Sarah, Author at Lawn Solutions Australia

How Simple Changes Now Can Help Your Lawn in Winter

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah

With a few weeks of warmer weather still ahead, now is the perfect time to give your lawn a boost and get it in tip top shape before winter sets in. So, what can you do to get your lawn in its best shape? Let’s take a look…

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Should I Remove Weeds from My Lawn in Autumn?

Did you know there is no “right time” to remove weeds from your lawn? If weeds are present, it’s always best to act quickly to prevent them from spreading.

During Autumn, you may notice lingering summer weeds such as Summer Grass, Creeping Oxalis or Paspalum. You may also see some Clover or Winter Grass start to appear.

If there are only a few weeds growing, the best and easiest way to get on top of them is to pull them out by hand. However, if there are a few too many, you may want to consider using an herbicide to remove them.

For removing common broadleaf weeds like Creeping Oxalis and Clover, we recommend applying All Purpose Weed Control 2L Hose-On. Alternatively, if you prefer to use a concentrate product, we recommend Estate 250ml Concentrate.

How Can I Help Prevent Weeds from Growing in My Lawn in Autumn?

If your lawn often gets invaded with weeds in winter, now is also an ideal time to get on the front foot and look at using a pre-emergent herbicide. Pre-emergent herbicides work by creating a barrier at the soil level, preventing weed seedlings from germinating, stopping them from growing in your lawn.

When applying pre-emergent herbicides, timing is key. You want to ensure your application is done just before weed seedlings start to germinate. The two most important times of the year to apply are:

In autumn, just before temperatures start to cool
In spring, just before temperatures warm up

The exact time of when to apply these will be dependent on your local climate and the weather conditions in your area.

For pre-emergent herbicides, we recommend using either Oxafert 3kg (granular), or Barricade 250ml (liquid).

oxafert preemergent — Oxafert Pre Emergent Herbicide

Should I Apply Fertiliser to My Lawn in Autumn?

Did you know that autumn is one of the most important times of the year to apply a fertiliser to your lawn? By applying a fertiliser in autumn, you will be helping replace any nutrients that have been lost over summer. Fertilising your lawn now will also help prepare your lawn for the cooler conditions ahead.

When it comes to choosing a fertiliser for your lawn, our all-round favourite is the Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. This contains a balanced NPK ratio and other trace elements your lawn needs to thrive. The premium fertiliser also contains both a fast and a slow-release granule. This helps provide a quick boost in the lawn’s health, as well as a sustained boost over 12 weeks.

The Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is available in both a 10kg bucket and a 4kg bucket.

lawn fertiliser — Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser 10kg

If liquid fertilisers are your go-to, we recommend our Exceed Liquid Fertiliser. It is a great option for quickly correcting nutrient deficiencies, delivering a quick boost to your lawn’s health, and helping it recover from stress-related issues.

Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is available in both a 2.5L Concentrate, which covers up to 1,250m2 and a 2L Hose-On, covering up to 150m2.

Is It Important to Mow in Autumn?

You’ve probably heard it before, and for good reason, regular mowing is the key to a healthy lawn. Keeping up with a regular mowing schedule helps your lawn develop stronger roots, grow thicker and denser, lower the risk of disease, and can even help keep weeds at bay if you are not using a pre-emergent.

When it comes to mowing frequency, we recommend mowing regularly enough so that only one-third of the leaf blade is removed with each pass. This means mowing more regularly throughout summer, and less regularly in the cooler months.

For more lawn care tips and advice, please check out our other lawn care blogs here.

What is Your Lawn Telling You? How to Identify Potential Issues to Get Your Lawn Back on Track

Posted on February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 by Sarah

Has your lawn not been looking its best and are you often left wondering what your lawn actually needs to help get it back on track? In this blog, we take a look at some of the common signs that your lawn is in distress, and how you can help get it on the mend.

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Why Does My Lawn Have Blue/Grey Patches?

During recent hot weather, has your lawn started developing brown patches with a blue/grey tinge like this?

When turf starts to show these blue/grey tinge patches, this is a common sign that your lawn is facing heat stress. So, what can you do to help get your lawn back on track?

First, it is best to give the patches a light rake through to pick up and remove the dry plant material. This will help create more space for the healthy grass to grow back over. Then, give your soil a good aerate to help decompact the soil profile. This will help better allow for air, water and nutrients to reach your lawns roots. Following this, we also recommend applying a soil wetter like Lawn Soaker to help the soil better absorb water down into the soil profile.

wetting agent — Wetting Agent | Lawn Soaker

Over the following days and weeks, ensure you mow and water the lawn regularly to help it recover. When watering, ensure you water in the morning, before the heat of the day, for around 25 mins. Do this two to three times a week with a sprinkler that evenly covers the area.

