Nestled in the heart of KZN, Camperdown, there is where you will find us. Our farmlands are covered with hectares of green sweeping lawns overlooking the picturesque Tala Valley.
From 5 different varieties of Instant lawns to compost or topsoil , from runners to grass plugs, from collection to laying , we have been servicing the KZN market for over 40 years and are passionate about transforming your space into the same rolling hills of our valley.
As the sun warms up our gardens as summer approaches, there’s a symphony of life just waiting to unfold. With some thoughtful planning and care, your garden can become a haven for the essential pollinators that make the magic of nature happen. A garden buzzing...
Now is the perfect time to compliment your lush lawn by infusing new life into your outdoor space. Here, we’ll take you on a journey through the world of spring-blooming flowers and how you can integrate them into your landscaping design.
As the days grow longer and the chill of winter slowly subsides, the anticipation of spring fills the air. Now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for the grand awakening that awaits. Here are some tips on lawn maintenance to prep for spring...
Whether you’re sitting back and enjoying a braai with the family or warming up around the fire, those flames can keep us going during winter! But what to do with all the leftover ash? Believe it or not, ash is a time-tested ingredient that can...
When the vibrant green of your grass transitions to a dull brown, figuring out whether it’s gone dormant for the winter or is truly lifeless can be a challenging task. Since a dormant lawn will return to health when the weather improves, while a dead...
With winter right around the corner, it’s important to take some time to properly prepare your lawn for the colder and drier months ahead. Here we’ll discuss some common winter lawn problems and offer solutions to keep your lawn healthy all winter long. DEHYDRATED...
Autumn is a beautiful season, but it can also bring changes to your lawn that require some extra care and love. As the days grow shorter and the temperatures cooler, it’s essential to take the necessary steps to ensure that your lawn stays healthy through...
A healthy and green lawn is achievable when you know the do’s and don’ts of basic lawn maintenance. Here are our 5 simple guidelines to help your lawn thrive! DO water often Your lawn is a plant and plants need water! Watering your lawn regularly...
So, your brand-new instant lawn has just been laid and you’re more than ready to start enjoying it in all its green glory. But wait, we have four expert tips to help your newly planted grass thrive in its new home. Water, water, water This...
We’ve all heard that preparation is key to success. So is proper soil preparation in setting the tone for a lush lawn that will thrive throughout 2023! Follow our tried and tested advice with these four easy steps to help ensure your lawn flourishes. Test...
Oh, it’s the most wonderful time of year… The festive season always finds a way to make life seem a little more magical; maybe it’s the mince pies and roast gammon, the twinkling lights, or perhaps it’s the laughter shared with family who we haven’t...
While that familiar, but sometimes deafening, “Ha ha haaaaa” can be annoying to some, it’s the sound of a happy and healthy lawn for us! Why? Because the Hadeda Ibis is incredibly beneficial for your garden’s ecosystem. Here’s why this notorious, proudly South African...
The end of third term is just around the corner and both kids and parents are excited for the short break. However, keeping the kids entertained can sometimes prove to be quite challenging so we have come up with a few outdoor activities, now that...
Spring is calling…. Can you hear her? She is the sound of birds chirping earlier in the mornings, the scent of new flowers in the air, the bright green shoots on the trees, the warmer breezes blowing, and the longer afternoons before the sun sets...
It’s important to know how to sift out the gold from the dirt – always looks for reputable sources of information from brands that specialise in lawn. Rest assured tried, tested and credible information and advice can always be found at Evangrass. Here are 5...
Lawn aeration is an important but often overlooked aspect of lawn care, especially during the dry winter season. Lawn needs plenty of air, water and nutrients to grow thick, deep and strong roots. A compacted lawn prevents these essentials from getting down to the grass...
While autumn can leave the garden looking messy, there’s a plus side to all those fallen leaves – nutrients! It’s a great time to start raking up all those dead leaves and putting them to good use in getting your lawn ready for winter. Firstly,...
Winter is on its way! It is time to get into gear and put measures into place to care for your lawn during the colder/dryer months. Here are some common winter lawn problems and solutions… Dehydration: Problem: Keeping up a lush, green lawn in dry...
Ever thought of planting grass seed? There are so many advantages to using seed – low initial cost, low labour investment and a large variety of lawn choices! Dactyloctenium Australe, the well-know and very popular LM or Berea grass, is a lawn that spreads...
If you’re like us, you had a gran, mom or aunt who told you to bath in Epsom salt, right? Or even worse, as a vile tonic straight down the throat! Well, there’s method behind this age-old practice – Epsom salt contains magnesium ions which...
If your family is anything like ours, summer brings lots of braais, bonfires, campfires and in fact any excuse for sitting round a mesmerising fire, even if it’s just roasting marshmallows! But what to do with the ash? Ash and chunks of charcoal are packed...
From Marc, Wynne, Tammy, Nompi and our hardworking team, we wish you all a happy, and above all safe and healthy, holiday season. As we look back on another unsettling year, we extend our heartfelt thanks to each one of our loyal customers for your...
In a world that sometimes can feel a little unrelenting and which continues to demand more and more from us, it’s important that we have a place to relax and unwind. We think that place is your garden! If you are lucky enough to live...
Finding the right variety of instant lawn for your garden isn’t always as easy as one two three! With many varieties available, each with its own set of pros and cons, do’s and don’ts, when to plant, how much to water, what soil types are best,...
After the recent unprecedented snow in KZN, we thought it time to start putting the wintery cold months behind us and start prepping for spring! Winter has a nasty habit of sucking the vibrant colours out of your grass, leaving your garden looking well…. dull....
