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Green Acres Instant Lawn at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show

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Our display at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show was a huge success! Check out these pictures!

How to Stop Dogs Digging Up Your Lawn

It’s said that a dog is a man’s best friend, however that’s not always the case – particularly when one is digging up your perfectly manicured lawn!

Even after installing sprinkler systems and making sure their soil is in tip-top condition, countless Australian gardeners have their lawns mangled by overzealous dogs every year, sometimes even by dogs that aren’t their own. Fortunately, dogs can be trained to stop digging, although if the problem dog belongs to someone else a quiet word with the owner might be the best solution.

Most dogs dig because they’re in search of some physical or mental stimulation, so an easy way to get them to stop can be to make sure you’re giving your dog lots of exercise, and playing games with it.

Your dog might also be digging in order to bury bones. If you reckon that might the case, then there’s a pretty simple solution – stop giving him or her bones! Instead, offer them a chewing toy. They definitely won’t bury that.

An interesting method of prevention involves blowing up balloons and digging these in the area you know your dog likes to dig. Chances are, the next time he or she is digging one of them will pop, giving your dog an almighty fright and (hopefully) scaring him off trying it again.

Finally, your dog needs to know that it isn’t acceptable to dig holes in the garden. After all, if you only curse under your breath every time it happens then you can’t blame the poor animal for thinking it’s okay. Voice your displeasure next time it happens, and this could go a long way.

Green Acres Instant Lawns is one of the best known suppliers of instant turf in Melbourne. Give them a call on (03) 9999 5708 or visit their website for any further lawn related advice

What's Happening at Green Acres Instant Lawn This Week?

This week Green Acres Instant Lawn will be at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show from Wednesday 20th - Sunday 24th March, 2013

The Show will be entering its 18th year and is regarded as one of the largest and most successful horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. 

Be sure to come by and say hello! We will be at Stand A42

For more information give us a call on (03) 9999 5708

How to Improve Your Soil

It’s a fact of gardening life that you need good soil to enjoy healthy and green lawns and plants. However, that doesn’t always happen naturally.

Without good soil plants won’t reach their full potential – in fact they might not even grow at all. If you’d like to improve your own soil, then you’ll likely have to improve the soil’s pH levels with some organic matter.

To do so, start by digging the soil thoroughly while breaking up any large clods or lumps you encounter with a spade, before using a fork to smooth over afterwards.

From there, add the organic matter – this can consist of homemade garden compost, bagged compost or manure, depending on your personal preference (or how much of a smell you’re prepared to deal with!).

Now dig and rake over the soil again to make sure you’ve properly mixed the organic matter in with the original soil, before treading the area.

Finally, break up any large lumps of soil with a rake before sprinkling fertiliser over the area and raking it into the soil.

If you’re not particularly used to gardening, make sure to warm up correctly before taking care of any digging or raking. You’d be surprised how many people injure themselves this way, so take care!

If you’d like any further information on improving your soil, or if you’re looking for a turf supplier in Melbourne, call Green Acres Instant Lawns on (03) 9999 5708. They’ve been operating in the city since 1999, and have all the experience needed to transform your garden.

We Are So Pleased Our Recent Competition Winner, Pedro, is Enjoying His New Lawn!

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