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What Are the Differences Between Nutgrass and Onion Weed & How Do I Remove Them?

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Can you spot the difference between these two weeds? Nutgrass and Onion Weed have terrorised lawns across the country, however, while they look extremely similar, they require specific selective herbicides for their removal. Luckily, there are a few key identifying features that make it possible to tell Nutgrass and Onion Weed apart.

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How Do I Identify Onion Weed?

Onion Weed is a perennial bulb-forming plant that has a noticeable onion smell. It grows strappy, waxy leaves that can produce small white flowers at their ends. It spreads through the underground bulb which often is left behind when the plant is hand pulled, making removal via herbicide preferential.

Onion Weed

  • Onion smell
  • Strappy, waxy leaves
  • Small white flowers

How Do I Remove Onion Weed?

If there is only a small amount of Onion Weed Present and you can attempt to remove the weed without a herbicide, however it is recommended that you use a trowel or spade to dig the weed out of the ground, ensuring you can get the underground bulb. Pulling the weed out by hand will often lead to the bulb separating from the leaves and staying in the soil where it spreads rapidly.

The easiest way to remove the weed from your lawn will be to use a herbicide like Ferris WG. This is a selective herbicide that is safe for use on most couch, kikuyu, and buffalo turf varieties. Ensure that when you are applying the product you follow the specified application rate so that you do not cause any harm to your turf.

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How Do I Identify Nutgrass?

Nutgrass is a sedge weed that grows via an underground nut-like tuber. Its leaves have a light green colour and will grow longer than the surrounding grass. The leaves will grow in groups of 3, shooting up from the stem which is triangular.

nutgrass

  • Light green colour
  • Longer, floppier leaves
  • Leaves grow in groups of 3
  • Triangular stem

How Do I Remove Nutgrass?

The best way to remove Nutgrass is to dig it out with a small spade or trowel, ensuring that you do not leave any roots or the bulb in the soil as this can cause the weed to spread further.

If there is a larger infestation throughout your lawn, then a selective herbicide like Sedge Control may be necessary. If left untreated, this weed can spread rapidly and become extremely difficult to treat so it is best to act quickly.

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Sedge Control

For more information on weed treatments and lawn care, check out our other blogs here.

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Can I Mix My Lawn Care Products?

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Tank Mixing

When caring for your lawn, combining several products into a single application may seem like a convenient way to save time. However, not all lawn care products are compatible. Tank mixing can reduce the effectiveness of certain products and, in some cases, may cause damage to the lawn.

To achieve the best possible results, it is important to understand how each product is designed to work and whether it can be safely combined with other treatments.

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Liquid Products

Within the LSA liquid product range, compatibility depends on both the purpose of the product and its required method of application.

Lawn Kelper and Lawn Soaker can be mixed and applied together. Both products are designed to condition the soil and should be lightly watered in following application.

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Foliar products are applied to the leaf of the grass for faster nutrition absorption. This means that products like Exceed Liquid Fertiliser and Lawn Rescue can be mixed when applied. Watering in these products will make them less effective. Light irrigation may still be necessary in instances of extremely high temperatures.

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Iron Guard Plus should not be mixed with any other products. Iron-based products can lose efficacy when tank mixed, which may reduce the effectiveness of the application. This is because the iron particles do not suspend in the liquid and require agitation before use. When mixed with other products, this settling is worsened and can cause clumping in the tank.

Herbicides

In most cases, herbicides should not be tank mixed before application. Combining herbicides can alter their effectiveness and may increase the risk of damage to your lawn. If herbicides are safe to be tank mixed it will be clearly communicated on the product information sheet.

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Once an herbicide application has dried on the lawn, other products can be applied. However, it is recommended that you allow at least one day between applying a herbicide and applying fertiliser.

Pigment Products

Lawn pigments, such as ColourGuard Plus, are foliar products that dry and are absorbed into the grass leaves.

ColourGuard Plus can be tank mixed with other foliar products like Lawn Rescue. Combining these compatible products can provide an efficient way to complete multiple foliar treatments in a single application.

