Welcome to the world of lawn care with Walker Mowers Australia! Meet Gavin, who has been a franchisee at V.I.P. Lawns & Gardens for over 30 years. Gavin is an expert when it comes to lawn care, and he has been running our Walker Mower zero-turn mowers for over 22 years now! We are excited to...
Tips & Resources
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Taking Care of Your Lawn This Aussie Summer After Spring hits and the weather gets warmer, the lawns begin to grow. Then as the Australian Summer approaches a lack of lawn care tends to come to the front and the lawn starts to really brown off. If this has happened to your lawn, don’t fret, there...
Onion weeds: How to get rid of them
Got Some Onion Weed Problems on Your Lawn? Onion weeds are the bane of most gardeners and lawns. They are very tough to get rid of. They often grow in soils that have low pH levels which means the soil has a higher acidity. The reason they are so hard to get rid of lies in the weeds bulbs. If you...
Uncovered: 3 Common Problems with Zero Turn Mowers
Zero-Turn, Tips & Resources, Walker Advantage
What are the problems that you might come across when using zero turn mowers? We broke down these three problems that will stunt your productivity when using a ZTR. This post will help you understand how the Walker combats these issues and boosts your productivity.Bulky Zero Turn Mowers Many lawns...
Spring Lawn care tips
Put a little Spring in your lawn! Spring is here and the birds are singing, and the bees are dancing. It’s time to get your lawn back to its glorious state. Here are some simple tips to help you revitalise and care for your lawn for the warmer months to come. Head out into the yard and take...
Spring Garden care tips
Spring has sprung! It's time to get that garden in shape. The sun is out, the birds are singing, and you are ready to get back out into the garden and get your hands dirty and reconnect with the earth… but where to start? Here are some helpful tips and tricks to get that garden and yard prepped...
Is your lawn looking brown in places?
Productivity, Tips & Resources
Is your lawn looking brown in places? Here’s 3 reasons why and how to fix it. Does your lawn have inconsistent green and brown patches but aren’t sure what could be causing the problem? Although lawn beetle infestation might be the problem, several other factors might be to blame as well. Outlined...
Mowing when wet – should i or shouldn’t i?
We have been getting a lot of rain lately, and it is divine, but a result is wonderfully long, lush lawns and wet, slippery, and soggy grounds. If you have been hankering to get out and give your lawn a much-needed haircut, have a look at the below tips and advice when considering to mow wet grass...
Give your mower its annual physical
Productivity, Tips & Resources
It’s not just us that need a good ol grease and oil change every now and then, our trusty machines also need some TLC and there’s no better time than leading into the summer season. Take a look at this checklist, and make sure you’re prepared. A quality mower is a significant investment and you...
7 ways the Walker Mower will improve your mowing productivity
Productivity, Tips & Resources, Walker Advantage
Productivity is a buzzword at the moment, especially with a lot of people transitioning to better work life balance… More time focusing on family or whatever is important to you sounds exciting, but the challenge is to keep it productive. How do you make yourself more productive by choosing the...
Striping Grass with a Walker Mower
Tips & Resources, Walker Advantage
Striping Grass with a Walker Mower It’s the dream of many home owners / commercial mowers to create and maintain a beautiful lawn and the lawn stripes add to that appeal. The stripes and variations really do stand out and make the grass look great. But how hard is it to achieve? One of the...
Tractor Mower vs. Mid Mount Mower vs. Out Front Mower
Productivity, Tips & Resources, Zero-Turn
There are so many different types of mowers on the market, but which one do I need? And what are the advantages of each style? Here we break down the difference between tractor mower, mid-mount and out front mowers to help you navigate which style of machine is going to best suit your purpose. Why...