Lawn Turning White?
At Daleys Turf we have had reports over the last few years of a problem with discolouration of lawn leaves; the leaves were actually turning white, as you can see from the photo. One cause may be a tree called,…
Are soil conditioners necessary for your lawn?
A soil conditioner, applied regularly, will keep your lawn healthy and green all year long. Adding a soil conditioner will also ensure that your lawn has the strength to handle weather extremes and fight off pest and weed infestations more…
Mud Balls in Lawn – Worm Casts
We have received many queries from people concerned about mud balls appearing in their lawns? What are they? Are they in fact a cause for concern? If your soil has a healthy population of earthworms then you may start to…
Autumn Lawn Care Issues
Autumn is a great opportunity to prepare your lawn for the cooler weather that is upon us in South East Queensland. While we may not suffer the dramatic seasonal changes like our southern cousins the changes in rainfall and temperature…
Keeping Control of Your Lawns High Traffic Areas
High traffic areas can cause major damage to your lawn. Areas such as the path to the clothes line, the track the dog runs along whilst chasing the postman, the lawn that the trampoline sits on, the space where a…
Fixing a Muddy Lawn
Is your lawn a muddy mess from the recent, seemingly unending rain in South East Queensland? While a muddy lawn is annoying with the family tracking mud through the house, it can also open up your lawn to potential problems…
New Fertiliser Legislation
Your home and garden fertilisers will be changing. Legislation in Western Australia has come into effect which limits the amount of phosphorous and nitrogen used in garden and lawn fertilisers, with other Australian states such as Queensland set to follow…
Mouse Spiders in Queensland Lawns
They are not often seen however, Mouse spiders (Missulena) are quite common in Queensland backyards. Often confused with the funnel-web spiders,these trapdoor spiders are quite different.