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ColourGuard Plus should not be mixed with products that require watering in. Watering the mixture into the lawn will prevent the pigment from remaining on the grass leaves and will make it ineffective.

For more information on what products can be mixed, and when they should be applied, check out our seasonal product guide here:

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You can find all the products from this article, and many more, online at the Lawn Solutions Lawn Store.

DISCLAIMER: Always ensure that you read the application information and label in full. If you are ever unsure, always refer to the product manufacturer or get in touch with us here at Lawn Solutions Australia.

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How Do I Save My Lawn?

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Is your lawn looking a little worse for wear, and are you not sure what steps you need to take to save it? Whether your lawn looks unhealthy, has a few too many weeds, or needs a pick-me-up, we’ll show you what you need to do to save your lawn this spring.

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Is It Too Early to Treat Weeds?

If any weeds have made their way through your lawn over winter, now is the best time to remove them to help prevent their spread. Some common types of lawn weeds that you can encounter in spring include Clover, Cudweed, and Creeping Oxalis. Winter Grass may also be present if temperatures haven’t warmed back up in your region yet.

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For removing common broadleaf weeds that may have crept in, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide or weed killer. An easy-to-use hose-on broadleaf herbicide is All Purpose Weed Control. However, if you prefer to apply through a knapsack or pressure sprayer, a concentrate product like Estate Herbicide is a good weed killer to use.

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If you are unsure what type of weeds are growing in your garden and want the best way to remove them, please check out our Ultimate Weed Guide blog.

If you are looking for a way to help prevent further seasonal weeds from growing in your lawn, we recommend looking into using a pre-emergent herbicide like Oxafert or Barricade. This type of herbicide works by creating a barrier at the soil level. This barrier stops weed seedlings during germination, before they have a chance to grow.

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Oxafert Pre Emergent Herbicide

Should I Aerate My Lawn in Spring?

When soil becomes hard or compacted, it can become difficult for air, water and nutrients to move within the soil. When compaction is present, your lawn may experience drainage issues, become thin and patchy, face increased weed pressure, and develop a shallow root system.

If you are unsure if your soil is compacted, we recommend doing a soil compaction test. To do this, get a screwdriver and push it into your lawn. If the screwdriver is difficult to push into the soil, you may need to look at aeration.

To aerate your soil, we recommend using a garden fork or a core aerator. Drive the fork into the soil profile, give it a good wiggle to help fracture the surrounding soil. Repeat this process across your lawn.

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When Should I Apply a Fertiliser in Spring?

Lawns thrive when they are fed. The best way to help give your lawn a boost in nutrients and growth in spring is to apply a well-rounded granular fertiliser. Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser provides the broad range of nutrients your lawn needs.

When applying fertiliser to your lawn in spring, it is best to hold off application until temperatures have warmed up, and your turf has started to grow a bit. This way, your lawn can use the nutrients more effectively.

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How Often Do I Need to Mow?

Regular mowing is one of the best ways to keep your lawn thick and healthy. Mowing regularly reduces plant stress caused by removing too much leaf. You will also encourage consistent growth, which will help your grass thicken and improve its overall appearance.

However, the exact number of times you need to mow your lawn depends on your lawn and environment! As a general guide, we recommend mowing frequently enough that you remove only one third of the leaf with each pass.

When Will My Lawn Recover?

How quickly your lawn recovers depends on the damage and the type of turf you have. While varieties like Kikuyu and Couch bounce back quickly, Zoysia and Buffalo grass might take a bit longer.

If your lawn needs a little extra TLC to get it back on track and you’re not sure how to save your lawn, get in contact with the Lawn Solutions team or contact your nearest Lawn Solutions member. They can be found on the website here.

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Satisfying Lawn Care Activities

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Are you one of those individuals who can’t get enough of satisfying lawn care activities? Whether it’s taming an overgrown lawn or pulling out weeds, lawn care can be more satisfying than just ticking off another chore on the to-do list! In this blog, we’ve put together a list of what we believe are the most satisfying lawn care activities you can do!

