A name can say a lot. In the case of Carpet Grass, it almost says it all. Want a grass that looks like carpet? Carpet Grass. Carpet grass a hardy perennial grass that is an aggressive spreader about as low maintenance as they come. It is particularly suited to...
Any lawn owner has heard it a million times before. To get the best out of your lawn, you need to be sure to regularly fertilise. You heard it from the turf supplier. You heard it from the garden contractor. You heard it from your neighbour. But oftentimes it...
Buffalo has a reputation for being a difficult seed to grow. There are many lawn owners who have heard the noise, and are fearful of trying to germinate the turf from seed, despite the obvious money saving perk. Thankfully, McKays have worked to produce a...
Perennial Ryegrass is a popular cool-season turf choice in cooler climates worldwide. With its deep, dark green blades and high tolerance to shade, it adds beauty to any suitable backyard. In this guide, we will explore the characteristics of Perennial Ryegrass,...
Kentucky Bluegrass – you may have heard of the name before. That’s probably because whenever an American TV show or movie needs to reference a type of lawn, that’s their go-to. It’s the USA’s favourite cool season grass, and has been since time immemorial. It...
The choice of pasture grass as a horse feed is an important one, directly affecting the health and happiness of your stable. As a solution, you could do far worse than Rhodes grass (Chloris Gayana). A native of Africa, Rhodes grass has spread throughout the...
So your garden is getting overrun by weeds. It’s time to get the big guns out, right? You need to wander down to the outdoor store, find a vicious herbicide, and spray until everything is culled. Efficient and effective no doubt, but environmentally friendly?...
Having a go at landscape architecture is an option for even the most novice backyard practitioner. It shouldn’t be all too different than redesigning a room in your house. There are elements that can be put in, taken out or moved, and you’ve got a set amount of...
Historically one of the most popular lawns for Australians and their backyards, Couch grass (pronounced cooch) continues to be a top choice for both homeowners and sport clubs around the country. A native species to Europe, Asia and Northern Africa, the...
When it comes to your backyard turf, you shouldn’t need a PHD in growing grass to have a brilliant looking patch. Even the most careful amateur gardeners will come across issues though. Here are 8 common lawn problems and their solutions. Problem: Grass isn’t...
In Australian gardening, cold weather resistance isn’t something that many have to worry about in their plant choices. Snow is almost non-existent, and the top half of Australia only knows about frost from children’s books. For those down south though, the...
In the farming world, it’s a hot-bed issue: organically grown produce versus conventionally grown (ie. with some outside assistance). The same decision is one that many a backyard gardener faces. Do you try to go au naturale, or do you stick with the...
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