Why Has My Lawns Leaf Curled Up on Itself?

Leaf blades that curl or fold in on themselves are a classic indicator that the lawn is not getting enough water. This response is common during prolonged hot and dry conditions as the plant tries to conserve water.

If your lawn is doing this, give it a good watering with a sprinkler that evenly covers your area. Water for around 25 mins, and water in the morning before the heat of the day.

Why Is My Grass Dying Off Quickly?

Has your grass has started to rapidly die off (over a few days) and damage is spreading? If so, this is a sign that your lawn may be facing an invasion of a pest called Armyworm. As the name suggests, Armyworm travel in large numbers, munching on your lawn.

Key identifying features of Armyworm include:

Three prominent white or cream stripes down its body
2mm to 40mm in length
Will curl up when disturbed
Are most active at dawn or dusk

If you are unsure whether there are grubs in your lawn, there is a quick and easy way to test. Use a big bucket of water, add some dishwashing liquid so it is a soapy mix. Then pour this over the edge of the grass where it is declining and where the grass is still healthy. If there are grubs present, they will then rise up to the surface to breathe. This is best done at dawn or dusk when they are most likely to be active.

If you do find Armyworms in your lawn, it is best to act quickly to help prevent any further damage from occurring. Please check out our blog here for more information on Armyworm treatment and prevention options.

Why Does My Lawn Lose Its Colour After Mowing?

If your lawn suddenly loses its colour after mowing, this is a sign that you are removing too much of the leaf. This process is known as scalping. Scalping your lawn can occur for two different reasons. The first, if your lawn is not mown regularly enough. The second is if your lawns levels are uneven.

When mowing, it is best to ensure you are mowing your lawn regularly enough so that only one third of the leaf is removed with each pass.

For more information on how you can help avoid scalping from occurring to your lawn, check out our blog here.

Why Does My Grass Look Pale/Yellow?

Is your lawn not looking as vibrant as it once was or is looking pale or yellow? This may be a sign that your lawn is lacking in nutrients. The best way to help replenish these nutrients is to apply a well-rounded fertiliser like the Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser.

The Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser has a balanced ratio of Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron and other important trace elements. This fertiliser also contains a fast and slow release granule. This gives your lawn a good up front boost in nutrients, as well as a sustained boost over a 12 week period.

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

What is a Red Parasitic Wasp, and Should I be Concerned?

Posted on February 26, 2026February 27, 2026 by Sarah

Don’t fear the name. While parasitic wasps may sound like something straight out of a horror movie, they are in fact, a protector of your lawn. These little wasps help remove insects and pests from your grass to keep it looking great year-round. However, when large numbers start to appear in your yard, that may be a sign that you have a grub infestation and need to act.

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Why Are Red Parasitic Wasps in My Lawn?

If these wasps are in your lawn, it is usually an indicator that you have lawn grubs. These wasps play an important ecological role by targeting lawn grubs during their life cycle. Female wasps lay their eggs in or on host insects such as lawn grubs. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae develop by feeding on the host, naturally reducing pest populations beneath the soil surface.

Are Red Parasitic Wasps Dangerous?

Although the name parasitic wasp often conjures the image of an aggressive stinging insect to mind, these red wasps will rarely attack unless provoked. The insects are not considered dangerous, do not build nests, and are not territorial. In the unlikely event of one stinging you, their sting will only cause some minor irritation that is usually short-lived.

How To Identify A Red Parasitic Wasp?

The insect has a few defining features that you should look for to identify it:

Red or Orange colour
Long thin body
Long Antennae
Blue or opaque wings.
Seen flying low above the grass looking for grubs

What Should I Do?

If you find an excessive number of these wasps in your lawn, it may mean that you currently have lawn grubs in your grass. You should perform a grub test to determine whether you have lawn grubs. This is a simple test that involves mixing some dish soap with water and pouring the mixture on your lawn. For more information you can head to our blog on lawn grub identification.

How Do I Treat Lawn Grubs?

If lawn grubs are present, what can you do? We recommend using a fast acting knock down insecticide like Lawn Solutions Battle. Battle Insecticide, which is available on the lawn store, is a knock down and residual pesticide that works by effecting lawn grubs that come in to contact with treated surfaces.

battle insecticide bifenthrin — Battle Insecticide

How Can I Prevent Lawn Grubs?

