Kikuyu is a name that’s been long associated with enjoying the great Australian outdoors. One of Australia’s favourite grasses, almost every Aussie would have found it between their toes at some point in their lives. For decades it and Couch were the go-to...
Autumn is a season of great change for plants. The cooler temperatures and ever-shorter days have trees dropping leaves, flowers wilting and grasses beginning to hibernate. This is particularly the case in the more temperate areas of Australia, where the simple...
Here at McKays we’re always trying to push the boundaries with innovative and quality turf breeds and blends. Solving the issues thrown up by the challenging Australian climate by offering industry leading turf options is what we do. And one such example is our...
As unique as it is beautiful, there’s a reason why Kentucky Bluegrass is one of the most popular turfs in the US. With its dense coverage, soft feel and stunning greenish-blue hue, it makes for a true statement piece wherever it might be sown. Confusingly for a...
Fescue is the ultimate cool season all-rounder. A grass that can be found on every habited continent on earth, Fescue has proven its hardiness and resilience in every corner of the globe. While the cool season nature of fescue will mean that it is better suited...
A transitional time of the year, autumn represents an incredibly important period for your lawn. After the heat and stress of the summer, it serves as a chance for your turf to recuperate and strengthen itself as the weather cools and the days get shorter. Your...
“You can’t grow Buffalo Grass from seed” is a sentence that is constantly spouted by turf wholesalers nationwide. Buffalo turfs such as Sir Walter and Palmetto are only ever sold in rolls or plugs, and the reasons given for this are many and varied....
The weather is getting cooler. The days are getting shorter. The first signs of winter are rearing their head. Autumn is on its way. The performance of your lawn will change with the seasons. As such, it’s important that your lawn maintenance routines change...
When many Australians close their eyes and picture a patch of lawn, the grass that they’ll see will inevitably be Couch. Pronounced cooch, Couch is a mainstay of Australian backyards, lauded for its drought tolerance, its minimal maintenance requirements and...
For much of Australia February is a month of extremes. For those in the south it is often the hottest, driest and most UV extreme month of the year. For those in the north on the other hand, it can be the rainiest and most humid month of the year. Australia is...
Store bought lawn treatments can be expensive. Sure, they might have years of research and development behind them, using the latest and greatest gardening science to produce fantastic results, but if you’re having to pay a small fortune just to keep your lawn...
Carpet grass is a lawn variety that has very clear pros and cons. Its disadvantages clearly eliminate it as a grass choice for a few situations, but its advantages make it the stand-out best choice in many specific scenarios. Its unique combination of...
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