Guides from the Gold Coast team
Find the right guide for your lawn
Answer three quick questions and we will point you to the right advice. Or browse every guide below.
Our guides are checked against the product labels.
Step 1
What lawn do you have?
Step 1 of 3
What grass type do you have?
Pick the one that best matches your lawn.
Step 2 of 3
What is the problem?
Choose the issue you are dealing with right now.
Step 3 of 3
What time of year is it?
Pick your season for the guide that fits.
Buffalo
Weed control and care for buffalo lawns.
Couch
Why couch is a popular choice, and how to feed it.
Kikuyu or another grass
Choosing between selective and non-selective weed control. Always check the label for your grass.
Not sure
Start with how to read a product label.
Step 2
What is the problem?
Weeds in the lawn or garden
Which weed killer, when to spray, and why weeds come back.
- Top 10 herbicides for Australian gardens and farms
- Selective vs non-selective herbicides
- Pre-emergent vs post-emergent: when and how to use each
- Pre-emergent timing for winter grass and summer grass
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Woody weeds and brush
Timing and mixing for tough woody growth.
- Spring woody weed timing: spray while weeds are actively growing
- Herbicide mixing rates, label checked
Pale, thin or slow-growing lawn (feeding)
How and when to feed, and which fertiliser type suits.
- How to choose a lawn fertiliser
- The role of fertilisers in a healthy lawn
- The 15 fertilisers we sell, plus CK 88
- Choosing between CK 88, CK 77S and CK 55
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- Slow-release fertilisers
- Are slow-release fertilisers worth it?
- Liquid vs granular fertilisers: which is better?
- Organic vs synthetic fertilisers: pros and cons
- Urea 46-0-0 nitrogen fertiliser guide
- Organic Link slow-release plant food
- Turf Master Fines organic fertiliser
- The importance of soil pH and how to adjust it
Dry or patchy lawn
Aeration, watering, mulch and common mistakes.
- What is lawn aeration, and signs your lawn needs one
- Watering 101
- 10 lawn maintenance mistakes you are probably making
- What is mulch and how to use it
Insects and mites
Identify the pest, then read the guide for it.
- Acelepryn granules: turf insecticide guide
- Mites in your garden: how to spot and control them
- Ant killer insecticides
- Fipronil granular insecticide guide
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Termites need a licensed pest technician. Please do not treat for termites yourself.
Shop this (insecticide and pest control range)Lawn disease and fungus
What causes it and what the guides say.
- What causes fungal diseases and how to spot them early
- Contact vs systemic fungicides
- Choosing the right fungicide
- Iprodione for brown patch, dollar spot and botrytis
Reading labels and mixing
Label codes and mixing rates explained.
Spraying well and storing chemicals
Weather, tank mixing, dyes, and safe storage.
- How Australian weather affects garden sprays
- Can you tank mix different garden chemicals together?
- Why a penetrant wetter improves spray results
- Tru-Blu blue dye: accurate pesticide and fertiliser use
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Step 3
What time of year is it?
Timing matters. Pick your season for the guide that fits.
Winter
All year round
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know which product is right for my lawn?
Start with your grass type and the problem you can see, then read the guide for it. Always read the product label to confirm it is suitable for your grass and your use. If you are unsure, call us on 07 5537 4585 before you buy.
Can I use the same weed killer on every lawn?
No. Some products are not suitable for some grasses. Check the label for your grass before you spray.
Do you deliver?
Yes. Delivery from $17, priced by weight and postcode at checkout. You can also pick up for free at our Arundel store.
Where is your store and when are you open?
Garden Nursery Products, Unit 2, 9 Wrights Place, Arundel QLD. Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4pm.
Who should treat termites?
Termites need a licensed pest technician. Please do not treat for termites yourself.
Where can I find the label directions for a product?
Each product page shows the label directions on the Application Rates tab, and a safety data sheet where one is available. Always read the whole label before you use a product.
Still not sure?
Call us on 07 5537 4585 before you buy and we will help you choose. Always read the product label and use as directed.
Delivery from $17, priced by weight and postcode at checkout. Free pickup at our Arundel store.