We help you get better at gardening and lawn care by providing research and opinion pieces from industry experts
Latest
Whether you've got acreage or a small backyard, you'll know regular watering is key to maintaining a happy and healthy lawn. But every lawn owner asks the question: how often to water the lawn? Several factors go into lawn watering, from soil type to weather....
There's a first time for everything – taking your first steps, trying your first Vegemite on toast, and starting a mower. And if you've never used a lawn mower before, it can feel a little intimidating to get going. No shame in Googling how to start a lawn mower – and...
We often see weeds as undesirable plants that compete with plants for water, light and nutrients. These grass-like plants sometimes even look pretty (clovers and dandelions, for example), but they can take over your lawn if you leave them alone. Keeping your...
Does your lawn look dead? Is it starting to resemble a patchwork quilt rather than the lush, vibrant green it used to be? A brown and patchy lawn is a silent cry for help. It's whispering — or, let's be honest, practically shouting — for a revival. Water alone won't...
Imagine a cool, autumn afternoon with the fragrance of baked apple and cinnamon in the air. We love apples – and we love apple trees! And there are few things better than having one right in your backyard so you can pick all the fruit you like. How to grow an apple...
It's a lawn owner's worst nightmare – brown patches appearing and slowly spreading across your beautiful yard. If you notice patches of brown grass, your lawn could be dead or dying. There are a few reasons for this, such as insufficient watering, poor soil...
The hungry caterpillar is a cute book character, but a nuisance for many gardeners. Butterflies and moths are great pollinators and important to your local ecosystem, but as caterpillars, they can be pretty destructive. A caterpillar infestation can quickly eat up...
Some homeowners go nuts over the sight of their lush, well-maintained lawn. However, no one goes nuts over nutgrass. This invasive, fast-spreading weed is notoriously difficult to control and kill. It can persist even in poor conditions and can regrow from even tiny...
Ever looked out on your lawn and noticed it's suddenly become a snack bar for your local birds? It may be that your yard is infested with African black beetles (also called black lawn beetles). These insects can be a serious problem for your lawn, especially in their...
Best Of The Lawn.com.au’s BlogThe page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.