Everything you need to choose, lay, and care for your lawn—local advice from Buchanan Turf, backed by Australia-wide guidance from Lawn Solutions Australia.
If you have part shade or mixed sun (common in suburban yards), Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo is a best in class choice: shade tolerant, tough, and low-maintenance. It was originally selected in the Hunter Valley to solve exactly this problem.
Depending on your region, sun/shade levels, and use, we can advise whether another variety might be appropriate.
Prepare a free draining base, schedule delivery for the day you lay, butt joins tightly, and water immediately. Avoid gaps/overlaps and keep slabs moist while you work
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Keep turf and the topsoil constantly moist during establishment. As lawn matures, water deeply and less often. Morning watering is ideal.
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Generally 3-4 times per year: in spring, summer, and autumn. Wait until the grass is actively growing before applying fertiliser.
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Follow the “one-third rule”– never remove more than a third of the leaf in a single cut. Typical guide heights: Buffalo 30–50 mm; Couch 10–30 mm; Zoysia 10–50 mm; Kikuyu 30–50 mm (test what your lawn tolerates best).
Yes – periodic aeration relieves compaction and improves water/nutrient flow; best in spring or autumn. Heavy thatch may require dethatching/renovation.
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Water deeply but less often to encourage deep roots. Morning watering reduces disease risk; tailor frequency to season and soil. Use catch cups or rain gauges to measure what you’re actually applying.
Treat early. Use selective herbicides compatible with your grass type, and combine with good mowing/fertilising practices to crowd weeds out. Feel free to contact us for treatment advice.
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Start with water coverage, compaction, thatch, pests/disease, and shade. Diagnose the pattern (patchy vs uniform), then treat the cause.
We cut slabs direct from the source and specialise in Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo – a variety with proven shade and drought performance, born right here in the Hunter. All supported by Lawn Soultion Australias’s national knowledge base and standards.
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deeper, less frequent watering; keep to the one third rule; spot treat weeds.
light feed before winter, raise mowing height, tidy edges/thatch as needed.
mow higher/less often; avoid overwatering; plan any spring renovation.
fertilise, aerate if compacted, ramp up mowing as growth resumes.
Not sure which steps apply to your yard? Send us a brief description (sun/shade, soil, recent work), and we’ll point you to the right fix.
