3 Lawn Care Habits for a Healthier Lawn
Keeping your lawn healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. Just a few good habits can be enough to keep your lawn looking good throughout the year. From mowing to weeding and feeding, here are three simple habits to help your lawn look its best!
How Often Should I Mow My Lawn?
Regular mowing is one of the best things you can do to encourage a healthy lawn. Rather than letting your grass grow long before giving it a big cut, aim to mow frequently enough that you are only removing around one-third of the leaf at a time.
Following this one-third rule helps reduce stress on the grass and encourages the lawn to grow thicker and denser. A lawn with good coverage will also be better equipped to recover from general wear caused by kids, pets and regular foot traffic.
How Often Should I Fertilise My Lawn?
Your lawn needs nutrients throughout the year to maintain healthy growth and colour. A simple way to keep it fed is to apply a quality granular fertiliser three times a year.
A good schedule to follow is to feed the lawn with a granular fertiliser around the start of October, middle of January, and again at the start of April. This will ensure the lawn has the nutrients it needs to maintain its strength and colour throughout the year.
Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is a great option for a fertiliser, providing your lawn with the nutrients needed to support healthy growth and recovery.
How Can I Keep My Lawn Weed-Free?
If you only have a few weeds, removing them by hand can be an easy and effective option. Try to remove the entire plant, including the roots, to reduce the chance of it growing back.
For larger infestations of broadleaf weeds, a selective herbicide can be the best method of removal. Products like All Purpose Weed Control or Estate Broadleaf Herbicide can be used to target broadleaf weeds, though ensure that the specified application rates are followed when using these products.
Bonus Tip: Can I Prevent Weeds and Grubs?
You can use preventative products to keep your lawn looking great and reduce the amount of work you must do!
Pre-emergent herbicides like Oxafert will stop weeds from germinating in the soil. This will protect your lawn from common weeds like Cxalis, Bindii, and Clover, along with seasonal weeds like Summer Grass and Winter Grass.
Preventative Insecticides will prevent grub damage from occurring in the lawn. Grub Guard Ultimate will provide 6 months of protection after application to help keep the lawn looking good all year round.
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