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Here you’ll find hints, tips and tricks on how to make your lawns and gardens the envy of your neighbourhood. Built from our Ag Scientists’ collective 200 years of experience, it’s all explained in laymen’s terms. Thankfully.
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While we continue to add more tips from the Pros to this section – and the rest of the content on The Lawn Shed site -we realise you may not find all the answers you need yet. (Especially if you have a unique or particularly weird problem.)
But fortunately, thanks to our team’s vast experience in professional turf, there’s not much we haven’t seen, diagnosed and cured.
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Our friendly support team, headed up by the big-brained Ian Thompson (who has a Master of Agriculture in Turf Management) will soon have your lawns and gardens in tip-top condition.
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...
Tackling Lawn Thatch Problems: How to Minimise Renovation with Smart Solutions
Is your lawn feeling spongy, patchy, or just not performing at its best? You might be dealing with lawn thatch—a common issue that can hold your...
How to Select the Right Granular Fertiliser for Your Lawn
Choosing the right granular fertiliser is one of the most important steps for achieving a healthy, green lawn. With so many options available, it...
When & How to Apply LawnPlay Colour Pack
What Is the LawnPlay Colour Pack? The LawnPlay Colour Pack is a two-part tank mix that revives your lawn’s appearance without forcing growth. It’s...
Protecting Your Lawn from Frost & Cold
Why Lawn Frost Protection Is Important Frost can damage the leaf tissue of warm-season grasses like couch and kikuyu, causing browning, thinning,...
Our Best Winter Lawn Care Maintenance Tips
Why Winter Lawn Care in Australia Matters While it might seem like your lawn is taking a break over winter, what you do during these colder months...
Mushrooms in your Lawn: What Do They Mean and Should You Be Worried?
While spotting mushrooms in your lawn might inspire thoughts of harvesting your own fresh produce for a homemade beef Wellington or a rich...
Spraying for Broadleaf Weeds: How to Maximise Results and Avoid Common Mistakes
Step 1: Understand When to Spray Timing is everything. Herbicides are most effective when weeds are small and actively growing. Spring and autumn...
How to Identify and Treat Broadleaf Weeds in Your Lawn
Broadleaf weeds can be a real eyesore in an otherwise healthy, green lawn. With their wide leaves, fast growth, and sometimes aggressive spreading...
A Guide To Using Lawn Pigments
Want to keep your lawn green even when growth slows? Turf pigments are your secret weapon. Used by professionals on sports fields, golf courses, and...