The sun is finally starting to shine! Give your lawn some love… These Spring lawn care tips will help to have tired turf bouncing back in no time… The sun is out (barely!) but the end of Winter has finally arrived… This marks prime time for you to give you lawn a good clean up as…
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Check us out on Social Media! Fertilise during Autumn for a better Winter colour Most people don’t realise this, but Autumn is a very important time of the year for your turf. It’s crucial during Autumn to prepare your lawn for Winter, as the harsh elements during this time can sometimes see your precious lawn go…
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The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show was certainly a hit for 2016, with people coming from far and wide to view the many exhibits and of course, Advance Turf was sure not to miss out on the fun, participating in the King’s Pride Soft Leaf Buffalo stall! The show was an overall success, but…
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The Kikuyu grown here at Advance Turf is sometimes confused with the common self-seeding Kikuyu which spreads fairly quickly – often into unwanted areas! However our Mallee Kikuyu is a Male Sterile Kikuyu and as the name suggests, is a sterile form of Kikuyu grass which cannot produce viable seed. This means that this particular…
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We always tell our customers the key to properly establishing their newly laid turf is simple – Water, Water, Water! This ensures that the turf has a healthy foundation and is able to thrive in it’s new environment. But what happens when a few days of heavy rain has your turf looking a little bit worse for…
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Students from Beaumaris North Primary School jump for joy over new turf! It all began with a wonderful presentation submitted from parents Loretta Green and Samantha Davies to the Victorian School Gardens Awards 2013. The school grounds had been left I poor condition after recent buildings works so since 2010, teachers, students and their…
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The environmental benefits of turf grasses has recently been well researched and documented. The following is a snapshot of some of the key benefit findings of recent studies. FUNCTIONAL & CLIMATIC BENEFITS Climate is controlled at ground level by turf grasses as they cool temperatures appreciably, thus working as exterior “air conditioners.” Dust and…
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The Australian Summer can be harsh on lawns and there are certain techniques that can help get your lawns through the summer and determine the overall health and appearance of your lawns. The key is to prepare the lawn to withstand the heat of Summer by ensuring it is in the best health and condition…
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With the new brands of artificial grass that have come out, it’s important to make an informed decision on which you decide to choose for your purpose. The following is a comparison based on objective research that has been conducted on this topic. They have been compared against a number of criteria that a prospective…
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