Episode: One
Date: August 16th 2008
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Story Title: The importance of lawns on the environment

Now is a great time to get your lawn into shape for Spring. Lawns are good for the mind, general health and the environment. Lawns can make an enormous difference on the amount of energy you use in the house and Trevor wants to share with you how you can do your bit to keep your lawn in top condition.
Featured product- Yates Weed ‘n’ Feed
Features

• Selective control of most broadleaf weeds in home garden lawns with added fertiliser for healthy green lawn growth.
• Easy to apply: hose-on.
• Selectively kills the most common broadleaf weeds in lawns, including bindii, clover, dandelions and thistles.
• Contains nitrogen and iron to promote a lush deep green lawn, phosphorus to promote strong root development and potassium for disease resistance.

How It Works
MCPA and Dicamba are plant hormones which are absorbed by foliage and translocated to roots. The weed is forced into excessive disordered growth which leads to gradual curling and yellowing and then death of the weed within 4 weeks.
Contact

Yates Australia
1 Gow Street,
Padstow, 2211
NSW Australia
Phone: 1800 224 428
Website: http://www.yates.com.au/

Featured Product- Ozbreed

Ozbreed is a well known plant and turf breeder specialising in grasses, grass like ornamental plants and tough turf varieties. A family owned company by Todd and Marina Lyt, Ozbreed focuses on varieties that are low maintenance, drought resistant and overall attractive, unique plant and grass varieties.

Featured Plant – Palmetto Buffalo Grass

Features

• A lawn grass that has excellent winter colour.
• Can outcompete weeds when established.
• Less watering and less mowing than most other turf varieties.
• Available in Instant Turf rolls or slabs, and in Viro-Cell Lawn for patch up.
• Blade Width 8-9mm.
• Height 3.8-6.4 cm.
• Suits soils that are sandy, sandy Loam and Clay.
• Excellent injury recovery.
• Excellent in all climates.
• Good weed control.

Featured Plant- Empire Zoysia

• Empire needs far less mowing and watering than other turf types.
• Easy to maintain.
• Has a fine leaf.
• Excellent wear tolerance.
• Thrives in extreme heat and humidity.
• Keeps a good winter colour.
• Outcompetes weeds once established.

Contact

Ozbreed Pty Ltd
Phone: (02) 4578 0866
Website: www.ozbreed.com.au
Email: info@ozbreed.com.au