Paul Munns Blog
Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
Why does your lawn stop growing during Winter?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 17 August 2022
The answer lies in the type of lawn you have. Lawns in South Australia can be classified as eithe...
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Are birds pulling up your lawn?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 10 August 2022
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More and more, I hear stories of birds relentlessly ripping up lawns. They come back day after da...
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Restore colour to your lawn - instantly!
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 3 August 2022
There are many reasons why lawns lose colour during Winter, including frost, over-use, poor ...
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How to control moss and algae in lawns
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 26 July 2022
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Winter is the time when moss and algae are most prevalent in lawns. This is because of the cool t...
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The effects of frost on lawn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 18 July 2022
When Autumn turns into Winter, it is common for some varieties of lawn to begin losing their...
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Winter lawn diseases
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 5 July 2022
Lawn diseases are often caused by fungal strains and can cause significant amounts of damage to y...
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Winter Weeds
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 28 June 2022
There is a fair chance that you’re sick of dealing with weeds. Th...
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Mushrooms and Toadstools in lawns
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 17 June 2022
In my recent walks around our neighbourhood and local national parks, I've seen quite a lot poppi...
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The effects of poor drainage on lawn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 6 June 2022
Over the past few days, I've seen more than 100m of rain land on my block and my front yard is&nb...
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Our first winter rain - What does it mean for your lawn?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 30 May 2022
Rain on this level will be a welcome addition for lawns in South Australia. It will do wonde...
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Is it still OK to lay instant turf during winter?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 16 May 2022
Most people who have maintained a lawn in the past know that the common types of lawns in Ad...
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Pop up sprinklers or sub surface drippers?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 2 May 2022
It may seem like an odd time to talk about watering systems with winter on the way. With colder a...
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How to spray weeds effectively
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 26 April 2022
The same chemical, applied in the same way doesn’t necessarily achieve the same results. I’ve hea...
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Is it still a good time to sow lawn seed?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 11 April 2022
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The answer is both yes and no. Mid-April is too late to sow warm-season varieties like couch and ...
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The right lawn for shade
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 29 March 2022
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The answer lies in how much shade you have and the purposes for which you are wanting a lawn.&nbs...
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Act now to control winter grass!
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 21 March 2022
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Winter grass (otherwise known as Poa annua or annual bluegrass) is that annoying light green colo...
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Water repellent soil. Its a real problem for lawn and its easily solved
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 9 March 2022
A water repellent or non-wetting soil is where a soil repels moisture instead of absorbing i...
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Pest Control in Lawns without using chemicals – Is it possible?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 1 March 2022
Care for our environment has definitely increased in recent times. There is certainly more awaren...
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