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Using a two-in-one weeding and feeding solution often falls short; it may not fully eliminate weeds and can also leave your lawn lacking the nutrients it needs. So, what’s the best way to both remove weeds and give your lawn a healthy boost? In this blog, we break down the most effective approach.

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What Is the Best Way to Remove Weeds from Your Lawn?

When it comes to removing weeds from your lawn, there are two questions that you need to ask yourself. One: What type of weeds do I have growing in my lawn? Two: What type of grass is my lawn? From here, you can choose an appropriate weed killer that is safe for your lawn and targets the weeds.

If you are unsure of what type of weeds are growing in your lawn, please check out our Ultimate Lawn Weed Guide.

How Do I Remove Broadleaf Weeds from My Lawn?

To remove broadleaf weeds from your lawn, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like Estate Herbicide or Lawn Solutions All Purpose Weed Control. These products are designed to remove common lawn weeds, including Bindii, Clover, Creeping Oxalis, Cudweed, Dandelion, Catsear, Plantain and Thistles.

The All Purpose Weed Control comes in an easy-to-use hose-on-bottle, which you simply clip onto your hose and spray on your lawn. If concentrate products are more your style, or you have surrounding trees or shrubs that you need to be careful not to spray, Estate Herbicide will be the way to go.

How Do I Remove Invading Grasses from My Lawn?

When it comes to invading grasses, if only a small amount is invading, the best and easiest way to remove it is to pull it out by hand. If the grass has heavily invaded, then a weed killer may be required.

When it comes to spraying out invading grasses, it is best to ensure you identify what grass type is invading, as the recommended treatment will vary.

• For sedge weeds like Nutgrass and Mullumbimby Couch, it is recommended to use a dedicated herbicide like Sedge Control.
• To remove Winter Grass, we recommend using a targeted herbicide like Amgrow Winter Grass Killer.
• For Summer Grass, Crab Grass and Crowsfoot, it is best to use a herbicide with DSMA as the active ingredient, like David Grays Crab Grass and Clover Killer.
• If you have Onion Weed or Rye Grass growing there, it is best to use Ferris WG Herbicide for removal.

When Should I Apply a Fertiliser to My Lawn?

Once the weeds have been removed from your lawn, we then recommend applying a fertiliser to help give your lawn a boost in both nutrients and growth.

If you want a good all-round fertiliser packed with the nutrients your lawn needs to thrive, we recommend Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. This fertiliser is ideal for all lawn varieties and has a combination of fast and slow-release granules. The fast-release granules will provide your lawn with a good upfront boost in nutrients. Then the slow-release granules will release nutrients for up to 12 weeks, providing your lawn with a sustained boost. This also contains a balanced NPK ratio and trace elements, all designed to improve turf health and best overall results.

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

Is There a Professional Grade Fertiliser Can I Use on My Lawn?

If you are looking to take your lawn to the next level, or maintain your lawn at a lower cut, using an extended-release mini prill fertiliser like ProPlus is the way to go.

ProPlus fertiliser contains a much finer prill that can work its way down through the grass profile easily, which is especially advantageous for those who keep a fine cut on their lawns. The extended-release granule will also provide a consistent release of nutrients to the lawn over 90 days.

Should I Use Liquid Fertilisers on My Lawn?

If liquid lawn care products are more your style, or you want to give your lawn a quick, up-front boost, we recommend Exceed Liquid Fertiliser. As the leaf absorbs the fertiliser, the grass will have a much faster nutrient uptake. This also contains a balanced NPK ratio for health and colour, as well as additional micronutrients including iron and manganese.

Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is available in an easy-to-use 2L hose-on bottle and a 2.5L concentrate.

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

Zoysia grasses, like Sir Grange Zoysia and Zoysia Australis, are a popular choice for Aussie homes. Known for their versatility, they’re used everywhere from backyards to public spaces to golf courses. In this blog, we’ll share the best tips for looking after your Zoysia lawn.

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When looking at zoysia grasses, it is best to first work out what type of zoysia you have. Two of the most popular zoysia types available include zoysia japonica’s and zoysia matrella’s. Zoysia japonica’s, like Zoysia Australis, are faster-growing grasses compared to slow-growing zoysia matrella’s, like Sir Grange Zoysia.

How Often Should I Mow My Zoysia Lawn?

For all turf types, it is best to ensure you mow your lawn regularly to help keep your lawn healthy. When mowing, it is best to ensure you are following the one-third rule. This rule ensures you mow the lawn regularly enough to remove only one-third of the leaf blade with each pass.

For slower-growing zoysia matrella grasses like Sir Grange Zoysia, this means you don’t need to mow as frequently as you would with Zoysia Australis or at all.

Should I Fertilise My Zoysia Lawn?

