Commercial Turf Renovations and Maintenance
Lawn Doctor recommends Iron and Manganese Foliar spraying for turf areas showing signs of deficiency such as chlorotic yellowing and folding over of the leaves. The spraying adds vigour and greatly enhances the appearance. This is a very cost effective treatment and you save money by not using unnecessary Nitrogen and phosphorous.
Lawn Doctor own a purpose-built, computer controlled DGPS boom spray equipped with foam markers which gives 100 per cent accuracy of application.
City of Wanneroo
Consultancy
Eighty per cent of Lawn Doctor staff have turf and/or horticulture certificates so we've got the know-how to find a solution to any problem.
We can develop a lawn care program that suits your budget. We can also accurately measure your grounds, whatever their shape or size, to help you plan an effective work program.
Dave Parker speaking to school gardeners on Water Management
Flail Mowing
This machine removes more thatch than verti-mowing for a more thorough renovation.
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Granular Fertilising
Your grass needs to be in top condition to cope with winter dormancy.
We assess your turf, including soil and leaf analysis, and devise the most cost effective fertiliser programs with exactly the right type and amount of fertiliser.
Our staff know all the issues. Many factors including soil, grass type and timing affect the choice of fertiliser and heavy wear areas may need additional fertiliser.
Our DGPS fertilising unit accurately calibrates the rate at which fertiliser is applied to your grounds. An independent consultant checks the calculations and we keep detailed records on a spreadsheet.
Lawn Doctor promises that the fertiliser type and application will not harm the environment.
Herbicide Spraying
We do not believe in unnecessary chemical spraying. Our weed management service is subject to a code of ethics and our strong environmental ethos.
While spraying is often the only way to control weeds and diseases we will always recommend other methods if possible.
Our licensed spraying operators ensure that only the correct chemical is used at recommended rates. Their training includes accurate identification of weeds, pests and diseases and selection of appropriate action. Any spraying at schools is done out of school hours.
Levelling/top dressing
Lawn Doctor aims for total grass coverage within three weeks.
We start with clean, cream sand which we screed in different directions. This creates a totally level surface with even coverage. We then turn on the irrigation to settle the sand and ensure the sprinklers are working. We provide a watering program during the establishment period.
Mowing
Lawn Doctor knows how to care for entry statements, golf course fairways, shire ovals, school grounds and more. We guarantee a clean, aesthetically pleasing finish every time.
We have machines for slashing, cylinder mowing, gang mowing and out front mowing of passive grass areas. Our qualified mechanics maintain all equipment to the highest standards and presentation is second to none.
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Planting and Overplanting
Overplanting can strengthen a weak turf surface or allow you to change to a more suitable species of turf. There is an even coverage and no preparation is required.
Lawn Doctor aims for a very good coverage in 13 weeks in favourable conditions. Our custom built overplanter cuts furrows, positions stolons and discs and rolls in one action. There is little disturbance to the surface and the furrows collect water to keep stolons moist and assist a quick recovery. We have planting machines to cover areas from road verges to golf courses to turf farms.
Sweeping
We have a variety of sweepers for different applications. These tow behind a landcruiser for picking up excess clippings and tractor drawn for picking up after scarification’s. This allows for both efficiency and cost effectiveness.
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Training
Lawn Doctor's training and horticultural consultant, Paul St Jack, delivers unique training programs that exactly match your requirements. Paul has a Certificate IV IN ASSESSMENT AND WORKPLACE TRAINING and is a part time lecturer at Challenger TAFE, Murdoch. His background includes facilitation of seminars for the Department of Education, Council employees and members of the Lawnmowing Contractors Association of WA (Inc).
Paul assists with identifying training needs and assessing the capabilities of new gardeners. This is essential for occupational safety because a significant part of a gardener's time is spent alone. Modules include Introduction to School Gardening, School Grounds Watering, Turf Management, Grounds Maintenance, Safety and Pesticides.
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Scarifying/Verti-Mowing
Lawn Doctor recommends verti-mowing for spongy, difficult to cut turf. A telltale sign is grass scalped by mowers digging in.
The verti-mower removes thatch and excessive vegetation to encourage strong regrowth. We have machine configurations for all situations and provide a watering program during the establishment period.
Our machines vary in size from 0.5 m to 4.5m. The heavy-duty scarifiers reach 40mm into the soil without problems.
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Town of Victoria Park Marangaroo Golf Course
Mt Lawley Golf Course
Verti-Draining
This is the solution for playing fields with compaction and drainage problems. The vert-drain shatters the soil up to 400mm deep so air, water and fertiliser can disperse effectively. Turf becomes more stress resistant and needs less frequent watering. Verti-draining works well in all types of soil using solid or hollow coring tines. The turf can be played on immediately.
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Mt Pleasant PS WACA Cricket Wicket
Construction
For large hectare projects or small turf areas, Lawn Doctor is the professional contractor with the equipment and expertise able to organise, design and facilitate your grounds construction
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Camboon Primary School Before Camboon Primary School After
War Graves
Willeton SHS Oval Build
Recycle Dressing
For a more comprehensive turf renovation that includes top dressing, deep aeration and decompaction. Already proven in Europe we are having a lot of success here in WA. This machine allows you to use your own existing soil so eliminating layering which limits root penetration and surface stability. The Recycle Dresser also improves water infiltration and increases root mass. It also provides compaction relief to 220mm in depth and leads to an increased microbial activity due to the unlocking of nutrients that have been trapped. It will also level divots, corrugations etc.
Geraldton PS Perth Esplanade
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Field Top Making
The ultimate in thatch and weed removal, this machine removes thatch by shaving a profile of the turf area. It has adjustable rollers so the machine can be set to suit various heights. This leads to a very level-playing surface and depending on the depth it is the only environmentally friendly way to remove problem weeds such as Parramatta. By setting the machine to 25mm the plant is totally removed including the seedbed, this greatly reduces any further germination. This machine has also been proven at the WACA as a excellent cost effective and non labour intensive way to shave your cricket wickets. The Field Top Maker is another innovative machine that has already been proven in Europe.
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Curtin University Playing Fields
Small Machinery
For that job that’s too small for broadacre equipment, Lawn Doctor bring to you their mid range construction, planting and renovation equipment. We have equipment to reduce your labour costs by cutting back on manual handling.
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