Green Life Turf | Residential Lawns Blog

Have you ever wondered why we fertilise our lawns, gardens and vegetables? What exactly does fertiliser do? Why do you need to fertilise? Today, I'm answering these key fertilising questions and over the coming weeks we'll discuss everything you need to know about fertilising, and choosing the right fertiliser for you. 

The heat not letting up over the last two weeks here in Sydney has left us with a fair few lawn enquiries! Images of heat stressed lawns ("sunburnt grass") have been accompanied by questions of what has happened and how it can be fixed. Today we go you one better and additionally address how you can avoid heat stress for your lawn next heatwave!

Woah it’s been hot here in Sydney! And you know it’s going to be another scorcher when you step outside in the morning, feel like you’re in a clothes dryer, and you’re already looking forward to getting back inside with the a/c. Out in the blistering heat all day are many living things, and our great Aussie lawns are one.

So how much water does your lawn need in this heat? And when is the best time to water it?

I’m glad you asked...

One of the primary questions we get here at the Green Life Turf office is about fertilising lawn; in particular, how often and when it should be done.

The answer to this question will depend on your lawn type, its environment, and the general health it’s currently in. Generally speaking fertilising is usually required once in the early spring season (September or October), and again in late autumn (April or May).

We also find another application of fertiliser around December / January to be highly beneficial - but we recommend waiting until a period where humidity will be medium-low; high humidity may encourage fungus and nobody wants that! We like to use Weather Zone for our 7-day weather forecast that includes a simple read humidity forecast.

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!

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!

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.

Sydney and many other parts of the country saw an abundance of rain a week or so back leaving our lawns drenched and over watered. It was no exception on our Green Life Turf farm where our team were up at dawn’s crack to start dealing with the problem.

The last few weeks of (mostly) sunshine should have dried most lawns out a little by now, but we may be in for more rain and as the sun continues to get weaker and weaker, our lawns are in for another brutal cold season. With predictions of a lot more rainfall to come this winter, there won’t be many opportunities to do much about it.

So what do we recommend on our farm for turf lovers in our Sydney climate? First some background: