There’s nothing quite like the feeling of buying your first house. What an exciting time! If you have little experience maintaining a lawn or garden, it’s important to assess your new home’s landscaping requirements.


There are also important considerations when purchasing a property if lush turf grass is a priority. This article by Hunter Turf Co. in NSW explores turf basics to give you the knowledge you need to maintain a lush yard.

Aerate and Fertilize

As the weather cools in Autumn, aerating your lawn is one of the most important things you can do. This is because when you aerate your lawn, holes are punched into it to allow air, water and nutrients to reach your plants.


It is beneficial to aerate your turf grass in the Autumn to enable it to recover by Spring. To ensure fertilizer is absorbed by the roots of your turf grass, make sure that you water after aerating your lawn.

Removing Weeds

While it may not be fun, hand-wedding can be very effective and provide a long-term solution. Pull weeds when they’re young to prevent them from spreading. Be sure to pull the entire plant, including the root and reseed the bare spot. If the yard is overwhelmed with weeds, consider chemical control.

Smart Water Usage

Applying the equivalent of one inch of rain every week to established lawns is a fair rule of thumb unless it is raining. Know that deep, infrequent waterings are preferable to frequent, shallow ones. Short bursts of watering throughout the week promote shallow root systems, weakening the grass and making it more susceptible to invasion by pests and disease.

A Mowing Routine

It is essential to mow your lawn throughout the year. Remember that mowers with dull blades may damage grass, so it’s necessary to keep them sharp. Keep your grass longer in the summer to absorb more water and establish deeper roots. You may then cut more off the top as the temperature drops.

Why Kikuyu Grass and Kings Pride Buffalo are Popular

Kikuyu grass and Kings Pride Buffalo are two of our best-performing turf varieties. Compared to other Buffalos, Kings Pride requires less water and fertilizer and is simpler to mow because of its low thatch production and high durability. Kikuyu grass is self-repairing, low maintenance, doesn’t need much fertilizer and can withstand stress from kids and animals.

Turf Supplies, Turf Delivery & Turf Installation Services

Sometimes, a lawn may be too damaged to be saved. You can always count on Hunter Turf Co. if you need a helping hand with your turf supplies, turf delivery and turf installation. Expert landscaping advice is necessary if you’re considering reseeding the lawn with better grass or replacing the turf entirely.

Feel free to contact the Hunter Turf Co. team by calling 0477 058 873 or using our online form.