawns like TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda are a favourite for many Aussie homes, particularly for high wear areas, and for those who want a more manicured look. In this blog, we take a look at how to best care for and maintain a couch lawn.

Skip to: How Often Should I Mow My Couch Lawn? Should I Fertilise My Couch Lawn? How Much Water Does a Couch Lawn Need? What Weed Killer Can I Use on a Couch Lawn? How Much Sunlight Does Couch Grass Need?

How Often Should I Mow My Couch Lawn?

Couch lawns are faster-growing grasses and will require more frequent mowing compared to other turf types like buffalo and zoysia grasses. Couch grasses are mown shorter than other turf types, ideally between 5 to 30mm.

As couch grasses are faster growing, you will need to ensure you are mowing regularly. This is particularly the case throughout the warmer months when the grass is growing at its fastest.

The frequency you need to mow at will be dependent on the temperatures in your region. However, as a general guide, it is best to ensure you are mowing frequently enough so that only one-third of the leaf is removed with each pass.

Throughout the warmer months of the year, if your lawn is growing too fast to keep up with, we recommend using a plant growth regulator (PGR) like Primo HG or Primo Maxx. A PGR will help slow down your lawns vertical growth. This will also help divert it into lateral growth, helping your lawn become thicker.

Should I Fertilise My Couch Lawn?

Generally, couch grasses like TifTuf won’t require as much nitrogen as other grasses like kikuyu or buffalo grass may need.

If you are using a liquid fertiliser like Exceed, we recommend applying 4 times a year, once in spring, summer, autumn and winter.

If you are using a granular fertiliser like our Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser or ProPlus Mini Prill, as there will be more nutrients supplied over a longer period of time, you will only need two applications per year. Once in spring and again in autumn.

How Much Water Does a Couch Lawn Need?

Once a couch lawn is fully established, it will only need watering on an as needed basis. Usually, rainfall will be able to cover your lawns water requirements. However, if you are going through a dry period, your couch lawn may need additional water to help keep it in good shape.

Some tell-tale signs that a couch lawn needs watering include:

• Wilting leaf
• Leaf is losing colour
• If lawn is looking dry or crusty in hot weather
• When walking on your lawn and a footprint is left behind on the grass, your lawn is likely lacking water

When watering your lawn, it is best to do so in the morning before the heat of the day. Avoid late afternoon/night, as this can lead to fungal issues.

What Weed Killer Can I Use on a Couch Lawn?

The vast majority of weed killers available on the market are safe for use on couch lawns. However, it is always best practice to read the label before use.

If you do have a QLD Blue Couch lawn, it will be more sensitive to particular herbicides, so you will need to be careful to fully read the label instructions.

 How Much Sunlight Does Couch Grass Need?

Couch grasses are sun loving turf types and will need an absolute minimum of 6 hours of direct light per day to thrive. If your couch lawn gets less than this, you may need to give any surrounding trees and shrubs a prune back. This will help allow more light back to the lawn.

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

With so many different lawn care products on the market, it can often be tricky to find out exactly what you need! In this blog, we are taking a closer look at three lawn care products that will provide your lawn with the best bang for your buck this spring.

What Fertiliser Should I Use on My Lawn?

As you may know, applying a well-rounded fertiliser to your lawn in spring will give it a healthy boost and set it up for the warmer months ahead.

The three key macronutrients found in most lawn fertilisers are Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium, commonly referred to as NPK.

• Nitrogen is responsible for promoting healthy leaf growth and colour.
• Phosphorus is responsible for root development.
• Potassium aids in the overall function of the plant.

While macronutrients are key, it’s also important to look at micronutrients, which provide a more balanced boost for your lawn.

When it comes to choosing a fertiliser, our go-to product is Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. It has a balanced NPK ratio of 16% N, 0.7% P, 4% K, along with trace elements including Calcium, Iron and Sulphur. This fertiliser also contains both fast and slow-release granules, delivering an immediate hit of nutrients as well as a sustained boost for up to 12 weeks.

Can a Pre-Emergent Herbicide Help My Lawn?

Pre-emergent herbicides are one of the most underrated products in the lawn care industry! Weeds in your lawn can not only impact your garden’s aesthetic but can also be a real nuisance if they continue to spread. This is where a pre-emergent herbicide like Oxafert can come in handy.

This style of lawn care products work by creating a barrier at the soil level, affecting weed seedlings’ ability to germinate, stopping them before it has a chance to grow in your lawn. These herbicides will generally target seasonal weeds including Summer Grass, Crab Grass/Crowsfoot, Creeping Oxalis and Winter Grass.

As these are seasonal weeds, they generally appear once there has been a change in the average soil temperature. For summer weeds, this period typically occurs as temperatures begin to warm up, usually around early to mid-spring. For winter weeds, this will be when temperatures are cooling back down, usually around mid to late autumn. The best time for your Oxafert application will be just before these temperature changes occur in your local area.

By adding a pre-emergent herbicide like Oxafert to your lawn care schedule, you will be ready to take your lawn to a new, weed free level.

Should I Use Acelepryn on My Lawn?

Acelepryn based products like Grub Guard Ultimate are another great lawn care product to help level up your lawn. These products are designed to help prevent a large range of common lawn pests that can cause significant damage to a lawn over a short period. These pests include Armyworm (which can eat through a lawn in a matter of days), Lawn Grub (African Black Beetle Larvae), Argentine Stem Weevil, Billbug Larvae and Sod Webworm.

Grub Guard Ultimate, powered by Acelepryn, is one of the safest insecticides available on the market, as it targets only damage-causing insects. It is safe for use around dogs, cats, bees, earthworms, and mammals.

When Grub Guard Ultimate is applied at the higher application rate, it will remain active on the lawn for up to 6 months. This means that two applications a year will provide you with year-round protection from damage causing insects. For best results, we recommend applying in September/October and reapply in March/April.

The application rate for Acelepryn for treating African black beetle, Argentine Scarab, Argentine Stem Weevil larvae and Billbug Larvae is 1-2kg per 100m2. After spreading the granules out evenly, then water in with a minimum of 3mm of irrigation. For Caterpillars including Cutworm, Armyworm, and Sod Worm, the application rate is 1kg per 100m2. After application, delay mowing and watering for 24 hours. After 24 hours have passed, water the granules in.

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