Although we are never short of sun in Australia, the winter months do mean that your lawn receives less sun than normal. But, can your turf actually handle less sunlight? And can you do anything to help it along?

Although we are never short of sun in Australia, the winter months do mean that your lawn receives less sun than normal. But, can your turf actually handle less sunlight? And can you do anything to help it along?
Winter Grass is an easy weed to identify due to it producing triangular shaped seed heads as it grows. Unfortunately, these seed heads are a sign that it has already started spreading for next season making it one of the more frustrating weeds to remove. In this article we will cover what winter grass is and how you can stop it from spreading throughout your lawn.
So, you’re thinking about laying some turf during the cooler months… but aren’t sure if it’s the right thing to do. Is it a good time of year? Is it too cold? Will the lawn like the weather? All these questions, plus many more, are asked by our customers all year round and we are here to tell you, once and for all.
One of the most frequent mistakes people make around their turf is that Winter is the season in which it can be ignored entirely. Common belief is that lawns die-off or go dormant and can simply be ignored until Spring, when it will bounce back good as new. Keeping your lawn healthy is a year-round process, and with a bit of care and attention your lawn can be the cream of the crop come Spring.
Just because the weather has cooled down doesn’t mean that the maintenance of your lawn and gardens should stop. Some jobs may be better suited to the warmer months, but regular support and garden upkeep is essential for prolonged preservation of a healthy and vibrant backyard. Below is a list of top tools and tips to keep your green thumb busy in the winter months.