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Giving Your Lawn a Fresh Cut

Mowing your lawn is one of the most satisfying lawn care activities you can do! Giving your lawn a fresh cut is a way to get instant gratification, turning a longer or slightly messy-looking lawn into something fresh, tidy, and more visually appealing.

Not only that, mowing also satisfies your sense of smell! When the grass is cut, it emits Green Leaf Volatiles, also known as GLV’s, which are a mixture of oxygenated hydrocarbons, including methanol, acetaldehyde, ethanol, and acetone. Research completed by the University of Queensland has found that this scent can reduce anxiety levels and provide a calming effect, allowing you to think more logically.

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How Do I Mow Stripes into My Lawn?

Satisfying mowing practices don’t stop there! Mowing with a cylinder mower or mowing with a roller attachment can help you achieve those crisp stripes in your lawn. These stripes appear simply due to the way that sunlight reflects off the leaf blade. When the grass blades are bent towards you, they appear dark, and when bent away from you, they appear lighter.

If you would like some tips and tricks on how to mow stripes, checkers and other patterns into your lawn, check out our Lawn Artistry blog.

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Should I Pull Out Weeds by Hand?

Pulling out pesky weeds that may have made their way through your lawn is another highly satisfying lawn care job! To ensure none of the weed is left in the soil, grab the base of the weed and carefully pull it out.

satisfying weed pull

One popular product that makes this easy is the Fiskars Xact Weed Puller. This tool has four deep-reaching claws that efficiently grab the roots of the targeted weed. Another standout feature of this tool is its ejection system, which helps release the weed after pulling.

How to Get the Best Cut When Whipper Snippering Your Lawns Edges

Another satisfying lawn care activity is whipper snippering alongside your lawn’s edges. Just like mowing, finishing your lawn edges gives you instant gratification from seeing the overgrown boundary turn into a crisp, perfect line! By maintaining your lawn edges, you can quickly turn a good-looking lawn into a great-looking lawn.

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Applying a Lawn Pigment Like ColourGuard Plus

One of our all-time favourite lawn care products is a lawn pigment called ColourGuard Plus. This is one of the easiest and quickest ways to give your lawn an instant green-up! When spraying, you can watch the pigment coat the leaf, instantly improving your lawn’s aesthetic!

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

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Introducing Stampede Hybrid Buffalo

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Did you know that there’s a new buffalo grass on the block? Lawn Solutions Australia is excited to introduce you to the next-gen Hybrid Buffalo, Stampede Hybrid Buffalo.

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Stampede Hybrid Buffalo is the next evolution in premium buffalo turf, developed to deliver improved resilience and reliability in Australian conditions. Through advanced hybrid breeding, Stampede brings together proven genetics and next-generation performance to deliver outstanding results year-round.

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How Does the New Stampede Hybrid Buffalo Perform in Winter?

Stampede has improved winter performance and colour retention, allowing it to hold its appearance longer through cooler months compared to traditional buffalo varieties.

Stampede delivers strong establishment, vigorous growth and excellent recovery, enabling it to handle wear, repair quickly and establish with confidence after installation. The result is a robust, high-performing buffalo lawn built to thrive year-round.

Is it Disease Resistant?

Drawing on the best traits of elite buffalo genetics, this new grass offers improved disease resistance, helping it stay healthier and looking better for longer, even under challenging conditions. This makes it a smart choice for both residential and commercial landscapes where consistent performance is essential.

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How Shade Tolerant is Stampede Hybrid Buffalo?

Buffalo lawns like Stampede are more shade tolerant than other varieties because of their broad leaves which photosynthesise well. This makes it a great option for areas that receive as little as 3-4 hours of direct sunlight.

stampede buffalo shade tolerance

Where Can I Find Stampede Hybrid Buffalo?

This new grass will be available across NSW and Queensland in spring. Victoria and South Australia in spring on a limited release, with an expected full roll out in summer 2026/2027. Western Australia has an expected release in 2028.

