Lawn Solutions Ferris WG Herbicide is for the post-emergent control of certain broadleaf weeds and grasses in turf and for the suppression of Winter grass and Bahia grass.
Ferris WG Controls
Broadleaf Weeds:Bindii, Black Thistle, Catsear, Cotula, Cudweed, Guildford (Onion) Grass, Medic, Mouse Ear Chickweed, Oxalis, White Clover, Onion Weed and False Onion Weeds.
Apply as a foliar application to actively growing weeds and not to weeds under stress.
Always apply with a non-ionic surfactant at the recommended rate on the surfactant product label.
How to Apply Ferris WG
Ferris WG Herbicide is a granular concentrate that requires mixing with water in a knapsack for application, with calibration involved to understand how much water to mix with the product.
Application Rate
Use 1g with approximately 10 litres of water for 100m2 of coverage.
Comes with 2g spoon – 1/2 x Full Spoon (1g/100m2).
Ferris WG Herbicide
Product Details
Provides control of hard to kill weeds.
High level of safety on Couch, Kikuyu and most Buffalo varieties.
Broad spectrum of weed control – Single pass solution.
Low application rates and low active ingredient output.
Provides suppression of difficult to control grass weeds like Wintergrass and Bahiagrass.
Vacate Dual Action Fungicide is a broad spectrum fungicide for use on Lawns, Azaleas, Roses, other general ornamental garden plants. The product provides systemic and contact disease control, both on a preventative and curative basis.
Vacate Dual Action Fungicide Controls
Anthracnose, Brown Patch, Winter Fusarium, Leptosphaerulina, Curvularia and Dollar Spot in lawn situations.
In ornamentals, it controls Azalea Petal Blight, Myrtle Rust, Botrytis Blight, Leaf Spots as well as Mildew.
Size
Vacate Dual Action Fungicide is available in a 100ml concentrate.
Vacate Fungicide
Approximate Area of Coverage
Coverage is dependent on situation being treated. Please refer to product information leaflet for more information.
How Vacate Fungicide Works
Vacate Dual Action Fungicide contains the active ingredients Trifloxystrobin (100g/L) and Tebuconazole (200g/L).
One active ingredient (Tebuconazole) is systemic in the plant and moves to the leaf tips once it enters plant parts. The other active ingredient (Trifloxystrobin) bonds strongly onto plant surfaces providing long lasted, weather protected disease control.
Vacate Fungicide Application
Vacate Fungicide is a concentrate that requires mixing with water in a knapsack for application, with calibration involved to understand how much water to mix with the product.
For preventive control, apply every 21-28 days when conditions favour disease development (e.g. warm, rainy weather).
For curative control, apply when disease symptoms first appear and repeat every 14-21 days. For Brown patch control use the watering can method to ensure product is washed into the crown and root zone.
Vacate Fungicide Application Rate
Anthracnose, Brown Patch, Winter Fusarium, Leptosphaerulina, Curvularia
Spray: 29 drops in 1L water over 10m2 or one entire 15ml tube in 7.5L water over 75m2.
Dollar Spot
Spray: 43 drops in 1L water over 10m2 or one entire 15 ml tube in 5L water over 50m2.
Product Details
Effective combination of two fungicides
Systemic and contact disease control
Tested on a range of different plants for suitability
For all lawns and most trees, shrubs and flowering plants, Lawn Launcher is a mix of fertiliser and Premium Water Crystals to give a new lawn a superior start. Launcher supplies essential nutrients for strong plant and root establishment. Plus, the moisture magnet water crystals reduce the risks involved in lawn establishment or plants dying off during water restrictions or extreme heat.
Lawn Solutions Lawn Launcher should only be applied on top of the soil prior to laying a new lawn. DO NOT apply Lawn Launcher above the lawn.
Launcher is a mix of high quality starter fertiliser and Moisture Magnets Premium Water Crystals, which are small free flowing white granules that resemble sugar crystals when dry. On the introduction of water they swell dramatically to become super absorbent sponges. When placed in the root zone of plants they capture and store several hundred times their own weight in water and soluble compounds such as fertiliser.
95% of absorbed water and nutrient is available back to the plant on demand through their roots, which grow directly into the water swollen crystals. Moisture Magnets store water exactly where the lawn and garden needs it every time it rains, significantly reducing the need for hand watering of your lawn and garden.
Lawn Launcher’s water saving ability has been recognised with the Smart Drop Certified stamp of approval. Lawn Launcher will reduce your lawns water requirements during establishment and help it utilise the water available as efficiently as possible. Lawn Launcher is an essential water saving product when installing or establishing a new lawn.
Nutrient Analysis
15:0.7:4 + 19% S, 1.5% Ca, 2% Fe & 5% volume of water crystal.
