Daltons Guides
How to Grow a Great Lawn
What is the secret to a great lawn? A uniform green healthy lawn is something many people strive for and the secret comes down to fertilising regularly and adequately with...
How to Grow a Great Lawn
What is the secret to a great lawn? A uniform green healthy lawn is something many people strive for and the secret comes down to fertilising regularly and adequately 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...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lawn Care with Dogs
How to deal with damaged lawns With two dogs on your property, having a perfect lawn is virtually impossible! Dogs need plenty of exercise and love running and rolling on...
Lawn Care with Dogs
How to deal with damaged lawns With two dogs on your property, having a perfect lawn is virtually impossible! Dogs need plenty of exercise and love running and rolling on...
Improving Drainage in Garden Beds
What's the best way to improve drainage in garden beds? As a short-term measure we recommend mulch heavily around your plants with crushed bark or bark chip. Both products absorb...
Improving Drainage in Garden Beds
What's the best way to improve drainage in garden beds? As a short-term measure we recommend mulch heavily around your plants with crushed bark or bark chip. Both products absorb...
Dealing with Moss on Lawn
What causes a moss infestation? This is a common occurrence in lawns, especially throughout the winter months. The moss in your lawn is caused by a combination of excess water...
Dealing with Moss on Lawn
What causes a moss infestation? This is a common occurrence in lawns, especially throughout the winter months. The moss in your lawn is caused by a combination of excess water...
Restoring Lawns after Summer
How do I restore my lawn after a hot summer? Unfortunately the hot summer months can take its toll on your lawn. The key to it surviving Summer is simply...
Restoring Lawns after Summer
How do I restore my lawn after a hot summer? Unfortunately the hot summer months can take its toll on your lawn. The key to it surviving Summer is simply...
Dry Lawns
How to prevent uneven growth This is actually a very common problem. Near paths, fences, paved areas and drive ways, the soil tends to be warmer than the rest of...
Dry Lawns
How to prevent uneven growth This is actually a very common problem. Near paths, fences, paved areas and drive ways, the soil tends to be warmer than the rest of...