Lawn Care Guides
Helping you love your lawn. From installation and soil preparation to general mowing and watering, Love your Lawn helps you achieve and maintain a lawn you can be proud of.
Tools of the Trade
Posted in Tools of the Trade on Thursday, 28 April 2011
Broad Leaf Spray
Posted in Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Synthetic Lawn Installation and Maintenance
Posted in Lawn Installation & Soil Preparation on Friday, 22 April 2011
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!
Waterwise Facts
Posted in Lawn Watering Guide on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Fertilising your Sir Walter Lawn
Posted in Lawn Mowing & Feeding on Friday, 22 April 2011
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 ...
Sir Walter Lawn - a lawn that repairs itself when damaged or abused!
Posted in Lawn Repair on Wednesday, 20 April 2011
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...
Lady Jane Synthetic Turf
Posted in Environmental Issues on Thursday, 22 April 2010
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.
The Good News on Grass
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Tuesday, 09 June 2009
Finding the Best Grass
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 02 June 2011
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.
Has Your Lawn got Lawn Grubs or Army Worms?
Posted in Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases on Friday, 22 April 2011
Army worm or sod web worm can be really bad news and can attack all sorts of lawns right across Australia. Sadly their favourite lawn is a healthy one.
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.
Professional Use of Sir Walter
Posted in Lawn Installation & Soil Preparation on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Long Term Watering
Posted in Lawn Watering Guide on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Mowing your Sir Walter Lawn - Height Matters!
Posted in Lawn Mowing & Feeding on Wednesday, 20 April 2011
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.
Grey Water Use On Lawn Turf Grass
Posted in Environmental Issues on Wednesday, 22 April 2009
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.
Winter Lawn Care
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Excavation
Posted in Lawn Installation & Soil Preparation on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Pest Control
Posted in Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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!
Watering your Sir Walter Lawn
Posted in Lawn Watering Guide on Wednesday, 20 April 2011
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 ...
Creating and Maintaining a Beautiful Lawn in Autumn
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Measuring & Calculating
Posted in Lawn Installation & Soil Preparation on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Lawn Diseases
Posted in Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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. Spring Lawn Care
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Installations and Laying
Posted in Lawn Installation & Soil Preparation on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Sir Walter Lawn and Weed Resistance
Posted in Lawn Pests, Weeds & Diseases on Wednesday, 20 April 2011
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.
Winter Colour in your Sir Walter Lawn
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Friday, 22 April 2011
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!
Sir Walter - The Shade Tolerant Grass
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Friday, 22 April 2011
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.
Trees and Lawns
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Top Dressing your lawn
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
pH Correction Prior to Lawn Installation
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Pets and Lawn
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
Some lawn varieties might look great but can they handle the action from some family pets?
Lawn Varieties
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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.
Lawn Selection
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
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
Garden Planning and Lawns
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Thursday, 21 April 2011
A well planned lawn garden is a successful garden. Follow our tips to creating your perfect outside space.
Looking after your Sir Walter Lawn this Winter
Posted in Lawn Care & Maintenance on Wednesday, 20 April 2011

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





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