Excavation
Sometimes you will need to excavate and remove some soil, often as part of the overall landscape process. For small areas this can be done by hand with shovels, barrows and plenty of sweat; but always...
View ArticleMeasuring & Calculating
Landscaping and turfing demand some skill with numbers, but not much beyond the simple arithmetic and geometry you probably learned at primary school. Although most of the necessary calculations are...
View ArticleLawn installation & laying
Some handy tips from Sir Walter on lawn installation. Let us guide you on laying the perfect Aussie lawn from ground preparation, watering and fertilising to how to lay each piece of Turf, we guide you...
View ArticleMowing your Sir Walter Lawn – Height Matters!
The first rule of thumb to keep in mind when mowing your Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo Lawn, is that mowing height matters! We know there’s no one mowing height that will work on all lawn types, we do...
View ArticleA lawn that repairs itself when damaged or abused!
Sir Walter turf has been specifically cultivated for the unique but tough Australian environment and climate. This hardy lawn variety has been developed to be drought tolerant and self repairing, which...
View ArticleWinter colour in your Sir Walter lawn
Maintain your healthy looking green lawn with Sir Walter this winter. Part of the philosophy, and indeed the name behind Sir Walter, comes from its ability to maintain its strength of colour and...
View ArticleProfessional Use of Sir Walter
Sir Walter is a popular turf variety for professional landscaping applications because of it’s reliability and visual appeal. This specification brochure has been developed to provide landscape...
View ArticleCreating and Maintaining a Beautiful Lawn in Autumn
The days are getting shorter and the temperature is getting a little cooler, but your lawn is still growing. Autumn is one of the most important times on the lawn care calender. Lots of things can...
View ArticleSir Walter – The Shade Tolerant Grass Variety
With our different lifestyles and landscapes comes variance in shade levels that your lawn has never seen before – decks, sail shades, even the architectural design of your home has an impact on how...
View ArticleTrees and Lawn
Common Tree Problems Roots Whether in the lawn or nearby in a garden bed, large roots cause numerous problems; especially those at or near the surface. Casaurina, Evergreen Alder, Ficus and Liquidambar...
View ArticlepH Correction Prior to Lawn Installation
pH – ACID, NEUTRAL AND ALKALINE Your soils’ pH is an important factor, but one that is often overlooked in the eagerness to get your lawn down. pH is measured on a scale from 0 -14 with the lower...
View ArticleHow your pets affect your lawn
Some lawn varieties might look great but can they handle the action from some family pets? Wear and tear, digging, urine burn and faeces are common problems, and sensitive lawns just can’t handle it,...
View ArticleLawn Varieties
There are many different lawn varieties and cultivars. Naturally, how your lawn performs depends on many factors. For example in the case of winter colour with Sir Walter Soft Leaf Buffalo varieties,...
View ArticleHas Your Lawn got Lawn Grubs or Army Worms?
Army worm or sod web worm can be really bad news and can attack all sorts of lawns right across Australia. Sadly their favourite lawn is a healthy one. If you notice a patch of lawn that is slightly...
View ArticleSir Walter Lawn and Weed Resistance
At Sir Walter, we believe that prevention is always better than a cure, so we recommend that you keep Sir Walter healthy. Sir Walter turf has a natural weed resistance that will suffocate the growth of...
View ArticleLawn Disesases
There are various diseases that can affect your lawn, but the good news is that by choosing a suitable lawn variety for your conditions and keeping it well maintained and healthy you will greatly...
View ArticleGet rid of those lawn weeds – broad leaf spray
Winter is an excellent time to focus on getting any invaders under control whether they are weeds or pests. In the cooler months of June and July, warm season turf like Sir Walter fall into a dormant...
View ArticleSpring Lawn Care
Spring is the time when you should fertilise your lawn. This will help speed up new growth and help to establish strong roots for the hotter summer months. More information Lawn Care Article: When...
View ArticleLong Term Watering
One thing all the experts agree on is that less frequent, deeper watering is the way to go, rather than regular shallow watering. The same theory applies to the plants in your garden. By watering less...
View ArticleWatering your Sir Walter Lawn
Sir Walter Premium Lawn Turf has been bred with drought tolerance in mind, giving you the most water efficient soft buffalo grass on the market. Learn how to give your ‘Sir Walter’ lawn the most...
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