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LEFT Cyclone lawn aeration sandals, $34.90, I/N: 0098158 As Steve Halliday explains, “Aerating or coring helps decompact the soil, allowing water, air and nutrients to get to the roots. This is especially useful in areas with heavy foot traffic or clay-based soils.” Dethatching also aids lawn health. “Over time, dead grass matter (thatch) builds up under the lawn and can create water absorption and disease issues," he says. “"Dethatching can be done with specialised machinery or a garden fork and rake." Once a lawn revamp is complete, he recommends you lightly feed and top dress: “Apply the top dress evenly and thinly, raking through until you can see the grass.” Water it in well and continue to water the lawn regularly. Keep in mind... = IFusing products to deal with pests, diseases or weeds, always read the label, follow the instructions carefully and wear suitable protective equipment. Intruder alert Weeds and pests are part and parcel of keeping a lawn. If you spy weeds, Steve Halliday advises taking swift action. “Manually remove weeds by hand or with a selective herbicide that is safe for your lawn type,” he says. Common lawn pests such as curl grubs, army worm and sod webworm can be hard to spot, but irregular patches of dead grass are a good indicator. Treat with lawn-specific insecticide. '™ Store all garden chemicals out of the reach of children and pets. BLADES OF GLORY Greenkeeper success depends on selecting the right grass species, so pick one that's ideally suited to your climate and conditions Buffalo A popular Perennial ryegrass Zoysia Slower Tall fescue A tough, Couch This hard- warm-climate Fine-leaved cool- growing than most cool-climate wearing, warm- grass that will climate pick that warm-season species that climate option grows tolerate up to is often used inlawn __ lawns, but less maintains its green best in full sun. 70 per cent shade. seed blends. Grows mowing and coat almost year- Well-loved for its Self-repairing, so quickly and acts maintenance is round, especially in fine, soft-underfoot ideal for children as a ‘nurse crop’, required. Soft to cool-cold climates. texture and highly and pets. providing green touch, and copes Extra watering is tolerant of low cover while other well with wear needed in summer mowing — perfect seeds germinate. and tear. if grown in warmer for achieving a regions. Highly manicured, golf- shade tolerant. course green look. 38 bunnings.com.au | (O) bunnings | ®) bunnings