Lawn Launcher
Product Details
Lightly rake into turf underlay to a depth of approximately 30mm before installing turf.
Water thoroughly once used for planting in both potting mix and soil.
A sprinkler is a crucial part of your lawn care regime. Keeping your grass well-watered throughout the year goes a long way to having a beautiful, luscious lawn. From fun flowers to cutting edge technology, here are five fun sprinklers you can use to upgrade your irrigation game.
This LED Water Sprinkler is a fun way to upgrade not only your irrigation game, but also your lawns curb appeal. These fun lights will water your lawn through the day and light up your lawn through the light. Not just serving a practical purpose, this is a great way to turn your lawn into the envy of your neighbours, day and night.
Arc Sprinkler for Corners and Garden Beds
Gardena 8133-20 Contour Adjustable Arc Sprinkler
Are you looking to make lawn watering a little easier? Well, this sprinkler might be the upgrade you need. The Gardena Contour Adjustable Arc Sprinkler is designed for irregular lawn shapes, helping water reach the areas that need it without wasting as much on paths, garden beds or corners. With adjustable spray distance, multiple spray patterns and custom contour settings, it brings a smarter, more tailored approach to keeping your lawn looking its best.
Fun Kids Sprinkler Sprayer
Helisoaker Rotating Helicopter Sprinkler
For a sprinkler that turns lawn watering into backyard entertainment, the Holman Helisoaker is a fun upgrade from a standard spray head. Its helicopter-style design spins in a circle, sending water from 21 spray nozzles to create a cooling zone that kids can run through on hot days. With a lawn mounting spike and the ability to daisy chain multiple sprinklers together, it’s a simple way to make summer watering feel more like a mini water park for your family.
Self-Propelled Metal 2-Speed Sprinkler
Pope 10m Adjustable Speed Lawn Water Tractor Sprinkler
Large lawns are no match for the Holman Solid Metal Travelling Sprinkler. Its self-propelled design follows the path of your garden hose, allowing it to move across the lawn and water a much larger area without needing to be constantly repositioned. With durable metal construction, a 2-speed gearbox and the ability to travel up to 60 metres, it’s a clever option for giving big lawn areas a more even, hands-off soak.
Garden Bed Flower Sprinkler
Crazy Daisy Sprinkler
If you want a sprinkler that brings a bit of personality to the backyard, the Crazy Daisy Sprinkler is a fun little upgrade from a standard lawn sprayer. Its dancing flower design wiggles and spins as it waters, creating a playful area that both kids and dogs can enjoy, while still giving the garden a drink. With a stable double-prong base and hose adapters included, it’s an easy way to make summer watering feel less like a chore and more like backyard entertainment.
For all your lawn care tips and advice, check out our lawn blogs here.
Carrot Weed, also known as Annual Button Weed and Common Cotula, is a low-growing annual winter weed, which is very similar in appearance to Bindii. In this blog, we take a look at what Carrot Weed is, its key identifying features, plus the best way to remove it.
What Are Carrot Weeds’ Identifying Features:
Low-growing weed
Fine, fern-like leaves
Tap root
Small, white, and pale yellow flowers
Carrot Weed Characteristics
Carrot Weed is a perennial herb that establishes quickly, flowering in late winter to spring and germinating in spring and autumn. This weed can be identified by its carrot-like leaves and its small yellow flowers.
What Are the Differences Between Carrot Weed and Bindii?
Both Carrot Weed and Bindii are very similar in appearance due to their fine, fern-like and carrot-like leaves. However, there are a few key differences.
Carrot Weed Features:
Flowers in early winter
Doesn’t produce any burrs when it flowers
Has a taproot
Bindii Features:
Flowers late winter and spring
Produces sharp and painful burrs when it flowers
Has fibrous roots
Where Does Carrot Weed Grow?
You will mostly find this weed growing in moist, damp soils. If you do have this weed growing in your lawn, ensure you are not overwatering your lawn. We also recommend addressing any drainage issues that may be causing your lawn to remain damp for an extended period.
This weed is mostly found across SE QLD, NSW, Victoria and some regions of SA and WA.
How Does Carrot Weed Spread?
This weed spreads only by its seeds. One flower from this plant can produce up to 50-90 seeds, with a mature plant producing 205 to 1,275 seeds.
How Do I Remove Carrot Weed?
If there is only a small amount of the weed growing in your lawn, the best and easiest way to remove it will be to simply pull it out by hand. Find the centre of the plant where the taproot is located and carefully pull it out.
If there is a bit too much growing there to remove by hand, we recommend treating it with a broadleaf herbicide. Something like Estate Herbicide, Ferris WG Herbicide or a Dicamba based herbicide (Dicamba products are not safe for use on buffalo lawns).
For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.
