Types of Lawn Mowers: An Australian Guide
Types of lawn mowers explained for Australian lawns: rotary vs cylinder, petrol vs battery, ride-on and robot, and which suits your grass and block.
Alan Brown
Petrol vs Electric Lawn Mower: Which Should You Choose?
Petrol vs electric lawn mower for Australian lawns: power, noise in dB(A), emissions, upkeep and battery safety, with a clear verdict by lawn size and grass.
Line Trimmer vs Whipper Snipper: Which Should You Choose?
Line trimmer vs whipper snipper: they’re the same tool. Here’s where the name came from, and how a trimmer differs from a brushcutter and an edger.
Best Lawn Mowers in Australia: Battery, Electric and Petrol Compared
The best lawn mower for your block: seven Australian picks across battery, petrol, mulching and cylinder, with specs, owner ratings and real drawbacks.
Munns Winter Grass Killer Review: What the Label and 61 Buyers Say
Our Munns Winter Grass Killer review covers the propyzamide label rate, which lawns it suits, timing, and why buyer reviews are so split.
Munns Buffalo Booster Review: NPK, Rates and What Buyers Report
Our Munns Buffalo Booster review breaks down the 16.5-0.3-9 analysis, the 22 g/m² rate in real nitrogen terms, and why recent buyer reviews dipped.
Brunnings Tough Lawn Seed Review: What’s Actually in the Box?
Our Brunnings Tough Lawn Seed review looks at the undisclosed blend, the 33 g/m² sowing rate, summer die-off reports and when to sow it.
Grass Seed vs Turf: Which Should You Choose for an Australian Lawn?
Grass seed vs turf compared for Australian lawns: which grasses grow from seed, timelines, sowing rates, watering rules by city and when each wins.
Herbicide vs Pesticide: Which Should You Choose for Your Lawn?
Herbicide vs pesticide explained for Australian lawns: why a herbicide is a pesticide, how to diagnose the problem, read the label and pick the right class.
How Long Should Whipper Snipper Cord Be? Spool and Cutting Lengths
How long should whipper snipper cord be? Spool lengths from 3 to 8 m by brand, the right line diameter, tail length, and why the guard blade sets the cut.
Best Weed Killer for Lawns in Australia, by Grass Type
The best weed killer for lawns depends on your grass and your weed. Eight APVMA-registered picks with label rates, and which are safe on buffalo.
Why Does My Whipper Snipper Cord Keep Breaking? 8 Causes and Fixes
Key takeaway: Most whipper snipper cord breaks for one of four reasons. The line has dried out, it is the wrong diameter, it is hitting concrete, brick or fences, or … Read more
Grass Types & Choosing Turf: An Australian Guide
Key takeaway: Start with sun, not looks. Buffalo (Sir Walter or a fine-leaf cultivar like Matilda) is the pick for a yard with real shade, couch and kikuyu want full … Read more
Lawn Edging and Borders: An Australian Guide
Key takeaway: A half-moon or manual edger cuts the cleanest, most formal line along paths and driveways, while a whipper snipper is faster for routine touch-ups but leaves a softer … Read more
Is Sour Grass (Oxalis) Poisonous?
Key takeaway: Sour grass, more accurately oxalis or soursob, is mildly toxic to pets and people due to its oxalic acid content, but its sour taste generally discourages eating enough … Read more
Paspalum vs Crabgrass: How to Tell Them Apart
Key takeaway: Neither paspalum nor summer grass (crabgrass) belongs in a lawn, so this isn’t a choice between them, it’s telling them apart so you treat the right one. Paspalum … Read more
Zoysia Lawns in Australia: Is It Worth the Price?
Zoysia costs more to buy and lay than buffalo, couch or kikuyu. Here’s what that cost actually buys you, and when a cheaper grass is the smarter choice. Read more