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Turf Lovers: Don’t let your lawn down this winter!
Did you miss the Autumn lawn care rush? Not to worry, there’s still plenty of TLC you can do this winter to ensure you lawn stays as green and healthy as can be throughout the winter months. We are lucky on the sunshine coast to have mild winter, but while we are snuggled up inside,… Read more »
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Get Your Green Thumb Out: 7 Easy Vegetables to Plant in June ?
Growing your own vegetables can be very fun and rewarding! We are lucky to live in South East Queensland where we can grow vegetables all year round and have so many options about what to plant. There is no better meal than the one when you have grown the ingredients yourself so we have put… Read more »
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Winter is setting in… be aware of Nature Deficit Disorder (AKA Couch Potato Syndrome)
With winter truly setting in and the days becoming shorter and cooler, it is important we make the most of the daylight hours by spending time outdoors. With it getting dark straight after work Queenslanders spend a lot more time indoors, especially in comparison with the rest of the year, potentially exacerbating the problem. The… Read more »
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Turf Wars: Why Empire Zoysia is the best turf for your yard
Our customers are always asking which type of grass best suits the South East Queensland climate, and generally (with the exception of some very shady areas), the answer is Empire Zoysia. Why, you ask? Good question. As the largest supplier of Empire Zoysia Let’s take a look at all the characteristics which make Zoysia the… Read more »
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Why Grass Is the Best Choice For Your Backyard
Nothing beats the feeling of soft, spongey grass under your feet in your own backyard. Not only is grass the perfect choice for your backyard, but it has a powerhouse of environmental benefits too. A turfed backyard can help reduce air-conditioning costs by naturally cooling our homes, and provide a fantastic space for kids to… Read more »
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Easy solutions to patchy and thinning lawns
Aussies love their lawns, but sometimes they become patchy and sometimes they become quite thin as well. Your main problem is identifying the cause of the problem and once you have done this, the solution is often very simple. So, let’s look at some of the common causes of patchy or thinning grass and how… Read more »
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Lawn Care Tips for Every Season
Your turf, much like the other plants within your garden, behaves and grows differently across each of the four seasons. Therefore, it’s important to understand how to best look after your lawn across summer, autumn, winter and spring. We’ve put together a brief list of simple habits and tricks to help your lawn flourish and looking… Read more »
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Looking After Your Lawn Mower: Maintenance
When caring for your lawn, it’s important to care for your tools too. It’s a good idea to give your lawn mower a basic service each year, as maintaining your mower’s tip-top condition can significantly increase its lifespan and improve the condition of your turf too. One of the biggest issues to avoid? An oil… Read more »
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Add around $10 to $15K to your home with our landscaping tips
With all the renovation shows on TV, most Aussies understand that the curb appeal and landscaping of their home can significantly affect the value of their property. This means that when you have decided to put your home on the market, you need to take a long hard look at your home’s curb appeal and… Read more »
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A quick guide to lawn aeration
Aeration is one of the basic needs of a lovely lush lawn, along with a good fertiliser and regular mowing. It’s often quite easy to see when your lawn needs to be aerated, because the soil becomes compacted along high traffic areas (particularly if you park your car on the lawn) and the grass starts… Read more »