Welcome to our handy knowledge bank
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.
So if you can’t find the answers you need in our problem solvers or articles, just contact us at [email protected] with your questions and please include photos which will help us, help you.
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.
How Often Should You Fertilise Your Lawn?
At The Lawn Shed, we are lawn lovers. We believe that the garden forms the frame, but the lawn is the masterpiece within. Do you know what frame is...
Lawn Starter Fertiliser vs Maintenance Fertiliser: What’s the Difference?
If you just moved to a new property or want to enhance your yard, you may be interested in growing grass or starting a garden. Using fertiliser is...
What’s Killing My Grass? 5 Common Lawn Grubs That You Should Be Aware Of
Nothing makes a positive impression on the people seeing your home for the first time than a thick green lawn. Not only does a perfect yard enhance...
La Nina – what is it, and what does it mean for your lawn?
All this recent rain is good right? Not always, find out more in this blog.
What is a plant growth regulator and why you need it for your lawn
PGR stands for plant growth regulator, they do exactly as the name suggests, they regulate plant growth. Have you ever noticed during the growing...
How to Get Rid of Armyworms
Armyworms are aptly called because they travel in large groups, moving across your lawn in a linear fashion, much like an army would in an attack....
How To Prevent Brown Patches On Your Lawn
Diseases in your lawn are frustrating and unsightly. They're the last thing you want to see as you prepare for pool parties or other outdoor...
A Complete Guide To Lawn Restoration
There's nothing like a pristine and freshly cut lawn to make your garden look amazing. But lawn care goes far beyond mowing the grass. So, how do...
Refrain From Doing These Common Lawn Watering Mistakes!
Having a green, vibrant lawn is a feeling like no other. It’s something to be proud of when friends and family come over, it’s great for kids and pets.
Lawn Watering Guide: Best Time To Water Lawn
Watering remains a necessary process in lawn maintenance, and owners should identify the best time to water their lawn.