New Lawn Care

Guides in New Lawn Care

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   Empire Zoysia Care in South East Queensland: Mowing, Feeding, Runners and Shade

   Mow Empire Zoysia at 25–50 mm, feed it once a year in spring and water deeply only when it needs it. Here's how to care for an established Empire lawn in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, from runners and seed heads to shade.

   9 min readReviewed 30 Sep 2026
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   Watering New Turf: A Brisbane and Sunshine Coast Schedule for the First 4 Weeks

   A week-by-week watering schedule for new turf in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, with summer and winter amounts, sprinkler run times and the tug test to check rooting.

   11 min readReviewed 29 Sep 2026

3. When to Mow New Turf (and How Low): Sir Walter, Zoysia and Couch in Queensland

   When to give new turf its first mow in south-east Queensland, how to run the tug test, and how to step the mower down safely for Sir Walter, Empire Zoysia and Wintergreen couch.

   9 min readReviewed 30 Sep 2026