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Dock Weed is an incredibly common invasive weed, with two varieties - Broadleaf Dock (Rumex obtusifolius) and Curled ...
Fumitory is a common herbaceous weed. Under its scientific name (Fumaria spp.) are over 50 variants of the weed ...
Guildford Grass (Romulea rosea), sometimes referred to as ‘Onion Grass’ or ‘Pink Sorrel’, is a small but highly ...
One of the toughest grassy weeds to control in home lawns across Australia is ‘Paspalum’ (Paspalum notatum) which is ...
Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is a common invasive weed in Australian lawns, known by many names ...
Grassy weeds can be much trickier to remove from your lush, green lawn than simple broadleaf weeds, and Parramatta ...
Pearlwort (Sagina Procumbens) is a common pest in Australia lawns along the eastern seaboard of Australia. It strikes ...
Pigweed (Portulaca Oleracea), also known as Purslane, is a common and persistent weed found in Australian lawns. Like ...
Red Caustic Weed (Euphorbia Prostrata) is an invasive, fast-spreading weed that can cause significant problems for ...
Lawn pests are a constant threat to the hard work and effort we all put into our home lawns, and while there’s plenty ...
If you’ve noticed patches of slippery, slimy green on your lawn, you may be dealing with algae. While it’s not as ...
Grey Leaf Spot is a fungal disease that can affect both grassy and broadleaf plants. The disease is often a problem ...
Perennial Weeds are longer lived plants that can survive winter or regrow from roots, rhizomes or tubers in spring ...
Annual weeds are relatively short-lived plants that grow from seeds produced in the previous year. Their life cycle ...
A member of the daisy family, there are two main types of Fleabane weeds: Flaxleaf Fleabane and Tall Fleabane...
As our biggest state, Western Australia is a vast land of contrasting climates, from Mediterranean in the south to ...
A well-fed, healthy lawn that is regularly mowed at the correct height will be able to resist invasion by most weeds. ...
\Temperate climates, such as New South Wales, experience four distinct seasons that are enjoyable for most of the ...
Tropical and sub-tropical environments, such as Queensland, with its year-round warmth and typically high coastal ...
South Australia’s climate is mostly semi-arid to arid in the north, with a temperate zone closer to the coast where ...
You’ve probably heard people say, “If you don’t like the weather in Victoria, just wait 15 minutes”, or joke that the ...
Weed control methods can be limited in some types of lawn. Soft Leaf Buffalo is more sensitive to a range of ...
Weeds are a lawn lover’s worst nightmare. They can sneak in when you least expect it and left unchecked can quickly ...
Despite its name, there are no fairies to be found in Fairy Ring Lawn Disease. This lovely sounding disease is ...
Spring should be a time of year to enjoy the outdoors. But for some homeowners, spring also brings with it a ...
Pythium Blight is a fungal disease that can affect lawns in Australia’s warm and wet tropical regions. Homeowners ...
Anthracnose is a type of fungal disease that can affect both grassy and broadleaf plants. While it is most commonly ...
Helminthosporium Leaf Spot is a common fungal disease impacting home lawns during wet seasons. Starting out as small ...
Just as its name implies, Take-all Patch takes it all, killing off the roots, runner and leaves, and leaving ...
If your lawn is starting to look a little pink, it might not be your eyesight - you may be dealing with Red Thread ...
Often mistaken for the English dandelion, catsear weeds can quickly ruin the aesthetic of your lush green garden ...
A true broadleaf weed, cudweed is prevalent in winter lawns, when it grows vigorously and out-competes many grasses. ...
Dollarweed, also known as pennywort, is a nuisance: this water-loving weed can spread quickly and can be difficult to ...
Although recognised as the national flower of Scotland, thistles are in fact considered weeds in most parts of ...
Found across Australia, plantain weeds are ugly intruders commonly found in lawns that are neglected or in poor ...
Broadleaf weeds can quickly ruin your beautiful lawn, creating an ugly eyesore in your green oasis. Unlike grass ...
Weeds are a common problem in most Australian gardens, impacting the look, and sometimes the feel of your lawn. Grass ...
If you've ever stepped on a round spiny ball while walking barefoot on your lawn, there's a good chance your lawn has ...
This daisy-like weed is quite sweet and unassuming, but like its cousin the lawn daisy, carrot weed can become a ...
Daisies can be a beautiful addition to a garden, but they can also be a nuisance when they make their way into the ...
It can be hugely disappointing to see the damage fungal diseases can do to your lawn, whether it manifests as ...
Dollar Spot disease is caused by the fungus Sclerotinia Homoeocarpa and is common in both warm and cool season ...
If you live in an area prone to high rainfall and humidity, your lawn has probably experienced fungal disease, even ...
When there are multiple issues to deal with, it might seem like you’re spending every weekend spraying your lawn with ...
