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Belle Plunkett

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RTF Tall Fescue: Keep Your Lawn Green All Winter

RTF Tall Fescue: Green Grass All Through Winter Winter no longer has to mean the end of a great-looking lawn. While the colder months can take the edge off plenty of outdoor spaces, your backyard does not have to be one of them, with RTF Tall Fescue. RTF Tall Fescue is the premium turf variety […]

April 22, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
Blog, Residential

Pre-Season Prep: Getting Your Backyard Ready to Perform This Winter

Every serious athlete knows the off-season isn’t downtime; it’s when the real groundwork happens, and the same logic applies to your lawn. The weeks between the last warm days of autumn and the first cold snap of winter are your pre-season window, and what you do with it will determine whether your turf comes out […]

April 14, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
Blog, Residential

Maintaining Sports Fields during Peak Season

Peak season is when sports fields earn their keep, but it’s also when they’re under the most pressure. Between back-to-back fixtures, training sessions, school use and community events, the demands placed on council and club-managed fields during the busiest months of the year can be relentless. Without a clear maintenance strategy, surface quality can decline […]

March 26, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
Blog, Residential

Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Apply Oxafert — And How to Get It Right

If there’s one product that consistently earns its place in a serious lawn care routine, it’s Oxafert. A fertiliser and pre-emergent herbicide combined into a single application, it does two important jobs at once — and autumn is the window when applying it makes the most difference. Whether you’re maintaining a home lawn or managing […]

March 20, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
Blog, Residential

Why Leading Golf Courses Choose StrathAyr Turf: Consistency, Recovery and Playability Under Pressure

A golf course is only as good as the surface it presents. For superintendents and course managers, the challenge isn’t just growing grass — it’s delivering a consistent, high-quality playing surface across fairways, tees and surrounds, week after week, regardless of season, weather or foot traffic. That’s exactly where turf selection becomes a strategic decision […]

March 5, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
Blog, Residential

Common Victorian Lawn Pests and How to Beat Them

A healthy, high-performing lawn is one of the most valuable features of any Victorian home. It cools your outdoor environment, adds to your property’s appeal and provides a functional surface for your family to enjoy across every season. But even the best-maintained lawns can come under pressure from pests, and knowing what to look for […]

February 25, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
Blog, Residential

The Top 10 Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid

A well-maintained lawn is one of the hardest-working and most rewarding features of any property. It cools the surrounding environment, filters stormwater, adds value to your home and provides a functional outdoor surface for your family to enjoy year-round. But achieving consistent performance from your turf requires more than just occasional attention. Many of the […]

February 18, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
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Eureka Premium Kikuyu vs TifTuf: Choosing the Right Surface for High-Performance Sporting Grounds

Eureka Premium Kikuyu vs TifTuf: Choosing the Right Surface for High-Performance Sporting Grounds When it comes to elite sporting surfaces, turf selection isn’t about what looks good in a brochure. It’s about what performs under real-world pressure, week after week, season after season. Two varieties dominate the conversation across Australian sporting grounds: Eureka Premium Kikuyu […]

February 13, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
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Managing Turf in Shaded Public Spaces: A Practical Guide for Councils

Creating safe, inviting green spaces is at the heart of every council’s responsibility to its community, and something StrathAyr have spent over 50 years assisting with. While ovals and roadsides often enjoy full sun exposure, many parks, playgrounds, shared-use community spaces and urban reserves present a different challenge altogether: shade. Mature tree canopies, newly established […]

February 11, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
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Your Game Plan for Weed-Free Turf That Wins Every Time

Your Game Plan for Weed-Free Turf That Wins Every Time Whether you’re maintaining a backyard, a sporting oval, or council grounds, we know one thing for sure: weeds are the competition. And we’re here to help you beat them. The good news? With the right strategy, your StrathAyr turf can dominate all season long. Here’s […]

January 7, 2026 by Belle Plunkett
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Guides on Installing Your Instant Lawn

  • Picture of RTF Tall Fescue GrassWatering Tips for Warm and Cool Season GrassesJune 7, 2025 - 6:24 pm
  • How heavy is a slab of natural turf?August 11, 2023 - 4:14 pm
  • VIDEO – LOOKING AFTER A NEW INSTANT LAWNMarch 8, 2019 - 6:38 am
  • VIDEO – SOIL PH LEVELS FOR A HEALTHY LAWNMarch 8, 2019 - 6:35 am
  • USING DOLOMITE LIME TO REDUCE SOIL ACIDITY FOR A HEALTHY LAWNMarch 8, 2019 - 6:31 am
  • Improving SoilIMPROVING SOIL STRUCTURE WITH GYPSUM FOR A LUSH LAWNMarch 8, 2019 - 6:17 am
  • Fresh turf in front gardenHOW TO LAY TURF PART 4: AFTERCAREMarch 8, 2019 - 6:10 am
  • Leaf blower blowing leavesAUTUMN LAWN CAREMarch 8, 2019 - 5:59 am
  • Fertiliser sprinkled on lawnCAN YOU OVER FERTILISE YOUR LAWN?March 8, 2019 - 5:53 am
  • Worm waste in grassGOT WORMS?March 8, 2019 - 5:44 am
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