Ian Thompson

Winning the War on Grass Weeds in Your Lawn

Winning the War on Grass Weeds in Your Lawn

  Most Aussie lawns are fighting a battle they didn’t choose: grass weeds. Wintergrass, crowsfoot, summer grass, paspalum — they sneak in from nature strips, council verges, neighbours’ lawns, local parks, and any unkept patch of soil nearby. Once they’re in,...

How to Reduce Linemarking Reapplication

How to Reduce Linemarking Reapplication

For sports turf managers, contractors, and council maintenance teams across Australia, one of the most time‑consuming jobs is re-marking sports fields. Weekly repainting eats into labour hours, budgets, equipment life, and staff availability — especially during the...

Dethatching Basics: A Healthier Lawn Starts Here

Dethatching Basics: A Healthier Lawn Starts Here

Before we break into dethatching basics, let’s break down what thatch is, how to deal with it, and introduce a new, easier way to reduce it—Thatchzyme. What Is Thatch? Thatch is a layer of dead and living organic matter—like roots, stems, and grass clippings—that...