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5 Top Tips for Your Summer Lawn: There’s More to it than Watering!

Now that the outdoor season is quickly approaching, it’s time to get the backyard in shape, ready for barbeques, parties, games, and the all-important Sunday arvo nap in the sun. However, there’s more to keeping your lawn lush and healthy than just watering, and knowing how to care for your lawn properly will mean a better chance of survival through the harsh summer months.

Here are our top tips for a luscious lawn:

  1. When to water?

The best time to water your lawn is in the morning, when it is not too hot but there is still sunlight available for the grass to absorb the nutrients. If you water during the day, the water may evaporate before the grass has a chance to absorb it, while if you water at night there is no light available for the grass to effectively use the water, creating dampness and disease.

  1. How to train your lawn

It is easy to believe that the more water, the better, but this is not the case! Watering your lawn too frequently will result in shallow roots that don’t absorb and store water effectively, and a lawn that won’t survive a harsh summer. Instead, train your lawn to develop a strong, deep root system by soaking it 2-3 times a week.

  1. Let your lawn breathe

Like all plants, grass needs plenty of oxygen. The easiest way to aerate your lawn is to poke holes in it with a garden fork at 15cm intervals to allow it to breathe. This will help the grass absorb water more deeply, and save you water by preventing run-off.

  1. Don’t mow too low

You may think that the shorter you mow, the longer you’ll need to wait to mow again, but mowing too low can kill your lawn. Raising the cutting height of your mower will ensure that the grass is long enough to protect the roots, and will dry out less easily.

  1. Keep an eye out for weeds

Coating your entire lawn with weed killer can be damaging. Instead, keep an eye out for weeds and remove them when they pop up. This is the most effective method of weed control in the long run, so be sure to keep an eye out for stray weed seedlings.

Maintaining your lawn well means less work for you in the long run, so you can get back to those Sunday siestas!

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March 25, 2024
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March 21, 2024
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March 21, 2024
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March 20, 2024
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March 19, 2024
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March 18, 2024
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March 11, 2024
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March 3, 2024
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February 29, 2024
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February 29, 2024
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February 26, 2024
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February 20, 2024
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February 5, 2024
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February 4, 2024
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February 1, 2024
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January 31, 2024
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January 29, 2024
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January 24, 2024
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January 20, 2024
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January 17, 2024
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January 12, 2024
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January 12, 2024
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January 10, 2024
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January 10, 2024
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January 10, 2024
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January 9, 2024
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January 8, 2024
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December 19, 2023
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December 10, 2023
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December 6, 2023
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December 4, 2023
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December 4, 2023
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November 30, 2023
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November 29, 2023
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November 22, 2023
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November 22, 2023
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November 20, 2023
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November 18, 2023
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November 16, 2023
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November 15, 2023
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November 14, 2023
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November 9, 2023
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November 7, 2023
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November 2, 2023
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November 2, 2023
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November 2, 2023
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October 31, 2023
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October 27, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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October 25, 2023
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October 23, 2023
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October 18, 2023
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October 16, 2023
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Kevin Ryan
October 15, 2023
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Michael C
October 10, 2023
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Charlie Bell
October 6, 2023
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Curran were able to come to me at short notice after a sewer disaster. They kept me informed of timing and Jake the plumber was clearly knowledgeable and passionate about his trade. He was efficient, thorough and happy to answer questions and tell me why and what he was doing offering a practical solution to our ageing property’s plumbing needs. Thank you. I’ll be in touch
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October 5, 2023
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Jono Q
October 3, 2023
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September 25, 2023
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We use Curran's for any plumbing requirement we have. They communicate well and are conscious of the importance of everyone's time. I totally recommend their services.
Mitch Ashford
September 12, 2023
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My mother who's in her 80's needed her toilet fixed. Curran and Electrical did everything perfectly. Service was fast, plumber did a great job after informing me of the several options I had. He was also polite, well mannered and friendly, taking the time to ensure I understood everything he did. Service was perfect and I highly recommend Curran and Electrical
Merryn Wright
September 12, 2023
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Curran recently installed a new pump on my rainwater tank. I am very pleased with their work and also that they were able to do it within a few days of getting their quote. I also appreciated that when the quote was done that a video was taken of what needed to be done, so that whoever did the work knew what needed to be done.
Folilia
August 26, 2023
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Had a new toilet installed and 6 taps replaced with ‘quarter turn’ taps to aid my arthritic fingers. Perfectly happy with the work and the very professional and friendly tradesmen. Gold stars to Luke, Josh and Jake
Jeff B
July 01, 2023
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Jake arrived on time, we talked thru our issue and he checked out our storm water problem. He was easily able to pinpoint our blockage and put together 2 quote options to rectify the fault. Jake is a good representative for the business👍
John Q
June 29, 2023
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Kelly S
June 28, 2023
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Sam was excellent. He was on time, polite, and did a fantastic and thorough job. He gave us detailed options for the job and we appreciated his honest and professional opinion. We will 100% use Curran plumbing again.
Dave P
June 04, 2023
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John D
May 26, 2023
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The people doing the work were friendly, professional and informative and the work was carried out in a timely manner. You should be proud of the plumbing and electrical people who completed this work
Gordon M
July 18, 2022
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Currans supplied us with constant updating of the project and when completed arranged for an inspection of the completed works.
Mitchell F
July 16, 2022
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From the first phone call Curran plumbing services were professional, showed up on time for scheduled quote , then me updated when the job was going to be completed . On the day of install all of the staff were well trained , well spoken and installed my new instantaneous gas hot water system like they were installing it in their own home . The quality in detail to make sure I was satisfied didn’t go unnoticed. At the end of the day I feel like I have gained a plumber for life . 100% recommend.
InJect A Joint V
July 13, 2022
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Luke was a Complete Gentleman and he explained every detail to my wife and i!! On this basis we excepted his Quote on the Spot and told him to go ahead and install our Brand New Australian made Hot Water System!! It was all Done that afternoon with Expert Precision d we had Hot water by 4pm!! Absolutely Marvellous Well Done! Sid you should be Very Proud of the Workmanship that Luke Performed!!
Brian D
July 13, 2022
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From my first contact with your company to completion of the job was only a few days tree roots in the sewer pipes gone, big thanks to your team.
David Collins
July 11, 2022
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Hi it's Dave from Dapto for Block drain problem, Part of Sewer drain renewal and ground was leveled nice & looks good, kitchen drain came apart and was reconnected all services where friendly and good communication excellent work. Thank you
Kingfisher Maritime
July 10, 2022
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I found Josh from Curren Plumbing to be very honest and trustworthy in the work he carried out at my home. Josh communicated everything he was going to do and the results of these actions in a manner I was able to understand. I was happy with the work Josh did at my home.
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