Is having these wasps and grubs in your lawn something that worries you? If so, we recommend using a preventative insecticide on your lawn. Grub Guard Ultimate, Acelepryn GR, and Acelepryn Liquid are all great options for safe and effective control of lawn grubs while not harming other non-target organisms like red wasps, bees, and earthworms.

Ensure that when using the products mentioned in this blog, always use as per the label instructions.

If you are in need of advice to identify and treat issues with your lawn, get in touch with Lawn Solutions or your local Lawn Solutions Australia member.

How was Stampede Selected?

Posted on February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 by Sarah

Stampede Hybrid Buffalo Grass (TAES 6756-29)

Stenotaphrum secundatum is a naturalised turfgrass species in the U.S. and Australia. Having many aliases, St. Augustinegrass and buffalograss are the most common names where it is cultivated as a turfgrass.

Stampede Hybrid Buffalo is an interploid hybrid St. Augustinegrass (buffalograss; Stenotaphrum secundatum). It was developed using embryo rescue technology through controlled pairwise crossing between a polyploid buffalograss (chromosome number: 2n = 2x = 30) and a diploid buffalograss (chromosome number: 2n = 2x = 18).

Turf producers seek cultivars with strong tensile strength and re-growth characteristics. Meanwhile, end-users are looking for traits such as dark green genetic colour and extended seasonal growth and sustained green cover (early spring emergence and late autumn dormancy).

Combining all target traits into a single hybrid cultivar is a challenging task.

Embryo rescue technology is one method that has been shown to overcome sterility barriers and develop improved interploid (polyploid and diploid) cultivars of St. Augustine grass.

Stampede Origin and Breeding History

St. Augustine Crosses were made at Texas A&M AgriLife Research-Dallas in 2016

Progeny from this hybridisation effort were recovered via embryo rescue technology. This pedigree produced 51 intraspecific progeny (TAES 6756-1, 2, …51) which were part of a population of 948 genotypes planted in a Dallas space plant nursery in 2017 with parental lines and cultivars.

Performance in multiple environments – After two years of field evaluation in Dallas, ‘TAES 6756-29’ emerged as one of 30 best performing genotypes.

These hybrids were advanced for further evaluation as part of the 2020 Specialty Crop Research Initiative across six locations (Riverside, CA; Dallas, TX; Griffin, GA; Tifton, GA; Citra, FL; Jackson Springs, NC) which were evaluated for three years (2020-2023) with commercially available cultivars included for comparison.

In 2022, TAES 6756-29 was one of 15 experimental lines and two cultivars tested in a replicated field trial at Lawn Solutions Australia in Jaspers Brush, NSW, Australia. Due to it’s performance across environments, TAES 6756-29 was given the elite experimental name ‘DALSA 2123’.

This cultivar was selected out of these Australian trials for expansion, with propagation and harvesting trials conducted to ensure it could be produced on a large scale. Trial material was also planted and observed in various Australian climates.

Overall, this cultivar now named named Stampede Hybrid Buffalo, exhibited strong drought tolerance, improved winter colour, darker genetic colour, increased disease resistance to grey leaf spot and spring yellowing.

Stampede also showed strong tensile strength and re-growth characteristics, traits that show significant wear tolerance and recovery, but also make it suitable for turf production.

After many years, we have managed to find a cultivar with the combination of target traits we were looking for, and we are so excited to share it with you all in 2026.

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5 Common Lawn Pests and Treatment Options

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Sarah

Has something been attacking your lawn, but you’re not sure what it is, or what the best treatment is? In this blog, we take a look at 5 common types of lawn pests, along with treatment and preventive options.

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What Are Common Signs of Lawn Pests?

If you suspect that your lawn is under attack from a pest invasion, there are a few common signs to look for:

Increased bird activity
Growing brown patches in your lawn
Increased moth activity around your lawn

What Are Lawn Grubs, and Do I Need to Remove Them?

Lawn Grubs, also known as African Black Beetles, have 4 common stages in their lifecycle: egg, grub, pupae, and adult. These pests will be active from September through to March.

Key identifying features of Lawn Grubs:

Pale cream/white body
Orange/yellow/brown head
15mm to 60mm in length

If you are only seeing a small number of grubs in your lawn and there is no visible damage, it is best to keep an eye on your lawn over the coming weeks and monitor for any changes in the lawn’s health.

If you do notice that damage is occurring, or there is a large amount of grubs present, we then recommend stepping in and using an insecticide for treatment. When it comes to product options, we recommend using Battle Insecticide. This will provide a quick and effective knockdown.

What Are Common Signs of Armyworm?

