Autumn is an important time to look at getting your lawn back on track before the cooler winter temperatures set in. Let’s take a look at how you can get your lawn in the best shape it can be for the cooler months ahead.
Have You Checked Out the TurfTalk Podcast?
Are you looking for a lawn care podcast to give you tips, tricks and inspiration for caring for your lawn? Make sure you check out the TurfTalk Autumn Lawn Care podcast episode here.
In this episode, Joe and Nath discuss how Summer can often throw some challenges at our lawn. They also shed some light on how you can get your lawn in its best shape before the cooler temperatures set in.
Ultimate Autumn Lawn Care Video
We also have a handy Autumn Lawn Care Guide video that looks at pre-emergent herbicides, nutrient needs and mowing requirements for Autumn.
Tips For Caring for Your Lawn This Autumn
- Should I Prune Back Trees and Shrubs This Autumn?
During the cooler months of the year, there will be fewer hours of sunlight, which can affect the health of your lawn, especially if it is in a shaded area. If your lawn has any non-deciduous trees and shrubs that shade it, we recommend pruning them to allow more sunlight to reach the lawn.
- Should I Water My Lawn in Autumn?
Although temperatures will start to cool over the coming weeks, your turf may still need water, especially if you get the odd hot day or windy conditions. Common signs that your lawn needs a bit of extra water are if the leaf is wilting or losing colour, or footprint marks left behind in the grass when walking on it.
- Should I Apply a Pre-Emergent Now?
Pre-emergent herbicides like Oxafert and Oxafert Plus are one of our favourite products to use in Autumn. They work by stopping weed seedlings during germination, before they have a chance to start growing in your lawn. Your pre-emergent application should be timed with the conditions in your local area. Seasonal Winter weeds including Winter Grass will start germinating when the average soil temperature is below 14 degrees, so it is best to time your application just before this occurs. For most regions of Australia, this will be around mid to late Autumn. However, it is a good idea to start planning your application now.
- Is Autumn a Good Time to Remove Weeds from My Lawn?
Removing any weeds that have infiltrated will ensure your grass will have enough to grow back over and recover before your lawn enters dormancy where your lawns growth is less active.
For controlling common broadleaf weeds in your lawn like Bindii, Clover, Oxalis and Cudweed, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like All Purpose Weed Control, available in a 2L hose-on bottle. If you prefer a concentrate option, we recommend Estate Broadleaf Herbicide.
If you are unsure of what type of weed you have growing in your lawn and want to find the best way to remove it, check out our Ultimate Weed Guide or the Lawn Solutions Australia App.
For more lawn care tips and advice, make sure you check out our other lawn care blogs here.
