Using a two-in-one weeding and feeding solution often falls short; it may not fully eliminate weeds and can also leave your lawn lacking the nutrients it needs. So, what’s the best way to both remove weeds and give your lawn a healthy boost? In this blog, we break down the most effective approach.
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What Is the Best Way to Remove Weeds from Your Lawn?
When it comes to removing weeds from your lawn, there are two questions that you need to ask yourself. One: What type of weeds do I have growing in my lawn? Two: What type of grass is my lawn? From here, you can choose an appropriate weed killer that is safe for your lawn and targets the weeds.
If you are unsure of what type of weeds are growing in your lawn, please check out our Ultimate Lawn Weed Guide.
How Do I Remove Broadleaf Weeds from My Lawn?
To remove broadleaf weeds from your lawn, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like Estate Herbicide or Lawn Solutions All Purpose Weed Control. These products are designed to remove common lawn weeds, including Bindii, Clover, Creeping Oxalis, Cudweed, Dandelion, Catsear, Plantain and Thistles.
The All Purpose Weed Control comes in an easy-to-use hose-on-bottle, which you simply clip onto your hose and spray on your lawn. If concentrate products are more your style, or you have surrounding trees or shrubs that you need to be careful not to spray, Estate Herbicide will be the way to go.
How Do I Remove Invading Grasses from My Lawn?
When it comes to invading grasses, if only a small amount is invading, the best and easiest way to remove it is to pull it out by hand. If the grass has heavily invaded, then a weed killer may be required.
When it comes to spraying out invading grasses, it is best to ensure you identify what grass type is invading, as the recommended treatment will vary.
- For sedge weeds like Nutgrass and Mullumbimby Couch, it is recommended to use a dedicated herbicide like Sedge Control.
- To remove Winter Grass, we recommend using a targeted herbicide like Amgrow Winter Grass Killer.
- For Summer Grass, Crab Grass and Crowsfoot, it is best to use a herbicide with DSMA as the active ingredient, like David Grays Crab Grass and Clover Killer.
- If you have Onion Weed or Rye Grass growing there, it is best to use Duke Herbicide for removal.
When Should I Apply a Fertiliser to My Lawn?
Once the weeds have been removed from your lawn, we then recommend applying a fertiliser to help give your lawn a boost in both nutrients and growth.
If you want a good all-round fertiliser packed with the nutrients your lawn needs to thrive, we recommend Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser. This fertiliser is ideal for all lawn varieties and has a combination of fast and slow-release granules. The fast-release granules will provide your lawn with a good upfront boost in nutrients. Then the slow-release granules will release nutrients for up to 12 weeks, providing your lawn with a sustained boost. This also contains a balanced NPK ratio and trace elements, all designed to improve turf health and best overall results.
Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is available in both a 4kg and 10kg bucket.
Is There a Professional Grade Fertiliser Can I Use on My Lawn?
If you are looking to take your lawn to the next level, or maintain your lawn at a lower cut, using an extended-release mini prill fertiliser like ProPlus is the way to go.
ProPlus fertiliser contains a much finer prill that can work its way down through the grass profile easily, which is especially advantageous for those who keep a fine cut on their lawns. The extended-release granule will also provide a consistent release of nutrients to the lawn over 90 days.
Should I Use Liquid Fertilisers on My Lawn?
If liquid lawn care products are more your style, or you want to give your lawn a quick, up-front boost, we recommend Exceed Liquid Fertiliser. As the leaf absorbs the fertiliser, the grass will have a much faster nutrient uptake. This also contains a balanced NPK ratio for health and colour, as well as additional micronutrients including iron and manganese.
Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is available in an easy-to-use 2L hose-on bottle and a 2.5L concentrate.
For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs.
