In recent years some landscapers and DIY shows have turned their back on the humble Aussie lawn. They've ditched the turf in favour of concrete and pavers, with just a few plants supplying the only hint of green. The idea that we can turn our back yards into an outside room has lead to the installation of decks and hard surface areas. And while these often look great, there are some sizeable drawbacks associated with them, that don't seem to get mentioned on those TV shows.

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Loving your lawn, your guide to the perfect Aussie Lawn is a unique lawn care guide written by Nigel Ruck. This 126 page lawn care guide is packed full of interesting and useful articles and DIY guides to help you achieve the perfect lawn.

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Have you got a threadbare lawn that looks like it hosted a couple of rock festivals … during a flood? Does that area at the back of your house resemble a patchwork quilt of mud and wilted grass stems? Do you fear walking on your lawn in case the bindi turn your feet into pin cushions? Or perhaps you're building your own home and want a lawn to match your amazing new house.

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Lawn care tools of all shapes and sizes

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Spray Now for Broad Leaf Weeds

Broad leaf weeds attack Aussie lawns like a plague. A few of the most infamous varieties are dilapidating dandelions, biting bindiis, spiteful spurge, clingy clover and creeping capeweed. Many other common Australian weeds also fall into this category.

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The way we think about water usage has changed dramatically in recent times. Even though many areas have droughts and resulting water restrictions, with a little planning you can still have a great lawn and a beautiful garden.

With localised rebates on rainwater tanks and grey water usage, there has never been a better time to look at your watering routine and maybe going a little green at the same time.

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Sir Walter is a high performance soft leaf buffalo grass that actually requires little fertilising to keep it looking great.

Of course to keep your lawn in tip top condition a little fertiliser can go a long way. To make sure you're getting the most out of your fertilising efforts, we recommend that you follow these helpful lawn fertilising tips ...

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Sir Walter soft leaf buffalo lawn has been specifically cultivated for the unique, but tough Australian environment and climate. This hardy lawn variety has been developed to be drought tolerant and self repairing, which means any patches of discolouration or poor growth in your Sir Walter lawn will re-establish on their own.

Amazing...

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This summer was one of the wettest we’ve had in a long time and although your lawn probably looks nice and green at the moment, the chances are it’s not as healthy as it looks and not ready for the winter period that’s fast approaching. All that water will have probably leached the nutrients from the soil just where your lawn needs them most - at the root base. These nutrients need to be replaced prior to Winter.

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14/03/2012 - BREAKING NEWS! WE'VE HAD REPORTS TODAY OF ARMY WORMS ATTACKING IN SYDNEY AND VICTORIA

If you notice a patch of lawn that is slightly shorter or thinner or that looks like it might have been recently mown (but you know it hasn't) you could have army worm.

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All the tips to laying a perfect synthetic lawn.

Lady Jane synthetic grass is manufactured from the finest quality UV stabilized materials to provide a long lasting alternative to natural grass. DIY installation is made possible by following our Installation Guide. You can download it from the bottom of this article. Enjoy!

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Once your Sir Walter lawn is established you need to think about long term watering. In fact this should be a major consideration in the planning stages of your garden as it can affect how large a lawn you install, especially in areas prone to drought.

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The first rule of thumb to keep in mind when mowing your Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo Lawn, is that mowing height matters!

We know there's no one mowing height that will work on all lawn types, we do know that close mowing reduces root growth though, which in turn reduces the amount of water the turf can absorb.

Find out more about how to keep your lawn looking healthy with a good mowing routine.

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Sir Walter proudly introduce Lady Jane Synthetic Grass.

Although natural grass is always our recommendation for any lawn, there are places that frankly are too much in the dark or do not have access to water to successfully grow the real thing.

If you have a spot that is 100% shade, a rooftop or other area where grass simply is too difficult to grow Lady Jane is the perfect solution.

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Large amounts of rainfall and pooling water can badly damage your lawn if it's the wrong sort of grass. Find out how Sir Walter copes under flood conditions...

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Sir Walter is a popular turf variety for professional landscaping applications because of its reliability and visual appeal.

We have produced a specification brochure to provide landscape architects, specifiers or commercial landscapers with detailed content on specifying Sir Walter in their next project. We have also provided brochures (in PDF form) for other Sir Walter branded products such as Fertiliser, Weed control etc.

Download the brochures from this article.

