Buffalo turf is one of the most versatile and durable ornamental turf types available today, and this remarkable grass can put up with a lot of punishment. However, one unfortunate disadvantages of buffalo grass turf is its relatively high water requirements, and as such successfully laying a buffalo turf lawn during Australia's dry, baking hot summer months can be a real challenge.
As you can imagine then, buffalo turf lawns (and indeed most varieties of turf) are best laid in spring and autumn months; however, if you need to lay down your turf now and the seasons aren't cooperating, there are steps you can take to ensure that your turf is laid successfully however hot the weather may be.
- Thousands of Australians deal with seasonal allergies, but this does not mean that you can't tackle your garden cleaning list this year. As someone who needs to head outside and tidy up your gardens now that spring has arrived, you want to make the most of any skip bins you are going to hire for the cleanup. But you don't want to feel miserable while outside surrounded by pollen and other allergens.
- An El Nino predicted weather pattern means that some states have a higher than normal chance of bushfires. Bushfires can affect people who are far from the fire front, and this is because the smoke poses a danger to anyone who breathes it. If you are new to a state that experiences bushfires, you probably don't know how to best keep this smoke irritation to a minimum. Since it is not practical to move out of home every time you see a smoke haze, it is important you are aware there are two things you can do to your air conditioner to help reduce the impact the smoke has on the health of you and your family.
- Just because you know you have a grease trap, that doesn't mean you know what one does, how it works, and what parts may breakdown over time and require replacement. Here are three things that every homeowner should know about their grease traps, including signs something is going wrong with it. Grease Trap Use Most people know that a grease trap helps filter the wastewater from kitchens, but there is a little more to the process than that.
- One component of any domestic sewage system is a septic tank into which all the wastewater from the home flows. This tank presents several safety hazards that you must be aware of in order to avoid you or a family member getting involved in a septic tank accident. This article discusses some safety tips that you should keep in mind. Never Ignite A Flame Near The Septic Tank Septic tanks contain many flammable gases such as methane gas.