Resources & Tips
BENEFITS OF TURF
Turf grasses play a critical role in the general health and welfare of our nation and as a result of increasing urbanisation and deforestation; they are becoming more and more important for human health. Turf is not only a major source of beauty and comfort in our lives but also a cleansing answer to our environment.
NATURAL VS SYNTHETIC TURF
The frightening effects of artificial turf on both humans and the environment are already being corrected by natural grass on a daily basis. Athletes and coaches, professionals and amateurs, fans and homeowners all prefer the joy that natural grass brings into their lives. The cost(s) of installing and maintaining a natural grass field…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I stop weeds from growing in my turf?
The best way to stop weeds from growing in your turf is to keep your lawn as healthy as possible. This involves fertilising every 6-8 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer) and once or twice through the winter period. Correct watering is also essential to the good health of your turf.
LAWN CARE ESSENTIALS
Over a period of three Perth summers research at the University of Western Australia proved that a healthy green lawn can be maintained by selecting from a range of warm season, deep rooted lawn grasses more suited to our hot summer environment
WATERING INFORMATION
If you are establishing a new lawn or garden, you may apply for a temporary exemption from the sprinkler roster that applies to your area. New lawn can refer to roll on lawn, runners, shredded lawn and/or seed. This exemption applies to scheme water supplied by the Water Corporation …
TURF RESEARCH
Extensive research in USA has demonstrated that turf and lawn areas can:
- Reduce surface temperatures by up to 10 degrees C compared to bare soil and up to 30 degrees celsius compared with synthetic surfaces.
MONTHLY TIPS
All suburbs have different soils so look for a fertiliser blend for your area.
Maintaining a healthy lawn
To keep your lawn in great condition it will require year round maintenance including watering, mowing, fertilising, top dressing, de-thatching and regularly applying a quality wetting agent and/or moisture retainer.
BIAGRA AND AQUAFORCE
Biagra is a bi-active formula provides both outstanding penetration along with superior moisture retention. Bi-Agra strength is its ability to retain additional moisture in normally low water-retaining root zones. Unlike polyacrylamides which hold water tightly, Bi-Agra holds moisture in the soil, yet allows water availability through the normal process of osmosis as required by the roots.
Resources
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Expert Tips
- AUGUST LAWN TIPS 2024 – Some winter weeds will still be germinating, especially if rains are late. Apply treatments to stop weeds from putting down seeds for next year’s germination. These weeds include clovers, flat weeds, and dandelions. There are two active chemicals for use by the home gardener: Bromoxynil for Buffalo varieties and Dicamba for couch and kikuyu varieties.… Continue Reading
- JULY LAWN TIPS 2024 – No irrigation required – winter sprinkler switch off https://www.watercorporation.com.au/Help-and-advice/Watering-days/Winter-sprinkler-switch-off/Winter-sprinkler-switch-off Apply a foliar fertilise of Iron and Manganese now to keep the colour in your lawn. Even if the roots have gone dormant the leaf can still take up the foliar feed. Collect a random selection of soil samples from across your lawn and garden, and… Continue Reading
- MAY LAWN TIPS 2024 – At the end of May give your lawn a light fertilise with a slow-release granular fertiliser before ground temps drop below 4 degrees. This is the most important fertilise of the year as the healthier your lawn goes into winter, the healthier it will come out. It is this vital nutrition that is required to… Continue Reading