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There are many insect pests that like to attack your lawn. They can potentially cause significant damage, so being aware of what’s out there in the insect world will hopefully keep you one step ahead of the game. You’ll be better equipped to
deal with any uninvited guests AND SEND THEM PACKING!

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Sir Walter Premium Lawn Turf has been bred with drought tolerance in mind, giving you the most water efficient soft buffalo grass on the market. Learn how to give your 'Sir Walter' lawn the most efficient and effective watering ...

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With increasing drought and consequently more water restrictions coming into force across Australia each year, it's important to use grey water wherever possible for your lawn watering routine. Not only does this help you save the planet but it helps your pocket too!

Grey water is made up of the wastewater from our showers, baths, spas, hand basins, laundry tubs, washing machines, dishwashers and kitchen sinks. (It doesn't include water from toilets.) Used appropriately, you can water your garden with grey water and save around 400 litres of fresh water each day.

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Some excavation may be required in the early stages of your lawn preparation to ensure you have enough depth to accommodate the drainage materials, plus a depth of soil, plus the actual turf thickness so as not to be higher than any paths, read on for handy excavation advice.

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There are various diseases that can affect your lawn, but the good news is that by choosing a suitable lawn variety for your conditions and keeping it well maintained and healthy you will greatly reduce the chance of diseases.

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Sir Walter in the Press...

Find out what Jamie Durie's no. 1 secret is!

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From Queensland to Melbourne via Sydney and Canberra there isn’t really a perfect grass variety, but HAL (Horticulture Australia Limited) with the help from some research carried out in WA, set out to find which variety was the best for the area.

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Landscaping and turfing demand some skill with numbers, but not much beyond the simple arithmetic and geometry you probably learned at primary school. Although most of the necessary calculations are generally straightforward, it is nevertheless important that you take care to be accurate.

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At Sir Walter Premium Lawn Turf, we believe that prevention is always better than a cure, so we recommend that you keep Sir Walter healthy. Sir Walter turf has a natural weed resistance that will suffocate the growth of pesky weeds in its normal healthy state.

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Sir Walter vs Jack Frost

As the temperature drops there are still a few things to do to keep your Sir Walter lawn looking at its best - read on for valuable winter season tips for your lawn.

From winter colour expectation and management to general lawn care tips, we'll help you keep your lawn looking great all year round.

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Some handy tips from Sir Walter on lawn installation. Let us guide you on laying the perfect Aussie lawn from ground preparation, watering and fertilising to how to lay each piece of Turf, we guide you through the process.

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The days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting a little cooler, but your lawn is still growing. Autumn is one of the most important times on the lawn care calender - read more for tips on keeping your lawn at its best.

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Spring has arrived and you'll be spending more time outside enjoying your garden - it's time to help your lawn get ready for the hotter months.

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Maintain your healthy looking green lawn with Sir Walter this winter.

A Winter Active Low Thatch Environmentally Responsible turf ... that's W-A-L-T-E-R, and what a Sir it is!

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Sir Walter can withstand Low Light Intensity. It performs well in shaded positions down to 30% Sunlight and is thus an exceptional performer for underneath trees. Sir Walter really is the shade tolerant grass.

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Trees can look great in a lawn but there are a few things to consider for a successful relationship between lawn and tree. We see large trees growing in parks, commercial spaces and botanical gardens. They provide beauty and much needed shade and shelter for birds and other wildlife. In your average home garden many large trees are not suitable as they just get too big, but there are many smaller, more suitable shade and feature trees. Most good nurseries will be able to advise on what will go well at your place.

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Although your Sir Walter Premium Lawn Turf will not normally require top dressing, sometimes it can be necessary to correct unevenness. Here are some important tips to get the job done.

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Don't underestimate the importance of your soils' pH. The best time to carry out any soil improvements is prior to installing your lawn not afterwards, and this includes pH adjustments.

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Some lawn varieties might look great but can they handle the action from some family pets?

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There are many different lawn varieties and cultivars.

Naturally, how your lawn performs depends on many factors. For example in the case of winter colour with Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo varieties, the colder the region the more prone to colour loss the lawn will be, but this is a perfectly natural characteristic only lasting for a short period before you’re back in the green.

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Selecting the right lawn for your home is crucial.  The right lawn should result in years of lawn happiness and success; the wrong lawn could result in a battle to try and keep it looking good through exhaustive and expensive maintenance

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A well planned lawn garden is a successful garden. Follow our tips to creating your perfect outside space.

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With Autumn firmly upon us and winter on its way - we give you some Sir Walter
Winter Lawn Care Tips...

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