If damage has rapidly occurred over your lawn over a span of a few days, your lawn may be facing an invasion from Armyworm. Armyworm is mostly present around spring, summer, and early autumn.

Key identifying features of Armyworm:

2mm to 40mm in length
Three parallel white or cream stripes along their body
Stripes paired with black spots along its body

If you do spot one armyworm in your lawn, it is best to act quickly, as one caterpillar can lay more than 1,000 eggs within 4-10 days. Therefore, getting on top of an infestation quickly is key.

If you do happen to have Armyworms in your lawn, we recommend applying a fast-acting insecticide like Battle Insecticide or Baythroid Advanced as soon as you can to help prevent further damage. To ensure you are treating the entire lifecycle, we recommend a follow-up application 10-14 days after your initial treatment.

How Can I Prevent Armyworm and Lawn Grubs?

As pest pressures continue to rise over the coming weeks, it is important to note that there is a way to help prevent Armyworm and Lawn Grub attacks entirely. Acelepryn-based products like Grub Guard Ultimate 4kg, will provide up to 6 months of protection from these damage-causing insects on your lawn. So, for seasonal protection, apply every 6 months.

Do I Need to Be Concerned About Mole Crickets in My Lawn?

Mole Crickets are another type of lawn pest to keep your eye out for. These crickets mostly spend the majority of their lives underneath the soil and are primarily nocturnal animals.

Key identifying features of Mole Crickets:

30 mm to 40 mm in length
Shovel-like claws, which provide efficient burrowing abilities
Short back legs, ideal for pushing dirt
2 fine antennae on their face

If you do happen to find a small number of Mole Crickets in your lawn, this will generally not be a cause for concern. However, if they are causing damage to the lawn or are present in large numbers, you may need to act.

To remove Mole Crickets, we recommend using a fast-acting insecticide. For treatment, it is best to use either a Fipronil or Bifenthrin-based product. Battle Insecticide (Bifenthrin) is a great option.

Can Couch Mites Damage My Lawn?

Although these pests are not quite as common, Couch Mites are another lawn pest to keep your eye out for.

Couch Mites are a tiny, microscopic pest that can affect your lawn’s growth habit. One of the main signs that a lawn has been impacted by Couch Mite is that it will affect the growing point of the leaf, causing severe stunting and yellowing of the leaf. This causes the turf’s leaves to look like a “witches’ broom”. Although these mites will usually attack couch grasses, they can still appear in other warm-season turf types.

If your lawn is experiencing Couch Mite damage, it is recommended to use a miticide like Agador for treatment. You can find more information on how to best remove Couch Mites here.

Do Ants Cause Damage to Lawns?

Ants are an important animal to have in your garden’s ecosystem. They can help aerate soil, provide natural pest control, and help move organic matter within the soil profile. Due to these benefits, they are generally not considered to be a pest unless they are present in large infestations.

If your lawn does have a particularly large infestation, or damage has started to occur, you may want to look at removing them.

How to identify ant infestations:

Significant number of ant mounds
Dead and dry patches in the lawn with small holes nearby

When treating an active ant infestation, using a Fipronil or Bifenthrin-based insecticide, like Battle Insecticide is recommended.

For more lawn care tips and advice, please check out our range of other lawn care blogs.

3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Lawn Game

Posted on January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 by Sarah

Your lawn might be looking good… but what if it could look even better? If you’re ready to level up your lawn game, you’re in the right place. In this blog, we’ll share three simple steps that can help turn a good lawn into a great one.

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How Can Regular Mowing Help Take My Lawn to the Next Level?

We know this sounds very basic, but mowing your lawn on a regular basis is one of the best things that you can do for your lawn. If you think about high profile sporting surfaces, their ground crew are mowing on a daily basis so that their grass can perform at its peak. We’re not saying that you need to be mowing every day, but if you can mow more regularly, your lawn will thank you for it.

By mowing regularly, you will help encourage the lateral growth of your lawn. This will help your lawn become thicker and denser. This lateral growth will also help aid your grass repair from stressed areas more effectively. A thicker and denser lawn will also be able to better block out weeds.

When mowing, it is also important to ensure your mower is in shape. Ensure your blades are sharp and still have plenty of ‘meat’ still left on them. It is also important to ensure your lawn mower still has plenty of torque and power. These will all help ensure you will get a much cleaner cut when mowing.

If you are wanting to take your lawn mowing to the next level, using a cylinder mower that will use a scissor-like cutting action to cleanly slice the grass leaf get will help you get the cleanest cut possible.

