Spring is a time for your lawn to bounce back from winter dormancy Unfortunately, weeds will take the warmer days as an invitation to show up uninvited. Use these spring lawn care tips from the turf supplies Sydney experts to give your grass a head start this spring and stop weeds before they can dig in.
Stay on Top of Weeding
Use a herbicide to prevent weeds from taking over your lawn. A broad leaf herbicide will target weeds with larger leaves. Bigger leaves mean there is a larger surface area for absorbing the poison.
The thin blades of your grass cannot absorb a high enough concentration to be harmful, which means the weeds die off so your lawn can thrive. Make sure you follow instructions carefully to ensure you don’t harm your grass. Too much will kill everything, and too little will be ineffectual.
Use Strategic Mowing
Spring means the grass is growing longer and you might be tempted to lower the mower so you can spend more time relaxing on the weekends. However, shorter grass does not mean a healthier lawn.
A good rule of thumb is to cut no more than a third of the total length of the grass at each mow. You can tell if you’ve cut it too short because your lawn will have a brownish colour.
A longer grass blade will throw shade on the roots, keeping the soil temperature down and preventing sunburn. When you stress grass by cutting it too short it can get patchy, which will leave room for the weeds to move in.
Clean sharp blades on your mower will give you a cleaner, more even cut, as well as make it a lot easier to mow. Get your mower serviced and the blades sharpened every year for a greener, healthier spring lawn.
Add a Top Dressing
You can fix potholes and drainage problems, and improve soil structure by adding a top dressing to your lawn. Add some lawn seed along with the top dressing in patchy or thin areas. Use a rake to ensure an even spread.
Aeration
Soil compacts over time, especially during the wet winters we’ve been having. Hard compact soil limits the air and moisture available for the lawn. You can get your grass breathing again by aerating it. Use a pitchfork to poke holes into your soil which will allow for more moisture and air the grass can use. A roller aerator is excellent for larger lawns.
Fertilize and Feed Your Lawn
After the cool winter days laying dormant, your lawn could do with some fertiliser to give it a boost for spring. Check with All Year Round Turf to learn about the best fertilisers for your type of grass and use a spreader to ensure even distribution.
A big part of controlling weeds and reducing your workload in the yard comes down to how healthy you keep your grass. Use the above spring lawn care tips from the turf supplies Sydney professionals and enjoy a lush green lawn through spring and summer.
