Evergreen Grass for your garden
If you would like a lawn that stays green throughout the year, Evergreen Gold is the grass to plant in your garden. Evergreen suits a wide range of soil types, making it very versatile. The grass is a mixture of summer and winter growing grasses, it will maintain a...
Grass Factory – Compost
Grass Factory - Compost Grass Factory & Eco Organics manufacture pure organic compost and can supply to the public through our stores in Pretoria and Johannesburg, alternatively in bulk to landscapers, garden services, estates, complexes, schools or golf courses....
International Day of Forests – 21 March 2021
Did you know that we are celebrating International Day of Forests coming up on 21 March 2021? The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March the International Day of Forests (IDF) in 2012. The Day celebrates and raises awareness of the importance of all types...
Calculating an area in square metres
MeasuringChoose a metre stick or metric tape measure. Select a metre stick ruler or tape measure with metres (m) or centimetres (cm) printed on it. These tools will make it easier to calculate square metres since they were designed in the same system of measurement....
Organic Soils – Uses & benefits
At Grass Factory we manufacture our own organic soil products. There’s nothing better on the market! The different soils all have a different purpose, depending on your requirements. COMPOSTOur compost is very high in feeding value, and microbial activity. It contains...
Four grass types and their uses
ABOUT KIKUYU Kikuyu was imported to South Africa in the 1950s from Kenya and is used to grow sports fields, because of its fast-growing tempo. Kikuyu grass became very popular across South Africa, professionally and domestically. Until today, Kikuyu (named after a...
LM grass and other interesting info about this grass type
LM Grass This grass is indigenous to South Africa. It has a reputation for the highest shade tolerance out of all the species of grass. It is a medium coarse textured creeping grass and is a lighter shade of green than most lawns. It is well suited for diverse growing...
Compost and why it’s important
The importance of composting (the process of transforming organic matter that's ready for disposal into something beneficial) has become more recognized over the years because it's environmentally friendly, providing a safe way to produce healthy, flourishing gardens,...
Get your Braai Day wood from Grass Factory
We're open Thursday, 24 September 2020 from 08h00 to 13h00. Get your Braai Day wood at our Grass Factory Depots. Contact us for more information - info@grassfactory.co.za
Establishing a new lawn can be a daunting task
You will find yourself pondering on the following questions: Can I plant directly onto existing grass? Do I need to loosen the soil? Do I need to prepare the ground with anything? Do I need to water before or after? How much do I water after planting? Do I put...
Firewood available at Grass Factory
Both our Grass Factory branches stock firewood! During the holidays our wonderful weather allows us to take advantage of the holiday season. Celebrate in true South African style around the braai, close to family and friends! We select only the best quality,...
A healthy garden starts with healthy soil, so make your garden a happy one!
Use our fine compost (8mm) and spread a thin layer over your grass, or when planting new grass. Our coarse compost (12mm) is ideal for your garden beds. Adding compost to garden beds is the best and easiest thing you can do to produce a great crop of vegetables and...
Grass Planting 101
Keeping a lawn looking respectable is a challenge. Hostile climates, years of use, pets, irregular rainfall, invasions of lawn pests and weeds - or simply neglect - have left many gardens looking ragged. If your lawn suffers from acute soil compaction, constant weed...
How to take care of your newly purchased grass and soil
We are happy to share our many years of "aftercare" experience on how to take care of your newly planted Kikuyu, LM or other grass variants as well as what to do with the compost and lawn dressing. Feel free to contact us should you need more information or...