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Expert lawn care guides & seasonal tips for Melbourne’s South-East suburbs. Summer lawn care, autumn prep, common problems & fixes in Pakenham, Cranbourne, Berwick & more. Read now!

Best Weed Control for Bindi, Onion Weed & Clover in Narre Warren Gardens – Safe Methods for Kikuyu Lawns
In Narre Warren and Narre Warren South (postcode 3805), including areas like The Avenue Estate, Fountain Gate, Berwick Springs, and Sweeney Reserve, Bindi, Onion Weed, and Clover are among the most frustrating weeds in Kikuyu-dominated lawns and gardens. These broadleaf and bulb weeds thrive in our clay-heavy soils, humid summers,…
How to Care for Kikuyu Lawns in Narre Warren South – Mowing, Fertilising & Weed Tips
If you live in Narre Warren South, The Avenue Estate, or nearby areas like Fountain Gate and Berwick Springs, chances are your lawn is Kikuyu grass – the tough, fast-growing warm-season turf that dominates many south-east Melbourne suburbs. Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum) thrives in our variable climate: hot dry summers, occasional…
Why Your Lawn Turns Brown in Summer in Berwick & Narre Warren (And Exactly What to Do About It)
Every January we get the same phone calls from Berwick, Narre Warren, Beaconsfield, Endeavour Hills and Hampton Park: “My lawn was perfect in November… now half of it is brown and crunchy!” Here are the six real reasons it happens in our area — and the fixes that bring 95…
The Most Common Lawn Problems in Melbourne’s South-East & How to Fix Them Fast
We mow and maintain hundreds of lawns from Pakenham to Keysborough every single week. These are the same five problems we get called out for over and over again — and exactly how we fix them for our clients (often the same day). 1. Army Worms & Lawn Grubs (The…
Summer Lawn Care Guide 2025–2026 for Pakenham, Officer & Cranbourne
Summer in Melbourne’s south-east can be brutal: 40 °C+ days, weeks without rain, and sudden water restrictions. Yet every year we still see plenty of lawns in Pakenham, Officer, Cranbourne, Clyde and Cardinia looking thick and green. Here’s exactly how they do it — and how you can too. At…
How Often Should You Mow Your Lawn in Melbourne’s South-East Suburbs?
Living in Pakenham, Officer, Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne, or any of Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs means you deal with a unique mix of weather: hot, dry summers, cool and wet winters, and everything in between. Getting the mowing frequency right is the single most important thing you can do to keep…