Story: Australia's Best Lawn
Episode: 1
Presenter: Trevor Cochrane
Air Date: 7 March 2026

Trevor meets the 2025 Yates National Gardening League Lawn of the Year winner to discover what it takes to grow a truly outstanding Aussie lawn.

• The Aussie lawn remains an iconic feature of many homes, serving as a place for kids and pets to play or as a carefully maintained ornamental feature of the garden.
• Trevor meets Phil Gregory, also known as the True Australian Lawn Addict, whose passion for lawns earned him the title of 2025 Yates National Gardening League Lawn of the Year and a $10,000 prize.
• Phil shares how his lawn obsession began, the type of grass he chose for his front yard, and why selecting the right variety is key to achieving the best results.
• While many gardeners worry lawns require excessive water, Phil explains that with the right care and management they can be more efficient than many people think.
• Maintaining a top-quality lawn requires ongoing care, including mowing, feeding, and monitoring soil health to keep turf loo king lush and healthy year-round.
• A few key lawn care tips include watering deeply but less frequently to encourage strong root growth, and focusing on soil quality to support healthy turf.
• Lawns can also benefit the environment, helping cool surrounding areas through evapotranspiration and capturing carbon in the soil through thousands of individual grass plants.