A professional lawn care program removes the guesswork from maintaining a healthy lawn in Canberra. In this guide, Nikolai from The Lawn Firm explains how structured seasonal treatments, soil care, fertilising, weed prevention, and pest monitoring work together to deliver long-term results. Learn why planned lawn care outperforms one-off treatments and how a consistent program keeps lawns stronger, greener, and easier to manage year-round.

Hydrophobic soil is a major cause of dry patch in Canberra lawns. In this guide, Nikolai from The Lawn Firm explains why clay soils become water-repellent, how to identify dry patch quickly, and the proven process to restore even moisture using aeration, wetting agents, correct watering, and light top dressing. Learn how to stop water runoff, rebuild root depth, and prevent dry patch returning year after year.

Clay soil drainage is one of the biggest challenges for Canberra lawns. In this guide, Nikolai from The Lawn Firm explains how to identify drainage problems, why clay soils behave the way they do, and how aeration, soil amendments, top dressing, and correct watering restore oxygen and root health. Learn how to stop water pooling, reduce disease and pests, and build a stronger, easier lawn suited to Canberra conditions.

Thatch build-up is a hidden cause of many Canberra lawn problems, from dry patch and pests to poor growth and disease. In this guide, Nikolai from The Lawn Firm explains how to identify excessive thatch, when it should be removed, and how dethatching, aeration, and light top dressing restore healthy soil contact. Learn how correct mowing, watering, and seasonal care stop thatch returning and keep lawns easier to manage year-round.

Stop seasonal weeds before they start. In this Canberra-focused guide, I explain how pre-emergent works, the exact timing I use for winter and summer weeds, and the step-by-step method that locks in an even barrier—prep, precise application, and correct water-in. Pair it with steady feeding, aeration, wetting agents, and good mowing for fewer weeds and easier lawn care.

Sod webworm thins Canberra lawns fast after warm nights. In this guide, I show you how to confirm caterpillars with a simple soap flush, stop fresh feeding with a well-timed treatment, and repair damage with light top dressing, overseeding, and a gentle feed. I also set out the prevention plan, steady mowing height, seasonal fertilising, aeration, wetting agents, and morning deep watering, so outbreaks are less likely next time.

Bindii turns Canberra lawns prickly in spring and summer. In this guide, I show you how to spot it early, prevent it with better mowing height, aeration, wetting agents, and steady feeding, and control active patches before burrs harden. I also cover aftercare, light top dressing, overseeding, and deep watering to keep dense turf bindii-free.

Lawn thinning fast in Canberra? I break down the three big culprits, curl grubs, armyworm, and sod webworm, and show you how I confirm activity (patch-pull, soap-flush, night checks), prevent outbreaks with a solid ACT-ready program, and repair damage step by step. Clear timing, local watering rules, and a simple recovery sequence make pest control straightforward.

Catsear (flatweed) looks like dandelion but spreads faster and hides from the mower. In this Canberra-focused guide, I show you how to identify it quickly, prevent outbreaks with better mowing height, aeration, wetting agents, and steady feeding, and control active rosettes before they flower. I also cover aftercare, light top dressing and overseeding, so dense turf shuts catsear out.

Moss takes over where grass is weak, shade, compaction, and surface water are the usual triggers in Canberra. In this guide, I show you how to identify moss quickly, fix the cause with light, drainage, aeration, smarter watering, and better mowing, then remove existing moss and rebuild density with top dressing, overseeding, and steady feeding.

Just laid new turf in Canberra? The first 6–8 weeks decide everything. In this guide, I walk you through a simple, Canberra-specific plan for establishing new lawn: how to water within ACT’s Permanent Water Conservation Measures, when to mow for the first time, when to fertilise, and how to manage traffic, weeds, and early problems. Follow my week-by-week steps for watering, mowing, feeding, and soil care.

Struggling with thin, patchy grass under trees or beside fences? In this Canberra-focused guide, I explain how I assess shade, choose the right grass types, and adjust mowing, watering, fertilising, and soil work so lawns in low light stay greener and thicker for longer. I also cover how to deal with tree roots, leaf build-up, weeds, and moss, and when it makes sense to switch from lawn to another surface.

Dog urine spots are a nitrogen problem, not a pH problem. In this Canberra-ready guide, I show you how to confirm urine burn fast, flush fresh spots within Icon Water rules, and repair dead patches with top dressing and overseeding. Then I outline a prevention plan: hydration, toilet-zone training, steady feeding, and dense turf, so your lawn holds its colour.

Brown rings, coin-sized spots, or orange dust on your grass? In this Canberra-focused guide, I show you how to identify dollar spot, brown patch, and rust, fix the cause with better watering, aeration, dethatching, and nutrition, and apply targeted control when needed. I also cover quick repairs, light top dressing and overseeding, so your turf recovers fast and stays healthy through Canberra’s seasons.

Paspalum, summer grass, and crowsfoot spread fast in Canberra’s warm months. In this guide, I show you how to spot each weed quickly, prevent outbreaks with better mowing height, aeration, wetting agents, and spring pre-emergent, and control active clumps before they seed. I also cover aftercare, raking, light top dressing, overseeding, and steady feeding, so thick turf shuts weeds out.

Nutgrass shoots past your lawn and spreads by hidden tubers, pulling the tops only makes it worse. In this Canberra-focused guide, I show you how to confirm nutgrass fast, fix the wet spots that cause it, and remove or control it with a simple, repeatable plan.

Dandelions spread fast in Canberra lawns through deep taproots and wind-blown seed. In this guide, I show you how to identify them quickly, remove them without snapping the root, and stop regrowth with a simple sequence: raise mowing height, feed for density, core aerate, improve watering with wetting agents, and overseed thin zones.

Onion weed spreads fast in Canberra lawns through stubborn bulbs and bulblets. In this guide, I show you how to identify it quickly (crush test, hollow leaves), remove it without spreading, and stop regrowth with the right sequence, careful lifting, repeat checks, light top dressing, overseeding, core aeration, wetting agents, and steady feeding. Keep the canopy dense and onion weed out.

Capeweed spreads fast in Canberra lawns, forming flat rosettes and bright yellow flowers that smother turf. In this guide, I show you how to spot capeweed early, prevent outbreaks with overseeding, aeration, fertilising, and higher mowing, and control active weeds before they set seed. I also cover aftercare, raking, light top dressing, overseeding, and fertilising, so healthy grass fills the gaps.

Thatch makes Canberra lawns spongy, patchy, and hard to wet. In this step-by-step guide, I show you when to dethatch, how deep to set the blades, and how to recover fast with aeration, light top dressing, overseeding, wetting agents, and a gentle feed. Follow my Canberra-tested sequence for even results and a stronger lawn, without the guesswork. Let The Lawn Firm handle the heavy lifting.