Paul Munns Blog
Winter Weeds
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 30 May 2023
There is a fair chance that you’re sick of dealing with weeds. Th...
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Is it still a good time to sow lawn seed?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 15 May 2023
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The answer is both yes and no. Mid-May is too late to sow warm-season varieties like couch and ki...
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DIY Sprinklers
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 2 May 2023
Coming into Winter, it could seem an odd time to be talking about a sprinkler system, but in our ...
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Are you getting mixed results from your fertiliser?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 19 April 2023
Autumn is a traditional time of year to fertilise your lawn, and for g...
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Mushrooms and Toadstools in lawns
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 4 April 2023
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In my recent walks around our neighbourhood, in local national parks and even in my own home...
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The dirt on Sandy Loam
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 6 March 2023
Good soil preparation when installing turf will provide the foundation your lawn needs to be...
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Hold off on the Fertiliser – Just for now!
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 2 March 2023
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As the days become shorter and the night's cooler, traditional summer active lawns (couch, buffal...
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Managing lawns in hot weather
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 21 February 2023
While this heatwave will be short-lived, there will be no doubt more to come and being prepared i...
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Recovering your home lawn from damage caused by flooding
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 8 February 2023
Questions like, “how badly have they been damaged, will they survive, ...
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Windsor Green Couch
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 23 January 2023
Couch grasses have been gaining popularity in recent years, and for good reason. Couch grass is t...
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Kikuyu - Friend or foe?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 19 January 2023
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This tension is one we experience often when talking to people about lawns. It seems that you lov...
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Is it too hot to install instant turf?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 9 January 2023
While there is some truth to that, you might be surprised to learn that ...
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African black beetle in lawns
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 24 October 2022
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There is no doubt that African black beetles (Heteronychus arator) lov...
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It's officially Spring!
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 31 August 2022
Spring is by far the best time of year for lawns – with the combination of warmth and rain, lawns...
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Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 24 August 2022
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Read MoreWhy does your lawn stop growing during Winter?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 17 August 2022
The answer lies in the type of lawn you have. Lawns in South Australia can be classified as eithe...
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Our first winter rain - What does it mean for your lawn?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 30 May 2022
Rain on this level will be a welcome addition for lawns in South Australia. It will do wonde...
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Pop up sprinklers or sub surface drippers?
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 2 May 2022
It may seem like an odd time to talk about watering systems with winter on the way. With colder a...
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Water repellent soil. Its a real problem for lawn and its easily solved
Author: Stefan Palm Date Posted: 9 March 2022
A water repellent or non-wetting soil is where a soil repels moisture instead of absorbing i...
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