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Growing Thick Lawns

Growing Thick Lawns

Have some sparse patches? Want to thicken your lawns? If you have sparse patches in your lawn, we recommend spreading out Daltons Premium Lawn Soil about 40-50mm deep. Level and compact with...

Growing Thick Lawns

Have some sparse patches? Want to thicken your lawns? If you have sparse patches in your lawn, we recommend spreading out Daltons Premium Lawn Soil about 40-50mm deep. Level and compact with...

Controlling Pests in Lawns - Porina Caterpillars

Controlling Pests in Lawns - Porina Caterpillars

Porina Caterpillars in your lawns? Porina moth caterpillars feed on lawns, pasture and clover. Adult moths are ‘on wing’ from October onwards, living for only four days during which time...

Controlling Pests in Lawns - Porina Caterpillars

Porina Caterpillars in your lawns? Porina moth caterpillars feed on lawns, pasture and clover. Adult moths are ‘on wing’ from October onwards, living for only four days during which time...

De-Thatching a Lawn

De-Thatching a Lawn

What is Thatch? Thatch is the layer between the roots and foliage of the grass, consisting of dead fibrous material such as old grass stems and leaves. Typically, excessive thatch...

De-Thatching a Lawn

What is Thatch? Thatch is the layer between the roots and foliage of the grass, consisting of dead fibrous material such as old grass stems and leaves. Typically, excessive thatch...

Benefits of Mulching

Benefits of Mulching

Why Mulch Is A Must For Your Garden Weed Control: A 50–100mm layer of mulch suppresses weeds, reducing competition for root space and nutrients. Always clear weeds before applying mulch....

Benefits of Mulching

Why Mulch Is A Must For Your Garden Weed Control: A 50–100mm layer of mulch suppresses weeds, reducing competition for root space and nutrients. Always clear weeds before applying mulch....

Improving Drainage for your Lawns

Improving Drainage for your Lawns

What's the best way to improve drainage in your lawns? As a short-term measure we recommend mulch heavily around your plants with crushed bark or bark chip. Both products absorb...

Improving Drainage for your Lawns

What's the best way to improve drainage in your lawns? As a short-term measure we recommend mulch heavily around your plants with crushed bark or bark chip. Both products absorb...

Getting Rid of Oxalis

Getting Rid of Oxalis

What are Oxalis? Oxalis is a common weed in gardens and lawns, with clover-like leaves and small pink, white, or yellow flowers. Unfortunately, once established it is difficult to eradicate...

Getting Rid of Oxalis

What are Oxalis? Oxalis is a common weed in gardens and lawns, with clover-like leaves and small pink, white, or yellow flowers. Unfortunately, once established it is difficult to eradicate...