Month: February 2026

With a few weeks of warmer weather still ahead, now is the perfect time to give your lawn a boost and get it in tip top shape before winter sets in. So, what can you do to get your lawn in its best shape? Let’s take a look…

Skip to: Should I Remove Weeds from My Lawn in Autumn? How Can I Help Prevent Weeds from Growing in My Lawn in Autumn? Should I Apply Fertiliser to My Lawn in Autumn? Is It Important to Mow in Autumn?

Should I Remove Weeds from My Lawn in Autumn?

Did you know there is no “right time” to remove weeds from your lawn? If weeds are present, it’s always best to act quickly to prevent them from spreading.

During Autumn, you may notice lingering summer weeds such as Summer Grass, Creeping Oxalis or Paspalum. You may also see some Clover or Winter Grass start to appear.

If there are only a few weeds growing, the best and easiest way to get on top of them is to pull them out by hand. However, if there are a few too many, you may want to consider using an herbicide to remove them.

For removing common broadleaf weeds like Creeping Oxalis and Clover, we recommend applying All Purpose Weed Control 2L Hose-On. Alternatively, if you prefer to use a concentrate product, we recommend Estate 250ml Concentrate.

How Can I Help Prevent Weeds from Growing in My Lawn in Autumn?

If your lawn often gets invaded with weeds in winter, now is also an ideal time to get on the front foot and look at using a pre-emergent herbicide. Pre-emergent herbicides work by creating a barrier at the soil level, preventing weed seedlings from germinating, stopping them from growing in your lawn.

When applying pre-emergent herbicides, timing is key. You want to ensure your application is done just before weed seedlings start to germinate. The two most important times of the year to apply are:

• In autumn, just before temperatures start to cool
• In spring, just before temperatures warm up

The exact time of when to apply these will be dependent on your local climate and the weather conditions in your area.

For pre-emergent herbicides, we recommend using either Oxafert 3kg (granular), or Barricade 250ml (liquid).

Should I Apply Fertiliser to My Lawn in Autumn?

Did you know that autumn is one of the most important times of the year to apply a fertiliser to your lawn? By applying a fertiliser in autumn, you will be helping replace any nutrients that have been lost over summer. Fertilising your lawn now will also help prepare your lawn for the cooler conditions ahead.

When it comes to choosing a fertiliser for your lawn, our all-round favourite is the Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. This contains a balanced NPK ratio and other trace elements your lawn needs to thrive. The premium fertiliser also contains both a fast and a slow-release granule. This helps provide a quick boost in the lawn’s health, as well as a sustained boost over 12 weeks.

The Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is available in both a 10kg bucket and a 4kg bucket.

If liquid fertilisers are your go-to, we recommend our Exceed Liquid Fertiliser. It is a great option for quickly correcting nutrient deficiencies, delivering a quick boost to your lawn’s health, and helping it recover from stress-related issues.

Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is available in both a 2.5L Concentrate, which covers up to 1,250m2 and a 2L Hose-On, covering up to 150m2.

Is It Important to Mow in Autumn?

You’ve probably heard it before, and for good reason, regular mowing is the key to a healthy lawn. Keeping up with a regular mowing schedule helps your lawn develop stronger roots, grow thicker and denser, lower the risk of disease, and can even help keep weeds at bay if you are not using a pre-emergent.

When it comes to mowing frequency, we recommend mowing regularly enough so that only one-third of the leaf blade is removed with each pass. This means mowing more regularly throughout summer, and less regularly in the cooler months.

For more lawn care tips and advice, please check out our other lawn care blogs here.

Has your lawn not been looking its best and are you often left wondering what your lawn actually needs to help get it back on track? In this blog, we take a look at some of the common signs that your lawn is in distress, and how you can help get it on the mend.

Skip to: Why Does My Lawn Have Blue/Grey Patches? Why Has My Lawns Leaf Curled Up on Itself? Why Is My Grass Dying Off Quickly Over a Matter of Days? Why Does My Lawn Lose Its Colour After Mowing Why Does My Grass Look Pale/Yellow?

Why Does My Lawn Have Blue/Grey Patches?

During recent hot weather, has your lawn started developing brown patches with a blue/grey tinge like this?

When turf starts to show these blue/grey tinge patches, this is a common sign that your lawn is facing heat stress. So, what can you do to help get your lawn back on track?

First, it is best to give the patches a light rake through to pick up and remove the dry plant material. This will help create more space for the healthy grass to grow back over.  Then, give your soil a good aerate to help decompact the soil profile. This will help better allow for air, water and nutrients to reach your lawns roots. Following this, we also recommend applying a soil wetter like Lawn Soaker to help the soil better absorb water down into the soil profile.

Over the following days and weeks, ensure you mow and water the lawn regularly to help it recover. When watering, ensure you water in the morning, before the heat of the day, for around 25 mins. Do this two to three times a week with a sprinkler that evenly covers the area.

Why Has My Lawns Leaf Curled Up on Itself?

Leaf blades that curl or fold in on themselves are a classic indicator that the lawn is not getting enough water. This response is common during prolonged hot and dry conditions as the plant tries to conserve water.

If your lawn is doing this, give it a good watering with a sprinkler that evenly covers your area. Water for around 25 mins, and water in the morning before the heat of the day.

Why Is My Grass Dying Off Quickly?

Has your grass has started to rapidly die off (over a few days) and damage is spreading? If so, this is a sign that your lawn may be facing an invasion of a pest called Armyworm. As the name suggests, Armyworm travel in large numbers, munching on your lawn.

Key identifying features of Armyworm include:

• Three prominent white or cream stripes down its body
• 2mm to 40mm in length
• Will curl up when disturbed
• Are most active at dawn or dusk

If you are unsure whether there are grubs in your lawn, there is a quick and easy way to test. Use a big bucket of water, add some dishwashing liquid so it is a soapy mix. Then pour this over the edge of the grass where it is declining and where the grass is still healthy. If there are grubs present, they will then rise up to the surface to breathe. This is best done at dawn or dusk when they are most likely to be active.

If you do find Armyworms in your lawn, it is best to act quickly to help prevent any further damage from occurring. Please check out our blog here for more information on Armyworm treatment and prevention options.

Why Does My Lawn Lose Its Colour After Mowing?

If your lawn suddenly loses its colour after mowing, this is a sign that you are removing too much of the leaf. This process is known as scalping. Scalping your lawn can occur for two different reasons. The first, if your lawn is not mown regularly enough. The second is if your lawns levels are uneven.

When mowing, it is best to ensure you are mowing your lawn regularly enough so that only one third of the leaf is removed with each pass.

For more information on how you can help avoid scalping from occurring to your lawn, check out our blog here.

Why Does My Grass Look Pale/Yellow?

Is your lawn not looking as vibrant as it once was or is looking pale or yellow? This may be a sign that your lawn is lacking in nutrients. The best way to help replenish these nutrients is to apply a well-rounded fertiliser like the Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser.

The Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser has a balanced ratio of Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron and other important trace elements. This fertiliser also contains a fast and slow release granule. This gives your lawn a good up front boost in nutrients, as well as a sustained boost over a 12 week period.

For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.