Did you know that Autumn is one of the most important times of the year for your lawn? Your lawn may be facing general wear and tear from Summer or might just need a bit of extra love to ensure it is going into the cooler months the healthiest it possibly can be.
In this article, we share some of our favourite Autumn Lawn Care essentials with you.
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.
Autumn Essential Lawn Care Pack
If you’re looking for all the products you need this Autumn, our Autumn Protect lawn care pack will make sure your lawn is weed and bug free and in its best condition for winter to arrive!
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