Wireweed (Polygonum aviculare) is a hairless, sprawling annual plant regarded as an environmental weed in New South ...
There are several types of Chickweed, a common herbaceous plant, that prefers cool, damp shady sites and can quickly ...
Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) originated in southern Africa but has become widely naturalised across most ...
Bindii is one of the most annoying weeds and the bane of everyone who loves to go barefoot outdoors in the warmer ...
Rather than waiting until weeds appear in your lawn and before you decide what to do about them, it’s usually best to ...
The simple answer to that question is herbicides are chemicals that kill plants or prevent their seeds from ...
Lawn fungal diseases take on a variety of forms – from brown patches to highly visible spots, threads, rings, or ...
White Clover is easily recognisable from its smooth trifoliate leaves but once established can require patience to ...
There are hundreds of Sedges found in both tropical and warm temperate environments across the World. Sedge Weeds can ...
Dandelions are a perennial herb that gardeners either love or hate. Some people loathe Dandelion Weed with a passion ...
Crows Foot Grass is a common weed of lawns, gardens, parks, footpaths and roadsides. It was recently ranked in the ...
Mullumbimby Couch is one of the hundreds of sedges in the genus Cyperus, which is found in both tropical and warm ...
Summer grass is a common invasive annual grass that also goes by the name crabgrass. Not surprisingly, Summer Grass ...
Also known as Sour Grass and Bermuda Buttercup, Soursob is an extremely annoying fast-spreading weed. Soursob is ...
The bulb of an Onion Weed plant gives off an onion-like scent when crushed or cut and an outbreak can be enough to ...
Nut Grass is an annoying fast-spreading long-lived perennial lawn weed that grows from underground tubers. A member ...
Lawn rust is a common fungal lawn disease that can turn normally healthy green grass an unpleasant shade of yellow. ...
Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a good investment, especially when working with volatile products on ...
When disease attacks your turf, control can be difficult unless you know how to identify lawn diseases and understand ...
Moss is sure to become very prevalent during winter when conditions are wet, shady and cool enough to encourage ...
Weeds may be green, but they are plants growing where they’re not wanted within your lawn. Weeds can take any form ...
The main step with weed control is to remove them from your lawn before they set seed. Hand removal should be the ...
Bindi is a prickly, painful, annoying lawn weed that can inhabit all grass types but now is the time to stop it in ...
Buffalo lawns have always proven a difficult challenge when weeds are established. Most of the herbicides which have ...
Spraying lawn weeds is necessary to maintain your lawn health and vigour. However it can get confusing, with so many ...
Killing weeds in Buffalo lawns can require various types of weed sprays which may also be used differently, and with ...
One of the greatest enemies of Buffalo grass is Kikuyu grass. Kikuyu invades Buffalo grass easily and very quickly, ...
Winter grass is an ugly and unsightly weed in Buffalo grass as well as all other lawn types. Its bright green leaves ...
When faced with a lawn full of weeds it can seem a daunting task of how to eradicate them successfully. Whether you ...
In recent years, weed and feed products have become increasingly popular amongst home gardeners. These products ...
Unsightly, bright green clumps taking over your pristine lawn? You’re probably dealing with Winter Grass. Winter ...
Paspalum can be a very difficult weed to kill in most Australian lawns, and continues to be one of the most hated ...
Oxalis can be a very difficult weed to kill in most lawn types. It is highly resistant to weak herbicide products, ...
Crabgrass is one of the worst lawn weeds in the world, and when found in any Australian lawn, the homeowner should ...
The term ‘Broadleaf Weeds’ refers to a very large number of different weed types that fit into a similar pattern of ...
As one of Australia’s most popular home lawn varieties, Buffalo Grass can be found lining streets all around the ...
Killing weeds in Buffalo grass has always been a major concern for homeowners but there are several quality ...
Owning dogs and having a nice lawn aren't mutually exclusive. Dogs are tough on turf, between urine damage, bare ...
The problem of lawn burn caused by dog’s urine is a common one. Lawn burn occurs when a dog urinates on the lawn, ...
Dogs and high-quality Australian lawns sometimes do not mix. But they can, with a bit of effort and some simple ...
Pets can wreak havoc on a lawn so the best thing you can do is find out which turf variety best suits your needs and ...
When purchasing lawns with your dog in mind, you soon find that each grass variety has its strengths and weaknesses. ...
Your lawn may turn yellow or brown due to several things such as being sick with a disease, having gone dormant or ...
If your new Prestige®, Palmetto®, or Sapphire® Buffalo Lawn has developed circular patches of dead, brown or dying ...
As people who take the ideals of organic lawn care seriously, we all know that the real trick in having a beautiful, ...
A Funky Grass Head is an awesome kids’ gardening project for the holidays and so simple, yielding exciting results in ...
