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Why Choose NZLA Lawn Seed?

Seed Viability When you’re investing in a beautiful lawn, the quality of your seed matters more than you might realise. Many gardeners and homeowners are unaware of a critical factor that can doom their lawn before it even begins: seed viability. From the moment seeds are harvested, they begin a gradual process of deterioration. Each […]

NZLA Reward Points

What are NZLA reward points? NZLA rewards customer loyalty with an effective points programme and offers discounts for achieving store goals. To collect reward points, customers must be logged in to their accounts. This means creating a login for the NZLA website and ensuring you’re logged in when you place your order.  The implementation of […]

Lawn Coring

A guide to coring your lawn As spring approaches in New Zealand, it’s time to prepare your lawn for the warmer months ahead. One essential task for ensuring a lush, healthy lawn is coring, also known as aerating. It involves removing small plugs of soil from your lawn to alleviate compaction, enhance root growth, and […]

NZLA Granular Fertilisers Explained

What NZLA lawn fertiliser should I use? NZLA has three custom blends and one generic blend that we source from the USA. Slow-release technology It is important to understand that various slow-release technologies are employed in fertiliser products available in New Zealand. At NZLA, we source the highest-quality polymer and sulfur-coated urea (PCSCU) available globally. […]

Earthworms and your lawn

Benefits – and challenges – of earthworms for your lawn Earthworms – fascinating creatures belonging to the phylum Annelida – are not just a part of your lawn’s ecosystem, they are the backbone of it. With their long, segmented bodies, these invertebrates are the unsung heroes that keep your soil and lawn healthy Earthworms are […]

Ready Lawn Aftercare

So you’ve installed or are about to get a rollout lawn? The most common question we get is when NZLA products can be applied to new instant lawn. The turf must be laid the day it is received for best results. Before the turf is installed, a starter fertiliser should be applied to the soil […]

Winter Foliar Feeding

Why do we foliar feed turfgrass in winter? The main purpose of foliar feeding during winter is to provide essential nutrients when the grass is experiencing reduced growth. During winter, turfgrass roots have a limited ability to take up nutrients from the soil due to lower temperatures and decreased metabolic activity. Foliar feeding allows the […]

Understanding lawn NPK

Nitrogen (N) Nitrogen is one of the primary nutrients your lawn needs to grow. It is an essential component of chlorophyll, the molecule that gives plants their green colour and allows them to photosynthesise. Nitrogen is also vital for developing strong, healthy roots and stems. Nitrogen is usually the highest percentage of your NPK ratio. […]

Controlling grubs in your lawn

Not all lawn grub species are the same, so it’s crucial to understand their life cycles to apply insecticides correctly. Although we use the same product, the control methods are applied differently depending on the grub species. Grass grub life cycle Brown Beetles, commonly referred to as Grass Grub beetles, is the most common pest […]

Dog urine and your lawn

Not all dogs burn the lawn Dog urine can be a frustrating problem for any homeowner, especially when it leaves unsightly patches on your lawn. Dog urine can contain high levels of nitrogen, which can damage the grass and cause it to turn yellow, brown and then die. Smaller dogs’ urine can often have the […]