How Can I Prevent Lawn Grubs and Other Pests from My Lawn?

If you have heard of lawn grubs or have been unlucky enough to have them invade your lawn, you will know that prevention is far better than facing an invasion from these pests. To prevent lawn pests we recommend using an Acelepryn-based products like Grub Guard Ultimate. This will provide up to 6 months of protection from damage-causing insects like Armyworm and Lawn Grubs. So, two applications will provide year-round protection.

Grub Guard Ultimate is not only effective but is also one of the safest insecticides that you can use on your lawn. It is safe for use around pets and kids, as well as earthworms in your soil, birds, and bees. Acelepryn-based products work by targeting a specific muscle receptor common to damage-causing insects. Other insects and mammals without this receptor will be unharmed.

Grub Guard Ultimate, powered by Acelepryn, is now available in a 4kg bucket and will cover up to 500m2.

How Can a Pre-Emergent Help Take My Lawn to The Next Level?

Pressure from weed invasions will always exist, whether weed seeds are carried underfoot, spread by birds, or blown in by the wind from surrounding neighbours’ lawns. Keeping up with general lawn care practices, such as regular mowing and weeding, can greatly reduce the number of weeds in your lawn. However, even with good maintenance, your lawn can still remain susceptible to weed invasions.

One way to help prevent weeds before they appear in your lawn is to use a pre-emergent herbicide like Oxafert or Barricade. These herbicides work by creating a barrier at the soil level. This helps prevent weed seedlings like Winter Grass, Summer Grass, Crowsfoot and Creeping Oxalis before they have a chance to grow and spread throughout your lawn.

There are a few key times throughout the year to time your pre-emergent applications. These are when annual weed seedlings are just about to germinate. We recommend applying a pre-emergent for Winter Grass prevention just before the temperatures are expected to cool in your region. For a colder climate like Victoria, this means getting your application down around late February to March and for other regions around April to May. For prevention of warm-season weeds, we recommend timing your application just before temperatures rise. This is usually around early to mid-spring for most regions.

What Pre-Emergent Should I Use on My Lawn?

When choosing pre-emergents, if you prefer to use granular products, we recommend looking at either Oxafert 3kg or Oxafert Plus 20kg. Both of these products will prevent seasonal weeds for up to 12 weeks. If a liquid product is more your style, Barricade 250ml is a great option. Barricade will remain active for up to 6 months. So only 2 applications will be needed per year for seasonal control.

Barricade pre emergent — Barricade Pre-Emergent

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

How to Help a Dry and Patchy Lawn

Posted on January 29, 2026February 12, 2026 by Sarah

Has your lawn become patchy with a lot of dry plant material? How can you help get it back on track? In this blog, we take a look at a step by step guide on how to help get your lawn back in shape.

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Step 1. What Is the Best Way to Remove Dry and Dead Material in My Lawn?

When first looking at getting your area to repair, the first step will be to pick up and remove the majority of the dry and dead plant material. By doing this, you will help create more space within the turf profile for the new plant material to grow back through.

To do this, we recommend raking through the area with a plastic rake. This won’t be too aggressive on the lawn but will effectively remove the unwanted material. When raking a buffalo lawn, be careful to ensure runners stay in shape and are not completely removed.

Step 2. Should I Aerate Damaged Turf?

Following this, it is then best to take a look at your soil. Often, if a particular area of your lawn has become damaged, aerating the soil can help. By doing this, it will help decompact the soil profile, allowing more space for air, water, and nutrients to move within the soil. This will help ensure the turf stays healthy.

One of the easiest ways to aerate your soil is with a garden fork. Simply push the garden fork down into the soil profile. Then give it a good wiggle to help fracture up the surrounding soil. Then repeat this process every 10cm across the affected area.

For more information on how to aerate your lawn, please have a look at our Aeration Blog.

Step 3. What Are the Benefits of Using a Soil Wetter?

If your turf has become dry and patchy, ensuring your soil can effectively absorb water down into the profile will help improve your lawn’s health. When soil becomes hydrophobic, water will either run off or pool at the surface rather than being absorbed into the soil profile. This is likely to be present in dry patches or heat-affected turf.

To help water better penetrate through the soil surface, we recommend using a wetting agent like Lawn Soaker. Lawn Soaker helps break down the wax-like substance, which can stop water from making its way down through the soil profile.

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Lawn Soaker is now available in an easy-to-use 2L Hose-On bottle and a 2.5L Concentrate.

Step 4. How Can I Help Promote New Growth and Recovery in My Lawn?