Keep your newly planted grass healthy ~ top guidelines for maintaining a beautiful lawn. Water well once a day for the first week after planting, either in the early mornings or late afternoons. Apply compost to even out levels for that golf course look! When...
When your grass goes from green to brown, whether in winter or summer, it can be difficult to know if it is simply dormant or actually dead. Since a dormant lawn will return to health when the weather improves, while a dead lawn will need...
You spend all summer mowing and watering your lawn to keep it healthy and looking good, but once cooler temperatures arrive, it’s time to change your focus to protecting your lawn during its dormant period. Here are some ways to get your lawn winter ready… Mow with...
Instead of chucking your freshly mowed grass cuttings into that black bag and into the rubbish, there are so many different ways to use them in your garden that will give your plants extra nutrients and the boost they need. Here are our top uses...
Being in the business for nearly 40 years, there are so many questions we get asked about lawn care and maintenance. We have compiled a quick go-to list of all of the most frequently asked questions to make sure you grow the grass of your...
Practicing effective lawn care can be easier said than done… believe us! Many people make the mistake of thinking that once planted, their lawn doesn’t need a bit of TLC, but a healthy and lush lawn takes consistent care throughout the year. Here are our...
This year may just be the year to get stuck into our gardens, making them wonderful places to be and relax in over the next few months, while we are social distancing and as result spending more time than ever in our homes. And we...
Your garden is a space where you can wind-down after a day’s work, spend time with your loved ones and relax! We believe that we all need a little green in our lives… whether you have a massive garden or just a small balcony to...
We recently got a visit from the garden guru herself, Tanya Visser! She came to share her expert lawn tips with us, covering everything from prepping your ground, to the after care of your newly planted instant lawn… And as per usual she made gardening...
Being in the business of instant lawn for over 30 years, we have been a part of many, many projects, large and small, far and wide, in KZN and the Eastern Cape. Over the years we have expanded and grown into the company we are...
Winter has a nasty habit of sucking the vibrant colours out of your grass, leaving your garden looking well…. dull. The good news though, is that we can always count on spring to bring a little brightness into our lives! Still, there are ways we...
Reducing the waste output of your home has never been more important. Start your “green” journey by becoming a more environmentally friendly household beginning with composting your organic refuse. Veggie offcuts, fruit pips and most kitchen and garden waste are biodegradable and forms a natural...
Being in the business of supplying quality instant lawn for 39 years and still being family run, you know when you buy from us, you are buying a little piece of history, many years of experience and a lot of passion! Evangrass was founded by...
With winter just around the corner, we can’t begin to tell you how often we are asked about the secret to maintaining a healthy lawn throughout the colder months. The answer is simple, start your preparation in autumn. Mow with the flow. If you watch...
With the move to Level 4 of lockdown, we were delighted to be given the green light to trade once again. During the 4 weeks of lockdown, our fields were given a well-deserved break and have flourished with the recent rains and wonderful autumn sunshine,...
Keeping your lawn looking respectable and healthy can be a challenge we know! The secret is in the foundations, the soil preparation, in laying of the lawn and in long term maintenance. Follow our guide below and you can be sure to have the best...
Ongoing research continues to uncover previously unidentified environmental, economic, health and safety benefits to natural grass. We’ve always known that grass is an important part of life (because we’re obsessed with it), but are you aware of the many benefits your lawn provides? Here are...
Not getting the results you want from your lawn after cutting it? There’s actually an art to making sure that you are mowing your lawn for longevity; the problem is that there is so much advice it can be hard to know what the right...
Are you hosting the family for Christmas this year? In that case, now is the perfect time to whip your garden into shape for summertime outdoor entertaining and ready for those Christmas celebrations. 1: Green up your grass Your lawn provides the backdrop to a...
Just like you, your lawn and its soil need to breathe. Over time, soil becomes compacted and “full” of solid particles in a constrained space, preventing the proper circulation of air, water and nutrients which are vital for strong grass roots. Aeration is particularly important...
Summer means days by the pool, braai’s and friends… all pictured in your head beside a beautiful lush-green lawn, right? However, maintaining a healthy lawn is not always easy – though it can be when you know what to look out for, what to avoid...
Is your garden eco-friendly? While it may seem like an odd question as gardens are inherently by nature “eco-friendly”, but what you may not realise is that your garden practices could be damaging to the environment. Every garden suffers from some sort of pesky problem...
Keeping your lawn lusciously full and even throughout your garden can sometimes be challenging, particularly when there are areas of shade causing your lawn to become uneven and patchy. If you think that you have tried everything to keep your grass alive in shaded areas,...
Are you dreaming of a new lawn but are concerned about the cost? Well, did you know that you don’t have to cover every inch of your soil with sods when laying instant lawn? Yip, it’s called strip-sodding – and it’s the perfect solution to...
The winter climate can be harsh but it needn’t mean doom and gloom for your garden; we dispel a few myths about KZN’s winter and your lawn: Myth 1: Winter damages lawn, no matter where you live. Not all areas experience a harsh winter –...
With winter around the corner, the season associated with dreary gardens and dusty turf, many incorrectly believe it is pointless laying new grass. Yes, it is true that many varieties do struggle to establish themselves in winter, but thankfully there is one variety that is particularly unique for its resilience – the Royal Blue or RD 93.
With winter just around the corner, we can’t begin to tell you how often we are asked about the secret to maintaining a healthy lawn throughout the colder months. The answer is simple; start your preparation in autumn. Mow with the flow. Watch the growth...
