Yellow grass
Yellow grass often signals nitrogen deficiency, over-watering, shade stress, or iron chlorosis — correct the cause before mowing shorter.
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Diagnosis
Uniform yellow: often nutrition or waterlogging. Patchy yellow: pests, disease, or dog urine. Yellow between green veins: iron deficiency on alkaline soils.
Fixes
Balanced lawn fertiliser in spring, improve drainage, raise mowing height in shade, iron chelate on buffalo in coastal sand.
Professional help
Persistent problems after basic care warrant a gardener's assessment before returfing.
What to look for in a gardener
A reliable gardener asks about access, slope, pets, and your priorities before quoting. They explain what is included in each visit and flag extra work (heavy pruning, green waste removal) before starting.
- Do they carry public liability insurance?
- Will the same person or crew attend each visit?
- How do they handle wet weather or missed visits?
- What equipment do they use for your lawn size?
- Can they provide a written quote and invoice with ABN?
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