Now, let’s focus on how to get some good new growth and recovery back in these patches. There are 3 main things to ensure you are doing:

Watering Your Lawn

Water your lawn regularly while the turf is recovering. When watering your lawn, we recommend watering in the morning before the heat of the day and avoiding late afternoon/night watering. Depending on what the temperatures are doing in your local region, watering 2-3 times a week for around 25 minutes with a sprinkler that evenly covers the area will be sufficient.

Mowing Your Lawn

Ensure you mow your lawn regularly to encourage new, consistent growth. The exact number of times you need to mow will be dependent on a few factors, including your grass type, weather, time of year, product applications, etc. So, as a general rule of thumb, it is best to follow the one-third rule. This is mowing your lawn frequently enough so that only one-third of the leaf is removed with each pass.

Fertilising Your Lawn

Once the lawn has already shown signs of recovery and has experienced some new growth, look at applying a fertiliser to provide a boost in nutrients and growth. For fertiliser, we recommend using our Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser.

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

How GoTurf Transformed The Online Customer Experience

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Sarah

Our GoTurf farm, spanning over 150 hectares of turf, is tucked away behind dirt roads off the Bruce Highway. Surrounded by the Glass House Mountains and the Pumicestone Passage, it’s a strikingly beautiful location, but one that’s hidden from view.

For decades, we’ve mainly been wholesale, supplying resellers and fellow farms. We used to believe it wasn’t possible to sell turf online. After all, it’s a high-value purchase with customers typically spending thousands of dollars at a time. We thought they’d likely need to see us at the farm or a store first, and our numbers at the time supported that notion. Website conversion sat at 0.2%, meaning 99.8% of visitors were visiting our website but weren’t placing orders. The phone was almost our sole connection to retail, with 90% of retail orders being placed there.

If we wanted to grow direct-to-customer revenue, we didn’t have the advantage of high-traffic exposure that comes with main road frontage. As a family-owned operation with a lean team to grow, harvest, and deliver orders, we had to shift to digital channels for visibility and technology for operations.

Fast forward to 2025: We’re accepting the award for “Best Website Experience” at the 2025 Lawn Solutions Australia Conference and have seen a 350% increase in online orders. Here are the steps we took to get these results.

Building The Right Team

Our team are turf experts. Rather than try to master unfamiliar territory, we made a call to bring in digital specialists for website management, building our tech stack, conversion optimisation, and content creation. We reached out and brought contractors on board to assemble the team with the right expertise.

In doing so, we had answers immediately. Our 0.2% conversion rate wasn’t a product problem – it was a user experience problem. Ordering online was complex, from calculating quantities to understanding installation options. By combining our knowledge with digital expertise, the team set out to deliver online what we’d always provided over the phone.

Implementing The Right Technology

There are a lot of moving parts to turf farming, and the focus was on seamless integration. Our digital team moved us over to Shopify to handle our e-commerce front-end, and Turfware to manage our entire operation, including customer management, order processing, harvesting schedules, delivery routing, payment processing and more.

When you place orders online at goturf. com.au, everything flows automatically from Shopify to Turfware. Our team on the farm get their harvesting schedules, our drivers get optimised routes, delivery photos are captured and stored, and TurfWare (Turf Management Software) communicates all those updates to Klaviyo (email marketing provider), which then sends automated updates to customers via text and email.

With our tech stack, we were able to manage inventory across multiple locations while handling shipping calculations, delivery availability, and pickup scheduling. It eliminates manual data entry, reduces errors that cost time and customer confidence, and means our team can focus on what we do best: provide premium turf.

Meeting Customers Where They Are

One of the biggest challenges we faced was: how do you make complex turf orders as simple as phone conversations? The team implemented dynamic pricing that automatically adjusts for site preparation and installation services and created guided questionnaires recommending varieties based on soil conditions, sun exposure, and intended use.

We also added order weight displays for pickup planning, prominent “Call Us” buttons for queries, and volume discounts that automatically apply.

One thing that surprised us in this digital transformation: a significant portion of online orders came outside traditional business hours. Turns out people are looking into their turf projects well before and after work. This means we’re now capturing sales we’d never captured before with phone-only operations. Our online channels are working for us 24/7.

Now, our website isn’t set-and-forget. It’s continuously optimised based on customer behaviour, whether implementing installation quote forms or answering new frequently asked questions. We’ve also introduced review routing to give us a chance to reach a resolution if anyone happens to have less than 10/10 experience and get to see the feedback of satisfied customers across Google and Facebook reviews.

