Im new to lawn care so any advice is greatly appreciated. My backyard has a decent patch (2nd photo) but id like to get it all to a consistent level. Im not looking for absolutely perfect as I have a dog who loves to do her sprint intervals. 3rd photo is where the previous owners had a veggie box which i dismantled. Im just wondering what steps do I need to take to get it to a respectable and enjoyable level and if thats at all possible with a dog? Thanks in advance

Looking for recommendations for suppliers in the Newcastle/Hunter region? Primarily looking to level my TiffTuff, I’ve been told a 80/20 mix?

Recently settled on a property with a lawn that could use some love, so I’m reaching out to the experts. The previous owner had a large dog, and the area receives partial shade from the few large trees pictured, whilst sitting on a clay base.

Entering spring, the main issues I’m seeking to solve are thicker coverage & less water retention.

Can anybody ID the grass and advise if it’s worth turfing with a more shade tolerant variety (Sapphire Buffalo)?

Would gypsum and aerating provide meaningful impact?

Open to any and all advice please.

I have buffalo lawn put down six years ago. This year it’s turning into a mess.

Pull them out weekly but are spreading quicker and quicker

What are these weeds?

What do recommend for them?

Thank you

Spring is finally here, and temperatures will steadily warm up over the coming weeks. As the weather shifts, our lawns will wake up and begin actively growing again. To help you get the most out of your grass this season, here is a list of essential spring lawn care activities:

Soil pH test:

If your soil's pH is outside of the ideal range of 5.5 to 7, your lawn may not be able to absorb nutrients and grow as effectively as it can. If you are concerned that your soil is not performing as it should, it is worth doing a pH test. pH tests are fairly easy to do and are readily available from many local garden centres and hardware stores. If you do need to correct your soil's pH, please check out our pH blog here.

Do I need to aerate my soil?

If your lawn is in a high-traffic area or suffers from compaction, aerating the soil will significantly improve its performance. Aeration increases the flow of air, water, and nutrients to the roots, strengthening them and creating a healthier lawn overall. To aerate, simply take a sturdy garden fork, drive it into the ground, and give it a good wiggle to fracture the surrounding soil. Repeat this process across your lawn.

How often should I mow my lawn in spring?

One of the best things that you can do for your lawn in spring is get into a regular mowing schedule. By doing this, you will help reduce additional stress to your lawn, as well as encourage your lawn to thicken up and better block out lawn weeds.

The amount of times you need to mow will be dependent on the weather and type of grass. However, if you are able to mow frequently enough so that only one third of the leaf is removed with each pass, your lawn will be able to thrive.

Should I fertilise my lawn in spring?

Fertilising in your lawn in spring can help speed up new growth and help establish strong roots for summer. If temperatures are still a bit cool in your area, it will be best to use a liquid fertiliser like Exceed, which will be absorbed my the leaf of the plant. But if temperatures have warmed back up in your area, or if you can wait will a few more weeks for temperatures to warm up, we recommend using a granular fertiliser like Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser.

Should I remove weeds from my lawn in spring?

If any lawn weeds have made their way through your lawn over winter, now is an ideal time to treat them, before they have a chance to spread further. To remove them, we recommend using a weed killer like All Purpose Weed Control for tackling any broadleaf weeds like Clover, Bindii & Creeping Oxalis.

Living in a cooler climate in NSW. Noticing these dead patches throughout the lawn. I'm also not sure what species the original lawn is supposed to be so don't know how fix it. ​I can see there's a lot of clover taking over too.

How do I get this lawn back into shape? ​

Hi all,

We are currently building a new home and looking now at the landscaping side of things. We have really been considering TifTuf but would like to know how it goes with allergies sufferers.

Previously we had sir Walter buffalo which was supposed to be good for allergies but it still caused the kids to break out.

There is also an area of the block where we plan to install a future pool in a couple of years, should we install TifTuf here or go for a cheaper alternative?Just noting it will meet with other areas of the lawn.

