Paul Munns Blog
Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
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...
Read MorePop 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...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreIs 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreAct 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...
Read MoreWater 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...
Read MorePest 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...
Read MoreIs Kikuyu invading your lawn?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 23 February 2022
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Read MoreWhy use organic fertilisers?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 14 February 2022
When it comes to fertilising lawns, high on most people’s expectations is a fast, greening effect...
Read MoreIs it too hot to install instant turf?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 9 February 2022
While there is some truth to that, you might be surprised to learn that turf varieties like ...
Read MoreSummer grass weeds
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 1 February 2022
You’ll most likely see a lot of seed heads appearing from the weed, an...
Read MoreWhats the best type of pop-up sprinkler?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 26 January 2022
It’s a good question and one we get asked often, so I want to spend so...
Read MoreHow to control seed heads in lawn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 19 January 2022
The three main lawns we'll deal with in this blog are couch, kikuyu and buffalo. These are ...
Read MoreHow much water and how often?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 13 January 2022
Most people want their lawns to get the right amount of water but no one wants to over water give...
Read MoreNatural turf or Synthetic grass - Which is right for you?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 5 January 2022
It’s often not the case of which one is better or worse but rather which option will suit your ci...
Read MoreGetting your lawn ready for Christmas
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 15 December 2021
As my daughter reminded me this morning, Christmas is only a week away and you may well...
Read MoreLawn Scarifying
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 6 December 2021
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It helps return a thick, spongy lawn back into a green, tight-knit surface and is something you'l...
Read MoreFertiliser burn in lawn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 30 November 2021
Fertiliser burn occurs primarily due to poor application methods. Yep ...
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