A Simple Social Strategy

Our content approach is straightforward: if customers ask us questions, no doubt others are searching for those answers online too. We address common industry queries across all channels – from soil preparation techniques and new lawn care to suitable pickup vehicles and turf maintenance needs.

Our social media isn’t about selling but about creating genuine community and providing helpful advice. We show the complete turf journey: sunrise harvests, the process from farm to installation, behind- the-scenes moments, maintenance advice, and customer transformations.

It’s Not All Digital

Our transformation wasn’t about choosing between digital and traditional channels. It was about creating an integrated system serving customers; however they engage.

We know some customers will always prefer face-to-face interaction, and while our Beerburrum location wasn’t a convenient location for most of our service areas, our Brendale Showroom opened in 2023, providing convenient access to products, equipment, and in-person advice. Some of the social media conversations we have led to talking to our team at Brendale, others to online orders, meaning a strong online presence drives offline engagement too.

This model works for our lean team while maintaining consistent service quality across phone, online, and in-person interactions.

What We’ve Learned

People do buy high-value turf online, provided the experience matches professional expectations and you can successfully transition to digital-first operations without losing the personal service that built your business. Our 350% increase in online orders proves digital transformation isn’t about abandoning what works, but extending your customer service excellence into digital channels.

Start with your customers’ needs, build the right team around the challenge, and let technology strengthen what you already do well.

The transformation is worth it, and it means you’ll serve your customers better along the way.

Transforming Streetscapes – Shellharbour, NSW

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Sarah

In the pursuit of sustainable urban landscapes, local councils are increasingly turning to turf solutions that combine visual appeal with long-term efficiency. Shellharbour City Council’s roundabout redevelopments in Oak Flats and Shellharbour, NSW, provides a striking example of how the right turf selection can deliver lasting benefits for both communities and maintenance teams.

Oak Flats Project

The Central Avenue and Pioneer Drive roundabout was originally landscaped as a garden bed near key public infrastructure. This is a high-traffic location that presented ongoing maintenance challenges for council with frequent gardening, traffic control measures, and significant water use. This made upkeep costly and labour-intensive, while exposing workers to safety risks.

In April 2021, Shellharbour City Council embarked on a major landscaping upgrade. After community consultation and design discussions with NSW Police, the council removed the garden beds and vegetation, prepared the soil, and installed a smart irrigation system. A thick base of washed-river sand (150–250mm) was laid before installing Sir Grange Zoysia, a fine-bladed, low maintenance turf variety. Complementary small trees were also planted to enhance the site’s visual appeal. The Sir Grange Zoysia was supplied by local turf producer Turfco. The team at Turfco worked with council throughout the entire project – from preparation, installation, right through to post-install establishment, to ensure the projects success.

Turfco operates across more than 200 acres on multiple farms in the Berry region in NSW. Family-owned and operated, the business is focused on quality, service, and providing innovative turf solutions.

Beyond residential lawns, Turfco has been at the forefront of council landscaping with Sir Grange Zoysia providing a superior alternative to other ground coverings or mulch in high-traffic areas like roundabouts, medians, and roadside verges. Sir Grange delivers a lush, low-maintenance, uniform appearance while naturally suppressing weeds, reducing herbicide use, and lowering long-term maintenance costs. Unlike mulch, which scatters, decomposes, or needs replacement, Sir Grange establishes as a living surface that improves with time.

Post-installation, maintenance needs dropped dramatically:

Mowing and visits reduced from ten per year to just two
Fertilising was reduced to one treatment, then phased out entirely after a year
Watering requirements were eliminated after establishment
Traffic control costs cut to occasional, needs-based visits at $150 each
Labour inputs minimised, freeing staff for other council priorities

Nine months after installation, the roundabout maintained a lush, green look with virtually no ongoing intervention, a stark contrast to the high-maintenance approach of the past.

Shellharbour Project

The Croome Road roundabout in Shellharbour is the location of sculptures known as the “Cowabout,” created by artist Jane Cavanough, which were relocated there from the Albion Park Community Centre. Shellharbour City Council completed this project in September 2025, fully funded by existing resources, to add a local artistic feature to the existing roundabout and to alleviate existing issues by installing 1,200sqm of Sir Grange Zoysia once again.

Council was fortunate to have a great group of 1st and 2nd year Council apprentices on site, learning how to properly lay turf from their expert team. It was a great team effort and a valuable skill-sharing experience.

Several successful installations have occurred since the first roundabout was completed back in 2021, with Council adopting Sir Grange in a range of areas with similar benefits.