Zoysia japonica’s like Zoysia Australis will generally need around three applications of a well-rounded granular fertiliser per year. An application in spring, summer and autumn is ideal.

Zoysia matrella turfgrasses will require fewer nutritional inputs, requiring two applications of a granular fertiliser per year. Once in spring and then again in autumn.

For fertilising, we recommend using a fertiliser that has a good all-round base of nutrients, with a balanced NPK ratio. We recommend using either our Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser or ProPlus Mini Prill.

If your zoysia lawn in between applications looks like it needs a bit of a boost or is lacking nutrients, we then recommend using a foliar fertiliser like Exceed to help give the lawn a quick and upfront boost. Exceed is available in both an easy-to-use hose-on bottle and a concentrate.

When entering the winter dormancy period and heading into spring, an application of an iron-based product, like Iron Guard Plus will assist with strengthening and providing colour during periods of seasonal transition.

How Much Water Does a Zoysia Lawn Need?

As zoysia grasses are native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific region, they will generally prefer hot and humid conditions where rainfall levels are high. These grasses have good drought tolerance once established, but they will lose some colour when irrigation is needed.

Some tell-tale signs that your lawn needs water include:

• Leaf is losing colour
• Lawn is looking dry or crusty in hot weather
• Wilting leaf
• When walking on your lawn and a footprint is left behind.

What Weed Killers Can I Use on a Zoysia Lawn?

Whenever using weed killers on your lawn, it is always best to ensure you read through the whole label before use. Herbicide labels will state what turfgrasses they are safe for use on.

As zoysia grasses, are still relatively new to the Australian market, some herbicides may not state whether or not they are safe for use on Zoysia Grass. If this case with the product you are wanting to use, it is always best to consult with the product manufacturer before use.

For removing common broadleaf weeds like clover, bindii, oxalis and more, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like All Purpose Weed Control.

How Much Sunlight Does a Zoysia Lawn Need?

Zoysia grasses generally have a good shade tolerance and will be able to thrive in areas that receive as little as 4 hours of direct light per day.

However, it is important to note that, as Sir Grange Zoysia is a slower-growing grass, its establishment period will be longer (up to 1 full growing season). During this establishment period, it will require full sun, and then once fully established, it will develop its shade tolerance.

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

Spring is here! Our lawns are actively growing now that the warmer weather is on the way! If your lawn has been left worse for wear over the cooler months, you may need some extra help to get it back on track this spring. In this blog, we share the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions.

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When Can I Apply a Fertiliser to My Lawn?

When applying a fertiliser to your lawn in spring, it is best to ensure you don’t get your application down too early. For best results, ensure your lawn is actively growing first, so it can uptake the additional nutrients you are applying.

In most regions, this will be around October; but this will be dependent on what temperatures are in your region. We recommend waiting until you have noticed that your lawn has needed a few mows first before the first application.

For fertilising your lawn in spring, we recommend applying a well-rounded granular fertiliser like our  Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser, or our ProPlus Mini Prill. If liquid products are more your style, we recommend looking into Exceed Liquid Fertiliser, available in both a handy hose-on and concentrate.

My Lawn Has Become Overrun with Weeds, What’s The Easiest Way Remove Them?

Over winter, when our lawns growth slows down, they can become susceptible to invading weeds. In most cases, if there are only a handful of weeds present, the best and easiest way to get on top of them will be to pull them out by hand. If there are too many for hand removal, you may need to consider using an herbicide.

When using an herbicide, it is important to identify the weed growing in your lawn, so that you can target it with an appropriate product. If you are unsure of what type of weeds you have in your turf, make sure you check out our Ultimate Weed Guide.

For removing common broadleaf weeds like Bindii, Clover, Oxalis and Cudweed from your lawn, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like All Purpose Weed Control or Estate Herbicide (Estate Herbicide is a broadleaf herbicide concentrate alternative for the discontinued BinDie.

How Often Should I Mow My Lawn?

As a general rule of thumb, when it comes to mowing your lawn, it is best to ensure you are mowing your lawn regularly enough so that only one third of the leaf blade is removed with each pass.

Unfortunately, there is no one straight answer to how frequently this will be as it is dependent on a variety of factors. These include your location, turf type and weather in your region.

Should I Renovate My Lawn?

Although there is a lot of hype around lawn renovations in spring each year, in most cases, your lawn won’t need a full renovation. A lawn renovation is only required if you want to remove thatch buildup, improve your lawn’s levels, amend your soil profile, decompact your soil base or if you want to take your lawn to the next level.

If your lawn is facing one or more of these issues, consider renovating your lawn. If you want to know more about the renovation process, check out our blog here.

When Should I Apply a Pre-Emergent Herbicide?