Are you just getting started on your lawn care journey and feeling a bit unsure about whether to repair or replace your grass? Sometimes, a little TLC is enough to get things back in good shape. Other times, starting fresh is a simpler way to save time and get the results you want a little sooner.
When deciding whether to repair or replace your lawn, we recommend asking yourself two questions:
How Much of Your Preferred Grass is Present?
When assessing your current lawn, one of the most important factors is how much of your preferred grass type is growing.
If a fair amount of your preferred lawn type is already growing, repairing your existing grass is a viable option.
However, if there are large bare areas, or grass coverage is very minimal, or if the majority of the yard is covered with weeds with little to no grass, your best option in most cases will be to returf your lawn.
What Is Your Timeframe for Getting Your Lawn in Better Shape?
If you only have a short timeframe to work with and need to get your lawn looking good quickly, returfing will be the best option if extensive damage is present. However, if you have a longer timeframe to work with, repairing your lawn remains a great option.
How Do I Install a New Lawn?
When looking to install a new lawn, there are a few simple steps to follow to ensure you get the best results:
Remove all plant material with a non-selective herbicide like Roundup or Zero. Repeated applications may be needed.
Give the area a low mow with a catcher on to pick up and remove dead plant material. Turn over the soil base with a rotary hoe to help loosen up the soil profile.
Bring in a quality sandy loam (80% sand, 20% loam) of around 100mm and level with a rake or lawn leveller.
Just before you roll out your new lawn, apply a starter fertiliser like Lawn Launcher to help give your new lawn an extra boost.
Roll out your new lawn!
When choosing your new lawn type, consider who will be using the lawn, how much sunlight it will receive, and how much lawn maintenance you wish to do. For more information on choosing the best grass for you, have a chat with your local Lawn Solutions Member.
Lawn Solutions Australia offers a wide range of turf types to suit every home and budget. You can check out our extensive range of premium turf options here.
For a more in-depth guide on how to install your new lawn, check out our Laying Turf page.
How to Repair an Existing Lawn?
If you are planning on repairing your existing lawn, we recommend the following:
Assess Your Soil
Before getting started on the lawn itself, you will need to ensure the grass has the right foundation to thrive. Some factors to consider include:
Is the soil hard or compacted? If so, aerate your soil. This will help ensure the roots of your lawn can spread back over the soil more easily.
When watering the area, does it absorb down into the profile or pool at the surface? If water pools at the surface, consider aeration and applying a soil wetter like Lawn Soaker to help water penetrate.
Is my soil’s pH within its ideal range? For more information on ideal pH ranges, checking, and correcting soil pH, check out our Soil pH blog.
Check out our Healthy Soil blog for more information on how to improve your soil health.
Remove Weeds and Unwanted Grasses
Your next step will be to remove any weeds or unwanted grasses. If there are only a handful of weeds growing, the best and easiest way to remove them is usually by hand. However, if there are too many to pull, an herbicide may be required.
For removing common broadleaf weeds like Clover, Bindii, Oxalis, All Purpose Weed Control and Estate Herbicide are ideal options. For more information on how to remove other weed types, please check out our Ultimate Weed Guide for weed identification and treatment tips.
When it comes to removing invasive grasses, hand removal is usually the best option. However, for grasses with a bulb in the soil, such as Nutgrass, Onion Weed and Mullumbimby Couch, an herbicide is required. Please check out our Invasive Grasses blog for the best way to tackle invasive grasses in your lawn.
Encourage New Growth
Now that the weeds are gone, it’s time to focus on recovery. Keep in mind that during winter, you may not experience as much growth and repair as you would in the warmer months of the year.
If your grass hasn’t had any fertiliser applied over the last few months, now is a great time to do so.
For spring, summer and autumn applications, we recommend using a granular fertiliser like our Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. This contains a great combination of fast- and slow-release granules, giving the lawn a good up-front boost and continuing to feed it over a longer period.
Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser 10kg
In winter, it is best to stick to a liquid fertiliser like Exceed, which is absorbed by the grass’s leaves for more effective nutrient uptake.
Exceed 2L Hose On
Follow Up with Regular Mowing
Moving forward, the most important thing you can do is mow your lawn regularly. By doing so, you will help encourage new and consistent lateral growth. Regular mowing also reduces plant stress by avoiding excessive leaf blade removal.
This entire process of getting your lawn back into better shape will take some time. However, with some perseverance and regular, ongoing maintenance, you will see improvement in your lawn’s health and appearance.
For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.
A well-designed garden layout can make lawn care noticeably simpler. Many homeowners focus on turf selection, but the way a space is planned often has a bigger impact on how easy the lawn is to maintain.
Good landscaping design reduces mowing time, improves turf health, and helps prevent common long-term issues such as patchiness and uneven growth.