Any advice here would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Currently have these weeds (i assume) growing throughout my lawn.
Is there any product or recommendations as to how to fix my lawn
Thank you in advance

Lawn was thriving last summer. I am after some much needed advice on getting this back. Pics look awful but I just need help on an easy strategy to get this fixed. Doesn’t get a lot of sun maybe 4 hours before and after lunch. Do I aerate and top dress with compost and a little over seed or just let it be? Thanks in advance.

So I started a lawn Reno just before winter.

I seeded with the Kikuyu blend from Bunnings with the impression the rye would establish while the kik settles in. The rye has done well but the kik hasn't done a whole lot.

Ive since learnt the Bunnings blends aren't particularly great, so I may have missed the mark with having an established kik lawn coming into spring.

So I'm after some suggestions on how to proceed, as itsy understanding that rye doesn't do well with the warmer weather so I'd like something more resistant.

Some added info, I've maintained seaweed, fertilizer and wetting agents pretty much all year, around 10 - 12 week intervals.

Would like to have an idea before I start the garden beds so any help is appreciated.

Cheers.

G’day

I’m in a losing battle, trying to prevent the incursion of this grass into my qld blue lawn.

The blades seem to grow parallel to the ground.

Does anybody know what it is?

Not sure if there’s anything I can do to easily remove it. Grows in long runners, but it’s taken over a quite some territory over the winter. Or if it’s worth giving in and trying cultivate it.

Thanks heaps everyone.

Hey all, just moved into our new house, the lawn isn’t the best, I’m hoping I can bring it back to how it should be! Question is how, and what do I need to do? Located in northern vic

Hi! Lawn newbie based in Melbourne - would love some tips on next steps to help get the lawn in shape for summer!

Hey All,

I have a mix of different lawn types from Buffalo to Kikuyu to who knows what.

For years i have used BinDie with great successful. Now I'm unable to buy it I'm unsure what I can use?

Large area hand picking isn't an option.

Its creeping in to my Nullabour couch lawn its far nicer then what I have and was thinking about doing some plugs of it around my sad patches to have it spread faster.

What is it?

Morning all!

Our lawn have suffered over the last few years, main issues are a large dog and very little sunlight.

This last week the landlord agreed to cut back the hedges and trees and we now have a LOT more sunlight. Come late spring and summer it would get about 8-9 hours of full sun

I have managed to get rid of the weeds but in my efforts I am not certain if I killed off the buffalo grass, I was using Yates Weed and Feed for buffalo grass.

I am hoping that some fertiliser and additional seed will get me there, am I dreaming?

Identify grass type please.

Leaves smaller than crabgrass, creeping on the lawn with long stolon

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Edit: It seems to be a smaller crabgrass variety called longflower crabgrass, which confuses me a bit as it is different from the typical crabgrass I saw.

Hi there!

My partner and I recently moved into our first home. Our lawn seems to be a bit all over the shop and I’m trying to identify what type of lawn we have so I know how to properly care for it (bit of a perfectionist). I’ve attached some pictures. Someone saw it looks like Kikuyu, others have said buffalo.

The images I’ve attached are from one side of the house. The other side has a lot of winter grass throughout it so I’m look and doing a lawn Reno on that side to keep both lawns consistent.

I am located in Melbourne’s west.

Thank you in advance!

Hello, I live in the one of the raniest parts of FNQ, Babinda. I'm a first time house owner and grass carer and atm the grass is being overtaken by this what could be creeping oxalis or clover I'm not sure.

Whats the best way to get rid of it and improve the grass i do have.

We get large amounts of rain and also have two sheds, carport and house do the backyard doesn't get much sun until midday. Front yard area isn't as bad but the edges of the house seem to have this weed as well.

Thank you

Some type of couch I suspect. Is it possible to tell without seeing seeds?

Just moved into a rental while we renovate. It has a relatively new turf lawn, but in the shady areas some weeds have taken over - see photo. One of them is tropical chickweed which is super annoying as it’s so sticky.

Apart from manual removal, is there some sort of treatment I can apply to get these weeds under control before they take over? Bow and Arrow? Brisbane area, if that matters.