Kikuyu grass, native to East Africa, has proven to be an excellent lawn choice for the varied climates of South...
Kikuyu Grass – A Resilient Lawn Choice for South Africa
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Lawn dressing your lawn like a Pro
Lawn dressing is the task of applying a mixture of sand, soil, and compost to the surface of a lawn. The lawn dressing...
Winter Lawn Prep and the best time to water a lawn in Winter
The best time to water lawn in winter and prepare varies greatly in South Africa. Some areas experience mild,...
When is the best time to lay a new lawn
The best time to lay a new lawn is typically in the spring or fall. During these seasons, the soil is moist,...
Types of Lawn Grass in South Africa
There are several different types of lawn grass in South Africa. From the commonly known lawn grasses almost all...
Pavement Lawn design tips and ideas
First impressions of your home do count! You do it all the time when you visit a friend or drive past a neighbour’s...
How much does a lawn care service cost?
It’s almost impossible to pin down the exact cost for a lawn care service as there are so many types – from one-off to...
What are the best Spring treatments for lawns?
Spring treatments for lawns and bedding plants ensure your garden emerges from winter in the fastest, best and...
Indigenous lawn is the best grass for lawns in South Africa
Live in areas with water restrictions or you feel guilty about watering your lawn, choosing the right indigenous grass...
Weed control in your lawn
Weeds in your lawn again? These unwelcome plant visitors never go away – or do they? Weed control in your lawn with...
How to choose the best lawn mower
Lawnmowers come in a variety of shapes and sizes - and prices. With so many lawnmower types and lawnmower models to...
Pruning: the timing, benefits and methods
Pruning is essential for the health of your plants. It is essential for shaping and neatening trees and shrubs and...
Difference between Lawn Dressing and Compost
Compost is commonly used as a top dressing for lawns. So what then is the difference between compost and ‘lawn...
The best shade grass for Gauteng lawns
There are many different varieties of grass for lawns. Some grasses do better in full sun, others are better for sun...
Are garden and lawn pesticides dangerous?
There are many kinds of garden and lawn pesticides on the market. Some are touted as ‘organic’. Does that mean that...
Mulch – All Your Questions Answered
New to gardening? If you have heard of ‘mulch’ and ‘mulching your garden’, but you have never done it, the following...
How to get rid of lawn caterpillars
‘Lawn caterpillars’ is a catch-all term for a variety of lawn pests in grub or worm form, that can devastate your...
How Do I Spot Lawn Diseases?
It is easy to spot the fungal lawn diseases if you know what you are looking for. There are three main lawn diseases...