Pre-emergent herbicides are one of the easiest ways to help keep your lawn weed free this spring and summer. Pre-emergents should be applied in spring, and then again in autumn, just before the temperatures are set to rise and fall, as this is when the seasonal weed seeds that are in the soil will start to germinate and grow.

When it comes to choosing a pre-emergent to use on your lawn, our go-to is Oxafert and Oxafert Plus. Both of these are in a granular form, making them easy to apply to your lawn. However, if you do prefer to use liquid products on your lawn, another liquid pre-emergent option includes Barricade.

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

From reducing compaction to assisting in drainage, aeration has so many benefits for your lawn! We take a look at all you need to know about aerating your lawn…

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Firstly, what is aeration?

Aeration is the process of decompacting your soil by either punching holes into the soil profile with a garden fork, aerator sandals or extracting cores of soil by using a tyne aerator.

Why should I aerate my lawn?

Aeration has many benefits to the overall health of your lawn. Decompacting the soil base helps allow for air, water and nutrients to more freely travel down to the roots of your lawn. This will help the lawn grow its roots deeply to produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn.

A few common lawn issues that aeration can assist with include:

• Helping your lawn to grow thicker and stronger.
• Help alleviate soil compaction from high amounts of foot traffic and wear.
• Assisting where drainage is poor.
• Help your lawn spread back over bare sections of lawn.
• Better allow for nutrients to reach the roots of your lawn.

When should I aerate my lawn?

Aeration can be done at any time throughout the year, but the most common time to do this is in spring and summer when grass is actively growing. This is particularly the case when core aerating as there will be holes left in the profile where the soil has been removed. When doing this in spring and summer, this means that the grass will be able to grow back over at a faster rate.

Aeration can still be done throughout the cooler months, but you may not see the full benefit till the grass begins to actively grow.

How do I aerate my lawn?

There are a few different tools you can use to aerate your lawn:

Aerating with a garden fork is one of the most common ways to aerate your lawn. This method involves you driving a sturdy garden fork into the ground then giving it a good wiggle back and forwards to help break up the surrounding soil. Then continue this across the lawn, aiming for spacing around 8-10cm apart.

Aerating sandals are also another way to aerate the lawn. With aerating sandals, you attach the sandal to your shoe, then walk across your lawn. These sandals are a less labour intensive, however may not be quite as effective as other methods.

Core aeration is another method of aerating where the tines will remove plugs of soil from the ground. This particular method of aerating allows more space for your lawn to breathe and is ideal where there are high amounts of compaction present. Core aeration can be done using a manual core aerator fork, or if you have a larger area, you can hire out a mechanical core aerator.

How can I aerate if my soil is too hard?

If your soil has become too compacted and is difficult to get the tines to penetrate the soil, give the lawn a good water a few hours beforehand. This will help to help soften up the soil.

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

Does your lawn have big bare patches of dirt, and do you want to find the best and quickest way to get turf growing there again? In this blog, we look at the best way to fix bare patches in your lawn.

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How Big is the Bare Patch in Your Lawn?

Generally, if your bare patch is larger than an A4-size piece of paper, it is best to use a roll/slab of turf to patch up the lawn. This will be a much more efficient and quicker method to get your lawn looking its best.

If your bare patch is smaller than an A4 piece of paper, it is best to encourage the surrounding grass to grow and spread back over. For more information on how to do this, please check out our blog here.

Matching Your New Piece of Turf with Your Existing Lawn

In order to get the most seamless match to your existing lawn, you firstly need to know what type of grass your main lawn is. When identifying your lawn type, you will need to look closely at the runner of the grass and analyse the grasses leaf and stolon structure. If you don’t know what to look for when examining your turf, check out our handy grass identification video here or our blog here.

If you are still unsure what type of grass your main lawn type is, get in contact with us or your local turf supplier for an identification.

Preparing the Area for Turf

To prepare the area for turf, you will first need to rake out any of the dry or dead plant material that is currently there. If there are any weeds growing there, you will need to remove them as well. Either pull these out by hand or look at removing them with a non-selective herbicide like Roundup or Zero. When preparing the area, try to make the patch as square as possible to make installing the turf as easy as possible.

Following this, turn over the soil base with a garden fork to help decompact the soil profile. Then if you need to raise the soil levels, bring in some new sandy loam or turf underlay mix.

Repairing the Bare Patch with Turf

After preparing the area, get in contact with your local Lawn Solutions Australia member and pick up the amount of turf you need.

Once you have picked up your turf, it is best to install it as soon as possible. This will prevent the turf from drying out, especially if doing this on a hot day.

Cut the turf to the required size and shape, then lay it over your prepared area. If you have any leftover soil, you can use this and lightly top dress around the joins between your existing turf and the new grass. Water in the turf well, as you would a new lawn.

