Green Life Turf | Residential Lawns Blog

We’ve been talking about our most frequently asked questions from both trade and residential customers. When you work in an industry for – well, generations, you realise it’s sometimes the easiest questions to answer that crop up the most. Like this one:  

“How soon should I lay my grass once it’s delivered?”

Grass is a living plant and requires nourishment to survive. It takes nutrients through its root system planted in beautiful, thriving soil.  

Turf is harvested off our farm and delivered to your job with a thick depth of soil attached. This means your turf is still getting some form of nourishment while it's waiting installation. Of course, that won’t last forever and if the turf isn't laid soon enough, your grass will begin to dehydrate and eventually die. The warmer the weather, the quicker your grass will begin to perish; and nobody wants that!

Over the past year we’ve been reviewing what our customers have been asking when they start thinking about their lawn and deciding on laying new turf. So much has come out of the research, but there are some clear questions that just keep on coming up. What’s been the most frequently asked question?

“Which grass is the most shade tolerant?”

In a State usually filled with mostly warmth and sunshine, it’s interesting to find its population finding the need for shade-tolerant lawn. So why has shade tolerant lawn become such a necessity in Australia?

Green Life Turf Farm - Sir Walter DNA Certified turf harvesting - September 2016

What is the best turf, what is DNA Certified lawn, and what does one have to do with the other?

Whether you're in the business or a good ol' Aussie lawn lover, you've probably noticed talk in the agri landscaping industry about DNA Certified lawn. You’re bound to start hearing more and more about it now so today we’re giving you the low-down on what it all is and how it affects you!

It’s that time of year again when you’re starting to spend a little more time in your yard and noticing the hum of insects surrounding your garden. While some insects serve a great purpose in keeping your outdoors alive through pollination, there are some garden creatures we could do without!

We’re often asked about our favourite lawn care products so today we're talking about our favourite spring time lawn care products on today’s market!

Lawn Lovers Grub Guard 

As the weather warms up, grubs can become a real problem for your lawns. Lawn Lovers Grub Guard attacks the grub and their eggs, so this product treats the problem and prevents new infestations at the same time! Army worms, aphids, bugs, caterpillars, grasshoppers, heliothis, leafhoppers, thrips, are no match; toxic to most insects, minimal toxicity to mammals: the safest pest control product on the market today. Grub Guard comes in an easy spray on applicator, which means you won’t be handling any chemicals or poisons. Find Lawn Lovers Grub Guard at our online store: best garden pest control product on the market today!

Organic Health Booster Plant & Lawn Food Fertiliser

The first few weeks of Spring might still be cold but as the weather warms up and your soil temperatures increase, a healthy lawn will start to grow - quickly!

Choosing the right turf for your landscape is crucial to its success and your happiness! With the right lawn, you’ll be enjoying years and years of its beauty and health. The wrong lawn for your landscape area however can result in a whole load of extra work and maintenance – that’s time and money you won’t want to spend! Here’s what to look for when considering which turf is right for you:

We know a lot of dads; in fact, most of us are dads!

So to celebrate our impending day (Father's Day 4 September 2016), we thought we’d change things up and put together a list of things dads really want for Father’s Day - you know, just to help out a little (or in case our own families are reading...).

Of course, feel free to share this with your loved ones!

There’s a lot to love about Spring: warmer weather, sweet smells in the air, new and rejuvenated life, outdoor living and entertaining. It all begins again in Spring and that’s why now is the perfect time to take a moment to think about your lawn. Think back to last warm season: were you delighted with your lawn? Or do you think it might be time to consider laying new turf?

Today we talk about some reasons to and advantages of getting new turf laid if your lawn hasn’t been up to scratch:

It's not just winter that causes lawns to look depressed...

As we approach the peak of winter you’re probably noticing your lawn isn’t looking as lush as it did in warmer months. It’s browner. It’s patchier. It’s just not inviting any more. (If you want to know why, read our blog "Why Winter is a Problem for Lawns - and What You Can Do About It".)

But the truth is this: it’s not just winter that causes lawns to look depressed - and usually that means that your lawn isn’t in its peak condition. Just like taking care of any living thing, your lawn is probably asking you for help. Let's get to know your lawn and what it could be asking you for using some common lawn problems.