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home living March 2016
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Autumn lawn care tips for the homeowner AS the temperature changes this Autumn, so too should your lawn care. Turf Australia president, Ross Boyle says that as the weather cools down, there are a few simple steps you can take to give your lawn all it needs to stay healthy over Winter.
Here are his top five Autumn lawn care tips.
WEALTH OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE… Surdex Steel warehouse foreman, Dean Baird and branch manager, Gary Hallum, who, alongside the team at Surdex Steel boast a wealth of industry experience. Photo: Supplied. SURDEX Steel, a member of the Southern Steel Group and a dynamic leader in the steel industry, offers one of the largest steel distribution services across Victoria. “As one of six regional branches, we pride ourselves on providing quality customer service,” Surdex Steel branch manager, Gary Hallum said. “We like to think of ourselves as a one-stop-shop, not only supplying steel products, but also cutting to length, drilling, and profiling to suit your needs.” Surdex Steel stocks all building and
construction steel supplies for sheds, domestic and commercial development, or farming solutions. The range of products on offer includes steel sheet and coil, structural, tubular and a wide range of building products. The team at Surdex Steel boasts a wealth of industry experience and offers an expert advisory service. For more information on Surdex Steel’s range of products and services, drop in to Surdex Steel, 27 Hawkins Street, phone 5831 2700 or visit www.surdexsteel.com.au
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Fertilise Autumn is fertilising time. Fertilising now will give your lawn the boost it needs to keep it healthy through winter. It will also help prevent weeds from taking hold while your lawn’s growth rate slows.
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Clear the leaves A build up of fallen leaves on the ground can damage your lawn. Be sure to either rake them up, or if it’s just a few, mow with a catcher. Leaves left to decompose on the lawn can starve it of sunlight, increase the risk of disease and damage your lawn.
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Lift your mower height Raise the height of your mower a couple of notches. Keeping your lawn a little higher helps it absorb more sunlight and protects it from the cooler weather.
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Slow the watering As the weather cools, your lawn won’t need as much water as it did through Summer. But if the weather is exceptionally dry or you have a hot spell, a deep watering may still be necessary. Otherwise, rainfall will generally be enough.
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Attack the weeds and grubs Broad leaf weeds and lawn grubs can take hold in Autumn. If you notice any of these appearing, it’s best to take control of them before they become established. A general broad leaf weed killer that’s safe for your lawn variety will take care of most broad leaf weeds. However, if you are unsure, it’s best to seek advice from a professional. Lawn grubs can often be identified by the presence of birds on your lawn or bare patches. If you think you have them, it’s also best to speak to a local professional for the best advice on how to treat them.
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New homes coming to Shepparton REGIONAL builders, Darrell and Melanie Bowden have joined forces with one of Australia’s largest luxury home builders, David Reid Homes Australasia. David Reid Homes Goulburn Valley and Southern Riverina has a great range of home designs to suit every market, from the entry level ‘Allstar’ through to the ‘Concept’ range, as well as luxury two storey homes. They can also custom design your dream home to suit the block, with the initial consultation occurring on-site, ensuring your home is ‘one of a kind.’ Darrell and Melanie’s business, formerly D & M Bowden, has been building locally for 15 years. The builders have also been recipients of multiple HIA awards, including 2013 NE VIC Home of the Year. “We pride ourselves on quality and customer ser vice, not volu me house building,” Darrell said. “David Reid Homes’ motto is ‘raising the standard,’ so we don’t do price wars, we do value!” “By taking on a David Reid franchise, we can continue to offer the service and commitment from a local builder, but tap into the systems, marketing support and buying power of a major, national builder.” “This means our clients will receive the
GREAT RANGE OF HOME DESIGNS… David Reid Homes regional
builders, Darrell and Melanie Bowden offer a great range of home designs to suit every market, from the entry level ‘Allstar’ through to the ‘Concept’ range, as well as luxury two storey homes. Photo: Supplied.
best of both worlds,” Darrell said. David Reid Homes use Smeg appliances, stone bench tops, colourbond roofs, reverse cycle ducted heating and cooling, all as standard inclusions, so check out the possibilities at www.davidreidhomes.com. au or give Darrell a call on 0407 129 027.
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SPA PAMPERING… Poolwerx owner, Craig Henry and retail sales assistant, Irene Leijen can help you out with a variety of size options, designed to maximise space. Photo: Emma Hillier.
Local pool lovers turn leisure into business A F T ER t welve years of nagging her husband for a pool, Shepparton local, Rosie Henry was overjoyed when her husband, Craig finally caved. Little did she know that it would be the start of a love affair with the water that would lead to them owning their very own Poolwerx business within the year. “We were loving everything about our newly installed pool, so a job working with pools just seemed like the perfect fit for us,” Poolwerx franchisee, Craig Henry said. Now, a year on, the husband and wife team couldn’t be happier with the direction the business has taken. “In addition to our previous services, we’ve now introduced the sale of above ground pools and, most recently the Banff brand of spas, which is exclusive to Poolwerx.” The creation of the Banff spas range was
based on data regarding the most popular models sold over the past few years, resulting in size options ranging from five to eight seater configurations. “Poolwerx has spent a long time working with Banff, creating a brand people can relate and aspire to, that is also realistic and affordable. The range is great for families that love water and the outdoors but need to maximise space,” Craig said. For all your pool servicing and equipment requirements, or to purchase a pool or spa, drop in to Poolwerx at 53 Archer Street, or phone 5822 4291. Spend a minimum of $10 and fill out an entry form for your chance to win a share of $25,000 or a $5,000 holiday voucher. Poolwerx is a participating business in the 2016 GMCU $30,000 Giveaway.