Planning your outdoor space before turf is installed
Before laying turf, it is important to consider how the space will actually be used. This includes sun exposure, foot traffic, and how different areas of the garden will function day to day.
Lawns perform best when the layout matches real conditions on site. For example, sunny, open areas are better suited for high-use lawn space, while shaded or low-traffic areas may require a different approach or reduced lawn coverage.
This early planning stage is often the difference between a lawn that is easy to maintain and one that requires constant attention.
Designing lawn areas that are easy to maintain
Simple lawn shapes are easier to manage. Straight or gently curved edges allow for quicker mowing and reduce the need for detailed trimming.
Complex layouts with narrow strips or fragmented lawn sections tend to increase maintenance time and make it harder to achieve a consistent finish.
Clear boundaries also help keep lawn edges tidy and reduce grass encroaching into garden beds or paved areas.
Pool & Backyard Upgrade Lindfield by Willow Wood Projects
Using zoning to reduce lawn stress
Breaking the garden into zones helps reduce pressure on the lawn. High-traffic areas should be clearly defined, while decorative or low-use spaces can be separated through planting or hard surfaces.
This approach prevents overuse in certain sections and allows turf to recover more effectively. It also creates a more balanced outdoor space that is easier to manage throughout the year.
The role of edging and garden structure
Strong edging between lawn and garden beds helps maintain clean lines and reduces ongoing maintenance. Without clear separation, grass tends to spread into planted areas, increasing trimming and upkeep.
Timber edging or built garden borders can improve structure and make maintenance more predictable. This is where professional carpentry and landscaping work can support long-term lawn performance.
Drainage and sunlight considerations in layout design
Poor drainage or limited sunlight can quickly affect lawn quality, regardless of turf type. Layout decisions should allow for adequate water movement and ensure key lawn areas receive sufficient light.
Avoid placing large lawn sections in areas that naturally hold water or remain heavily shaded. Adjusting the layout early prevents ongoing issues such as weak growth or uneven coverage.
Linking layout with turf performance
Different areas of a garden may require different turf characteristics depending on their use and environment.
High-use zones benefit from more durable turf, while shaded or low-maintenance areas require varieties that can tolerate lower light conditions.
When layout and turf selection are considered together, the lawn is more likely to establish evenly and remain in good condition over time.
Pool & Backyard Upgrade Lindfield by Willow Wood Projects
Professional landscaping and long-term results
Professional landscaping helps ensure the layout is practical as well as visually balanced. Factors such as mowing access, drainage flow, and boundary definition are considered at the design stage rather than after installation.
This approach also allows for better integration of fencing, garden structure, and outdoor living spaces, creating a more functional and low-maintenance result.
A well-planned landscaping layout directly improves how easy a lawn is to care for. Simple design choices made early in the process can reduce maintenance, improve turf performance, and create a more durable outdoor space over time.
Ever walked through the yard only to find tiny, sticky seed clinging to your socks, shoes or pet’s fur? You may have brushed up against Velcro Weed. Its name comes from the seed pods which hook on to almost anything they brush past. While it can be difficult to treat, repeated applications of a non-selective herbicide can help remove it from your lawn.
What Is Velcro Weed?
Velcro Weed, also known as Silverleaf Desmodium, is a creeping broadleaf weed that can quickly overrun large sections of your lawn due to its vigorous growth. It is commonly found alongside pavers, garden beds, disturbed soil, and lawn edges where it creeps into your turf.
The weed has two easily identifiable features.
The first are its leaves, which grow in groups of three leaflets. These leaflets grow in a teardrop shape and have a pale, silvery centre which is distinct from most other broadleaf weeds. Small, pink or white flowers can also sprout from these leaflets.
The second identifying feature is its seed pods which grow in a small sprout that looks like a green bean. These pods are covered in small, hooked hairs, which allow them to stick to clothing, shoes, and pets, breaking apart into segments upon contact, making them particularly easy to spread around a lawn.
How Can I Treat Velcro Weed?
The best way to treat the weed is to act quickly before it can set seed. Once the seeds set, they spread easily across the lawn so the earlier you can remove the weed, the better. Regular mowing will also assist with keeping stopping velcro weed as a healthy, thick, lawn will help to block out any weeds and keep the lawn looking great.
Younger plants can often be removed by hand, but it is important to remove the tap root in one piece. Watering the soil to soften it, along with using a trowel or spade can help with removal. However, if the plant is more mature, a herbicide can be a better method of treatment. There are no selective herbicides registered for the removal of Velcro Weed from lawns, meaning that you will need to use a non-selective herbicide like Roundup or Zero. These products will harm your lawn if not carefully applied so take your time when applying the product. We recommend using a weed wand or small paint brush to help get an accurate application to the leaf of the weed.
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