Stampede Hybrid Buffalo Grass is a great all-rounder for the family home and is becoming a popular choice for homeowners after a low-maintenance, durable and industry leading new lawn variety.

For more information on Stampede Hybrid Buffalo, please reach out to us here at Lawn Solutions Australia, or contact your local Lawn Solutions Accredited supplier.

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How to Reload and Replace Whipper Snipper Cord

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Is your whipper snipper no longer cutting cleanly, or has the cord completely disappeared into the head? Don’t worry, replacing the whipper snipper cord is a simple job that can be done in just a few minutes. Keeping your line fresh will help make lawn edges and garden borders much easier to maintain.

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1. Make Sure the Whipper Snipper Is Safe

Before starting, always turn the whipper snipper off and make sure it can’t accidentally start. For petrol models, disconnect the spark plug. For battery models, remove the battery. This is an important safety step before working around the trimmer head.

Give the whipper snipper a quick clean by brushing away any dried grass, dirt or debris from the head. This will make it easier to open and help the line feed properly once it has been replaced.

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2. Remove the Spool and Old Cord

Most bump-feed whipper snipper heads have two tabs on the side. Press these in and remove the cap. Take out the spool and remove any old or broken cord.

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Check the spool or user manual for the recommended cord thickness. Using cord that is too thick can stop the head from feeding correctly, while cord that is too thin may wear out too quickly.

3. Reload the New Cord

Cut a few metres of new whipper snipper line. Look for the arrow on the spool showing the winding direction, then wind the cord neatly and firmly around the spool. Try not to cross the line over itself too much, as this can cause it to jam.

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Leave around 10–15cm of cord sticking out from the eyelets, place the spool back into the head and click the cap back on securely.

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Once everything is back together, start the whipper snipper and lightly tap the head on the ground to check the line feeds correctly. With fresh cord installed, your whipper snipper will be ready to get your lawn edges looking sharp again.

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

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Lawn Solutions Ferris WG Herbicide

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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.

Grass Weeds: Ryegrass, Wintergrass (Suppression), Bahia grass (Suppression and seedhead reduction).

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Ferris WG Herbicide

Size

50g

Approximate Area of Coverage

Up to 5,000m2

Ferris WG Herbicide Active Ingredient

100g/kg Iodosulfuron-Methyl-Sodium

How Does Ferris WG Work?

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).

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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.

Ferris WG Information Booklet

Ferris Safety Data Sheet

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Lawn Solutions Vacate Dual Action Fungicide 100ml

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Vacate Dual Action 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 is available in a 100ml concentrate.

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Vacate 

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 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 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
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Vacate Fungicide

Vacate Fungicide Information Leaflet

Vacate Fungicide Safety Data Sheet

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Lawn Solutions Lawn Launcher

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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 above the lawn.

Launcher Sizes:

900g Bucket covers approximately 30m2.

3kg Bucket covers approximately 100m2.

10kg Bucket covers approximately 330m2.

Lawn Launcher
Lawn Launcher

How Lawn Launcher Works

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 and 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.

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Nutrient Analysis

15:0.7:4 + 19% S, 1.5% Ca, 2% Fe & 5% volume of water crystal.

Lawn Launcher
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.
  • Great for all lawn types
  • Do not apply to top surface of lawns.

Lawn Launcher Product Brochure

Lawn Launcher Safety Data Sheet

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Upgrade Your Sprinkler to One of These Fun & Trending Options

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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.

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Cool Light-Up LED Sprinkler

Durable and Extremely Cool LED Water Sprinkler

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.

LED Sprinkler

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 which help water reach the areas that need it without wasting as much on paths or garden beds. With adjustable spray distance, multiple spray patterns and custom contour settings, it brings a smarter approach to keeping your lawn looking its best.

Arc Sprinkler

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 which sends 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.

Helicopter Sprinkler

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. It has a 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.

Self-Propelled Sprinkler

Garden Bed Flower Sprinkler

Crazy Daisy Sprinkler

Do 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 as it waters, creating a playful area that both kids and dogs can enjoy. 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.

Flower Sprinkler

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