Soil & pH: An Australian Guide
Key takeaway: Most Australian lawn grasses want a soil pH between 5.5 and 7, slightly acidic to neutral, though buffalo tolerates more alkaline soil, up to around pH 8, better … Read more
Renovate tired or compacted soil – aerating, dethatching, scarifying and top dressing an Australian lawn.
Key takeaway: Most Australian lawn grasses want a soil pH between 5.5 and 7, slightly acidic to neutral, though buffalo tolerates more alkaline soil, up to around pH 8, better … Read more
Key takeaway: Hydrophobic, or water-repellent, soil happens when waxy organic compounds coat soil particles and stop water soaking in evenly, most commonly on sandy soils. Test it by pouring a … Read more
Learn how and when to aerate and dethatch your lawn, the right order to do both in, and the gentler approach a buffalo lawn needs. Read more
Learn how and when to top dress your lawn, the right mix and depth, and the buffalo-specific caution most guides skip. Read more