Nutgrass, otherwise known as nutsedge, is actually one of the hardest weeds to get rid of in your lawn! Sometimes, when it feels like you’re accomplishing something, you’re actually not. When watering, mowing and trimming your lawn, you may be feeding the nutgrass plants, causing them to grow faster and fight harder for survival. So, how do we stop this? Let’s get into it.   What is nutgrass and what does it look like? Nutgrass is a noxious weed, which is in the same weed family (Sedge) as Mullumbimby Couch. Nutgrass has nut-shaped tubers on its roots, hence its name, and is usually easy ..read more

Summer is upon us and the sweltering Aussie heat calls for one thing and one thing only: backyard cricket. Whether you’re a novice or not, you can easily up the ante for some family fun by creating a backyard cricket pitch worthy of Warney’s spins. Let us show you how! Steps to setting up the perfect backyard cricket pitch Preparation is King A little preparation is all it takes to ensure you’re scoring 6s in your backyard come summer time. Before you begin, you need to ensure you’re working in a space with a healthy covering of grass. Spring and summer time are the best bet, as this is when t ..read more

Just like we tend to hibernate inside to avoid the big winter chill, our warm season grasses; most commonly found in Victoria due to our temperate climate, don’t like the cold either and go into a state of dormancy. This allows the grass to minimise metabolic activity which helps the plant to conserve energy. It’s all part of mother nature’s magic act. Just like the turf, the trees in this photograph have also dropped their leaves due to the plummeting mercury, and gone into their own winter rest state. We understand more than most the sinking feeling of seeing a lawn that was lush and green i ..read more

Recent heavy rains and widespread flooding in many parts of Victoria and southern NSW have caused extensive damage to homes, businesses and to our outdoor living spaces. It’s been a heartbreaking time for so many, and the most important thing right now is the health and safety of your families and communities, so take care and look after one another in the weeks ahead. The biggest challenge for our lawns during these flooding events is the damage caused by water logging for extended periods. In addition, once the water levels drop, the soil and sediment left behind can smother lawns and cre ..read more

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show returns Wednesday 29 March to Sunday 2 April at the Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens. We are soooo excited to announce our partnership with Landscaping Victoria Master Landscapers supporting the Boutique Gardens Competition. Keep an eye out for our farm fresh instant Coolabah Turf installed in some of the gardens! You will also have the chance to come and say G’day to our very own Coolabah Turf specialists at the Landscaping Victoria stand A37 located along ‘Boutique Boulevard’. Thursday 30 March 9am to 1pm Friday 31 March 9a ..read more

Updated on 20th October 2022 Dogs and pets are an extension of our families. We love them and they have become a very important part of our Aussie lifestyle! The only downside? They can prove a bit of a challenge for maintaining a beautiful lawn! The good news is that your pets and your lawn can coexist harmoniously. You don’t have to sacrifice great turf for your furry friend. In fact, you can create the ultimate pet-friendly lawn that they will love as much as you! In Victoria, the climate is also an important consideration when it comes to choosing the right turf for pets. Things can get w ..read more

Despite their bad rap, fungi like mushrooms and toadstools are, for the most part, a natural part of your lawn’s ecosystem. However, with so many varying types, it can be hard to know what to do when you see them popping up in your otherwise perfectly green grass. In this blog we’re going to answer all of your questions about the sometimes unsightly growths in your lawn, including what they are, why they’re there, and whether or not you need to worry about them. What exactly are mushrooms and toadstools? Before we answer this question, we first need to answer another one: what are fungi? Fung ..read more

Originally designed for manicured golf courses and sports fields, cylinder mowers have recently become incredibly popular with homeowners who like to keep their lawns looking pristine. Cylinder mowers offer a ton of benefits that run-of-the-mill rotary mowers don’t, so to the average joe, purchasing one may seem like a no-brainer. But is it? Let’s jump into the nuts and bolts of cylinder mowers and whether it’s worth you investing in one. What is a cylinder lawn mower? A cylinder lawn mower is essentially a battery or petrol-powered reel mower – where exposed cutting blades at the front o ..read more

One of the major downsides to winter – apart from those bitterly cold mornings and blustery afternoons – is the toll it takes on our lawns. For lawn lovers, wintertime presents a big challenge as frostbite can undo all of our hard work in an instant. Frosts are common in Victoria, and lawns in these parts get an extra beating by suffering from what’s known as radiation frost. While in most cases frost won’t kill your lawn, extreme conditions can lead to what is known as ‘winter kill’. Find out everything you need to know to treat frost damage in grass. How does frost damage on grass occur duri ..read more