"Beechmere" wrote in message
om...
Problem 1: There's a gum tree in one corner of the lawn that's
stealing all the nutrients, and it's surrounded by bare dirt. How can
I get the buffalo grass to grow right up to the base of this tree?


I doubt that you can

Problem 2; Assuming Sydney gets water restrictions soon, what is the
best way to maintain my lawn's green colour throught the coming
months?

Paint?

David