Erin Quinlan

Your clients stopped asking for “pretty lawns” years ago. Now they want grass that actually works – keeps properties cool, saves money, and gets council approval without headaches. Here’s why natural turf beats artificial every time, and how you can use this knowledge to win more jobs.

Spring hits Australia and your lawn goes mental. One week it’s dormant, the next it’s growing faster than you can keep up. Whether you’re a landscaper dealing with client complaints or a homeowner wondering why your mower can’t cope, you’re not alone.

As the days grow warmer and the light stretches longer, spring breathes new life into your lawn, offering the perfect window to set it up for a strong year ahead. This is the season to repair winter’s wear, wake up the grass roots, and prepare for the bursts of new growth that warmer weather brings.

Understanding turf cost in Australia isn’t as simple as looking at a price tag. The true expense involves a mix of factors — from the grass variety you choose, to installation complexity, climate suitability, and long-term maintenance requirements.

After months of cold temperatures, frost, and reduced sunlight, many Australian lawns are left with brown patches, dead grass, and a generally tired look. Early spring is the ideal time to get your lawn back to life, encourage growth, and give it the best chance to thrive before the summer heat sets in.

Choosing the right grass for spring establishment is essential for delivering a lush lawn by early summer. Landscaping professionals, turf resellers, and sports field managers all agree – turf choice is critical. Selecting fast-establishing turf varieties that also meet your site’s climate, soil type, and maintenance demands will ensure a beautiful lawn that thrives through spring’s active growing season and beyond.

A thriving spring lawn starts with careful repair work after the colder months have taken their toll. In this guide, we look into the necessary steps you need to know and follow when assessing winter grass damage, removing thatch, enriching soil, restoring irrigation schedules, and protecting against pests and weeds.

A lawn that has weathered an Australian winter often emerges looking patchy, dull, and vulnerable to pests. As temperatures climb in spring and summer, early lawn care is vital for restoring strength, encouraging thick regrowth, and warding off destructive insects like the notorious lawn armyworm. In this article, we’ll explore how to rejuvenate winter-worn lawns by tackling patchy areas, enriching soil, managing pests, and adjusting mowing and watering for optimal recovery.