How Do I Care for the New Turf?

For the next few weeks as the new turf establishes, ensure you are watering regularly to help prevent the roots of the grass from drying out.

For your first mow, it is best to wait till it has had a chance to establish its roots down into the soil base before mowing. You can test if your turf has grown into the soil by gently pulling up a corner of the new turf. If the turf does not lift, it is ready for a mow.

Over the coming weeks post-installation, your new turf patch will be able to knit together with your existing lawn. Ensure you are mowing the area regularly and keep up with regular lawn maintenance to get the most out of your lawn.

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

Does your lawn not look its best, but not sure what’s causing it or how to get it back on track? In this blog, we take a look at how to diagnose common lawn problems and how to help get your lawn back in full health.

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What Does Lawn Grub Damage Look Like?

Does your lawn have brown, dry damage that quickly spreads across your lawn? Lawn grubs and armyworms will eat away at the stem or grass roots, causing a distinguishable line of damage. Another common sign that your lawn may face grub or armyworm damage is increased black beetle or moth activity on or around the lawn. If you are concerned about grubs in your lawn, we recommend doing a grub test.

To do a grub test, mix up a bucket of water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Then, pour this over the edge of the green grass and where the damage is. If there are grubs, they will rise up to the surface to breathe. This test is best done at dawn or dusk when the grubs are most likely to be active.

If you do find that there are grubs present, we recommend using a fast acting insecticide like Battle to get a quick knockdown of the damage-causing pests. Following this, we also recommend using a grub prevention product like our Grub Guard Ultimate.

For more information on how to help stop and prevent lawn grubs, please check out our blog here.

What Does Urine Burn Look Like?

Another common issue individuals may face with their lawn is urine burn. As dog’s urine can contain a concentrated amount of nitrogen, this can cause some burning and die-off on our lawns. When urine burns occur, the damage will be isolated to a small area and the patch will not spread like grub damage will.

There are a few methods you can try to help stop and reduce the impact of urine burns on your lawn. Please check out our blog for more information here.

What Does a Scalped Lawn Look Like?

Does your lawn get dry-looking patches after mowing, or does mowing your lawn remove all its green leaves? If the answer is yes, you might be scalping your lawn. Scalping can occur if:

–              The lawn has grown too long in between mows.

–              If the lawn levels are uneven.

–              If there is an accumulation of thatch within the turf profile.

So, how can you stop scalping from occurring?

If your scalping is occurring from your lawn growing too long in between mows or if there is an accumulation of thatch, you will need to reset the height of your lawn. To do this, drop your mower height a few notches lower than your preferred mowing height – if there is an accumulation of thatch, you may need to go lower than this. Please note, when doing this to buffalo grass, you will need to ensure the above-ground runners are still present. After this, the lawn won’t look its best, but this will allow the new green leaf to grow back in at a lower height, so it’s not all removed when mowing. On your next mow, raise your mower back up to its normal mowing height and continue to mow regularly.

*Please note, it is best to only do this throughout the warmer months while your lawn is actively growing and should be avoided in winter.

If scalping has occurred due to uneven levels in your lawn, we recommend top dressing with washed or screened sand. For more information on how to top-dress your lawn, please check out our blog here.

What Does a Compacted Lawn Look Like?

Compacted soils will usually occur if there are high amounts of traffic on a lawn, or if there is a high amount of clay in the soil profile. Some tell-tale signs that you may have a compacted lawn include water pooling at the surface, thinning of grass, shallow roots and slow growth.

An easy way to tell if your lawn is compacted is to test and see if a screwdriver can easily be inserted into the soil. If the soil is compacted this will be difficult to do.

For aerating your lawn, we recommend using either a sturdy garden fork or a core aerator. To aerate, simply drive the fork into the profile and give it a good wiggle to help decompact the soil base. Following this, repeat this process across the lawn around 10cm apart. Alternatively, if you have a larger area to cover, you may want to hire a motorised aerator to help make this a quicker and easier task.

For more information on how to aerate your lawn, check out our blog here.

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

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Which Sprayer Size Do I Need for My Lawn?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Different Nozzle Settings on Garden Sprayers

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

What is a Boom Sprayer?

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

Should I Clean My Garden Sprayer?

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

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

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

Source – Solo Sprayers.

Which Sprayers Should I Use?

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

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

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

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

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How Often Should I Mow My Couch Lawn?

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

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

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

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

Should I Fertilise My Couch Lawn?

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

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

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

How Much Water Does a Couch Lawn Need?

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

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

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

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

What Weed Killer Can I Use on a Couch Lawn?

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

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

 How Much Sunlight Does Couch Grass Need?

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

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