Whilst we know that it is important to have our cars serviced regularly, we usually forget the importance of giving our lawn mowers a service.
Author: Kim Tranter
The Art of Edging
Finishing your lawn off with a nice edge is much like adding a frame to a painting and will make all the difference in the final presentation of your lawn.
Why regular mowing is important
Sometimes there’s always something better to do than spend a portion of your weekend mowing the lawn.
There’s those that are die hard lawn fanatics who love mowing regularly, and those that just simply find the thought of having to mow the lawn all the time as a massive annoyance.
If conditions have been ideal, you might be cursing the dreaded growth rate of your lawn. During times of rain, combined with high humidity, you might also find that you have been unable to get out and mow for weeks, even if you wanted to.
If your lawn is growing rapidly, it is important that you get out there and get on top of it regularly. Just remember it’s only a short amount of time before it will slow down and you can get back to the odd mow here and there when it needs it.
Why it’s Important to Aerate Your lawn
Your grass needs space below ground to take in air, nutrients, and water. Your lawns’ roots need to ‘breathe’.
Ultimately, aerating your lawn and allowing it to breathe benefits you. A healthy lawn can drop the temperature of your home’s surroundings, saving energy costs. But, aerating also helps to protect your lawn against a lot of common problems due to compaction: drainage issues, bare patches, weeds, dryness, fungal disease, fairy ring …
What is aeration?
Perforation of the soil to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots.
Why Height Matters
When it comes to your lawn, height does matter.
TifTuf – The Hybrid Bermuda Grass, forged by the best turf grass scientists
Did You Know: The world’s leading turf scientists chose to breed TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda (Couch grass) over 30,000 other turf varieties!
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Redcliffe Dolphins – New TifTuf sports field completed by Twin View Turf
The first solid turfed TifTuf sports field in Australia.
The Redcliffe Dolphins are a 2nd Tier Rugby League team in the Queensland Cup competition, located in the northern bayside suburb of Brisbane.
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Top 5 Tips for Watering your Lawn
Watering your lawn is one of the most important parts of caring for your lawn. Not watering enough leads to a range of different lawn problems and can ultimately lead to your lawn’s demise. On the other hand, watering too much can have adverse effects on your lawn as well.
So here are the top 5 tips we recommend in keeping your lawn well hydrated and drought tolerant, so it performs at its best.
Tip 1
Use sprinklers and soaker hoses for a more consistent spread of water to your area. Try not to hand water with a hose as this will only lead to inconsistencies in your watering. Please check out our blog for more information on different sprinkler solutions for your area here.
Tip 2
Water your lawn in the morning before the heat of the day. This will allow for the water to soak down into the soil profile so that it is available for the roots of your lawn to use, while minimising heat-related evaporation. It is best to avoid afternoon and night watering as it can become susceptible to fungal diseases.
Tip 3
Water for longer time periods, less frequently. Watering your lawn 2-3 times a week for half an hour each time is much better than watering your lawn 6 times a week for only 15 minutes. You want to train your lawn to be more drought-tolerant. Frequent short watering will only cause your lawn to become thirstier and less drought-tolerant.
Tip 4
Different lawn types require different amounts of water, so if you are looking to install a new lawn, look at each varieties drought tolerance. If you are after a drought tolerant turf type, TifTuf Hybrid Bermuda is one of the most water efficient grasses available. It is the only turfgrass in Australia to be awarded with the Smart Approved Water Mark for its superior drought tolerance, needing upto 38% less water than other turf types.
Tip 5
Varying weather conditions will require you to change up your normal watering routine. If there are a few days in a row of substantially hot weather, you may need to add some extra watering’s into your routine. Likewise, if you have a few days of wet weather, you don’t need to water your lawn during that time.
It is also important to abide by any water restrictions in your area. By ensuring you select a drought tolerant lawn and follow these simple steps it will be a lot more manageable for your lawn to cope during these restrictions.
For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.
Turf Installation & Initial Care – Best Practice Guidelines
Introducing Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia)
Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) – Unlike Any Other Lawn
- Exceptional shade & drought tolerance
- Very low nutrient and water requirements
- Fine bladed with vertical leaf posture
- Excellent late season colour retention & early spring green-up
Lawn Solutions Australia (LSA) have an extensive R&D program that includes partnerships with some of the world’s leading turf grass research facilities. Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) is a successful product of these turf grass breeders and has caught the worlds turf market by storm. Through this partnership, Lawn Solutions Australia has introduced Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) to Australia and it has instantly become a star player in the Australian turf industry.
Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) is a fine bladed premium turf variety, which has high shade tolerance and very low nutrient and water requirements. With a range of temperature and geographical adaptability, tolerance to varying pH levels and soil types, and a built-in mechanism to extract salts from the soil, Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) offers the greatest versatility and utility of any warm-season grasses available today. These characteristics, combined with it’s beautiful dark green colour, make it perfect for Australia.
Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) can also be mown short or kept longer making it a great option for sporting surfaces, golf courses in particular. Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) has been laid on renewed golf courses such as Killara Golf Club, Indooroopilly Golf Club and the newly constructed Teven Valley golf club, designed by Australian pro golfer Craig Parry.
Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) was originally developed for the golf industry, but it was soon discovered that due to its characteristics, it would make a fantastic home lawn. Pam and Mark from Queensland recently purchased Sir Grange from Twin View Turf for their home lawn and are absolutely in love. Check out what they had to say about their new Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) lawn here.
Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) is available exclusively from Lawn Solutions Australia members. To find your closest Sir Grange (Zeon Zoysia) supplier click here.