A Lawn Fertiliser Schedule for Australian Climates
When to feed buffalo, couch and kikuyu, what NPK actually does, and why weed-and-feed is not a personality.
Tom Barrett · 2 April 2026
Lawn Care
Diagnosis and practical repair for Australian turf: brown patches, bindii, grubs, watering, fertiliser and the buffalo-versus-couch decision.
How to Dethatch and Aerate an Australian Lawn
Spongy couch and water-repellent buffalo need different spring treatments. Here is when to scarify, when to core, and when to leave the machine in the shed.
Tom Barrett · 18 March 2026
How to Get Rid of Bindii in the Lawn
Bindii is a winter weed with a summer punch. Learn when to spray, which actives are safe on buffalo, and how to stop jo-jo coming back.
Tom Barrett · 4 March 2026
How Often Should You Water an Australian Lawn
Deep, infrequent watering beats a nightly sprinkle. Set a schedule for sand, clay and restrictions, and learn the signs you are watering the thatch.
Tom Barrett · 28 February 2026
How to Fix a Brown Lawn in Australia
Brown turf is a symptom. This guide shows how to tell drought, grubs, fungus and fertiliser burn apart, then repair an Australian lawn without wasting water.
Tom Barrett · 12 February 2026
Buffalo vs Couch Grass: Which Lawn Suits Your Climate
Sir Walter, soft leaf buffalo, TifTuf and common couch are not interchangeable. Match the grass to shade, salt, water and how the family actually uses the yard.
Tom Barrett · 20 January 2026
Lawn Grub Identification and Treatment in Australia
Armyworm, sod webworm, curl grubs and African black beetle ask for different tests and different products. Identify the insect before you treat the lawn.
Tom Barrett · 8 January 2026
Questions gardeners ask
Why is my lawn going brown in Australia?
Brown lawn is usually one of four things: drought stress, lawn grubs chewing the roots or leaves, fungal disease after warm humidity, or a fertiliser burn. Lift a corner of turf. If it rolls back like carpet and you find C-shaped curl grubs, treat for insects. If the soil is bone dry below 50 mm, water deeply. If the thatch smells sour and the blades have spots, look at fungus.
Can I use weed and feed on a buffalo lawn?
Only if the label says it is safe for buffalo. Many dicamba products burn Stenotaphrum (buffalo). Choose a bindii and clover killer based on bromoxynil or a buffalo-specific formulation, and never guess from a generic hose-on bottle.