Long-Term Benefits

The Shellharbour project highlights how a strategic choice of turf can achieve multiple objectives:

Aesthetic Value – Year-round, lush green appearance
Durability – Excellent drought tolerance and resilience
Environmental Impact – Significant reduction in water and chemical use
Public Satisfaction – Visibly improved public space
Operational Efficiency – Council resources redirected to higher-priority areas
Safety – Fewer hours spent by staff in high-risk road environments
Urban Cooling – Turf’s natural cooling effect reduces local heat levels

Quality Assurance

Sir Grange Zoysia is AusGAP-certified, guaranteeing genetic purity, production quality, and installation standards. This program, supported by Turfco, ensures every turf roll meets stringent industry benchmarks.

Shellharbour City Council’s investment in Sir Grange Zoysia demonstrates that sustainable landscaping is not just an environmental choice but a cost-saving, safety-enhancing, and community-pleasing solution. By replacing high-maintenance garden beds with premium turf, the council has created a visually stunning roundabout that will remain beautiful and resilient for years to come.

‘The Future of Turfgrass’ Roadshow

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Sarah

Presented by Lawn Solutions Australia

In a rare treat for the Australian turf industry, Lawn Solutions Australia (LSA) brought together leading voices in turf science, local government, and sports turf management for two major events in September 2025 under the banner: ‘The Future of Turfgrass’. Held in South Australia and New South Wales respectively, these gatherings offered practical insights, research updates, and on-the-ground experience for turf professionals from golf clubs, local government, and turf farms.

With over 135 industry delegates attending across both events, the appetite for innovation, sustainability, and better outcomes for end users was clear and the momentum continues to build.

Glenelg Golf Club

The first event took place on September 23 at the prestigious Glenelg Golf Club in South Australia. More than 65 attendees from across the turf spectrum, including local government reps, turf producers, contractors, and agronomists, took part in a full day of learning.

The morning kicked off with a guided course tour led by superintendent Tim Warren, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the club’s turf management practices. Delegates were able to see first-hand how Glenelg’s team maintains championship-level conditions, and how newer turf varieties are performing under real-world pressures.

Inside the clubhouse, the program delivered expert insights from across the industry:

Caine James – AusGAP, drawing from his extensive local government experience, shared practical outcomes from using TifTuf in council spaces, highlighting its drought tolerance, aesthetic performance, and maintenance advantages.
Scott Rowe, former Open Spaces Manager for Shellharbour City Council, focused on the compelling performance of unmown Sir Grange Zoysia. His case studies demonstrated not only strong wear tolerance but major savings in mowing and maintenance, particularly for challenging or passive green spaces.
Representing Syngenta, Michael Bradbury detailed how their suite of turf protection products, from fungicides to growth regulators, can enhance both the longevity and performance of premium turf varieties. Michael’s presentation provided clear, actionable benefits for contractors and managers aiming for the highest standards with tighter budgets.
To round out the day, Dr. Brian Schwartz, respected turfgrass breeder and researcher from the University of Georgia, US, gave a deep dive into recent trial results on TifTuf. Dr. Schwartz’s session also included a fascinating overview of the university’s breeding program, showing how decades of genetic development are delivering tangible results for today’s turf managers.

Sports Turf in the Spotlight in Maitland

Just a week later, on September 30, the action shifted to Maitland Regional Athletics Centre in New South Wales, and again, the industry turned up in force, with over 70 local government delegates in attendance.

After a warm welcome and coffee, the group toured the facility with grounds manager Adam Niall, whose attention to detail and pride in the venue’s surface was obvious. Delegates saw the impact of well-chosen turf varieties combined with smart management, a theme carried through into the presentations.

Both events were a reminder of how important in-person industry days are, not just for learning, but for building connections and sharing knowledge across sectors. These kinds of gatherings are rare in the turf world, and Lawn Solutions Australia is proud to have provided a platform for such meaningful exchange.

Special thanks go to:

Tim Warren and the Glenelg Golf Club team, for hosting and showcasing their immaculate grounds. Adam Niall and Maitland City Council, for opening the gates to one of the region’s finest sports facilities.

Our supporting partner, Syngenta, whose expertise and ongoing commitment to the industry helped make both days a success. Plus, special thanks to Dr. Brian Schwartz travelling over from the US, whose depth of knowledge and global perspective continues to elevate the standard of turfgrass in Australia and the world.

As the turf industry continues to evolve, with pressures from climate, water restrictions, and budget constraints, it’s clear that science-backed solutions and real-world experience are more important than ever.

Events like these prove that when turf professionals come together, the future of turfgrass gets a little brighter, smarter, and a lot more sustainable.