Paul Munns Blog
Below is a list of our latest blog posts, enjoy!
Controlling Winter Grass during winter
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 17 July 2019
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Winter grass or poa annua is a what I would call a very persistent and relentless weed in Austral...
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How to control moss and algae in lawns
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 3 July 2019
Winter is the time when moss and algae is most prevalent in lawns. This is because of the cool te...
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The effects of frost on lawn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 25 June 2019
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Why is this so, I hear you ask. Well, for all the plant geeks out there, there are some very...
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Mushrooms and Toadstools in lawns
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 17 June 2019
The mushrooms or toadstools that you see in the lawn are the flowers if you like, or more accurat...
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The effects of poor drainage on lawn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 12 June 2019
Winter is the time of year when you are most likely to experience drainage issues, mostly be...
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The effects of overuse of lawns during winter
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 4 June 2019
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The most common lawns in Adelaide are Couches, Kikuyu and Buffalo. These are classified as warm s...
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Keeping your lawn green this Winter
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 30 May 2019
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Winter brings with it some challenges for lawns. The most popular varieties in South Austra...
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Is it the wrong time of year to lay natural turf?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 24 May 2019
It is true that most varieties go dormant through winter (and stop growing) however that doe...
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Which weed- Soursobs or Clover?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 15 May 2019
We often see customers getting confused between clover, soursob and medic. While Clover and medic...
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Preparing your lawn for winter
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 2 May 2019
The steady rain will bring much needed relief for Adelaide’s gardens. Months of dry weather have ...
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Is it still a good time to sow lawn seed?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 24 April 2019
The answer is both yes and no. Late April is too late to sow varieties like couch and kikuyu beca...
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Soil pH – What is it and why is it important?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 17 April 2019
pH can range from 0 (Acidic) to 14 (alkaline) where a neutral soil is 7. Different plants h...
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Fertilising your lawn in Autumn
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 10 April 2019
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All lawns should be fertilised three times per year for optimal colour, hardiness and health...
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Weed Control in Lawns without using chemicals – Is it possible?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 27 March 2019
The short answer to that questions is yes – mostly… There are many chemical free ways to kill off...
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Fertiliser spreaders
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 20 March 2019
Most people at one time or another have spread fertiliser out over a lawn. Having done so y...
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Hold off on the Fertiliser – Just for now!
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 13 March 2019
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As the days become shorter and nights cooler, traditional summer active lawns (couch, buffalo and...
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Act now to control winter grass!
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 27 February 2019
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Winter grass (otherwise known as Poa annua or annual blue grass) is that annoying light green col...
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Black Beetles
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 19 February 2019
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Often people come into our shop or call over the phone to talk about the dead spots in their lawn...
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Kikuyu - Friend or foe
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 14 February 2019
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It’s a question that we get asked often! In South Australia, kikuyu is by far the most common and...
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