Autumn is often seen as the season to prepare for winter, but it’s also a critical time for lawn care. As temperatures drop and the days shorten, your lawn will soon enter a period of dormancy, making it vulnerable to weeds and pests that can disrupt its health in the coming months. That’s why autumn lawn care is so important, and using products like the Autumn Protect Lawn Care Pack can give your lawn the protection it needs to thrive in the colder months.
Weeds: A persistent threat
Weeds are a year-round issue, but autumn is a particularly crucial time to target them. As your lawn slows down its growth, weeds begin to flourish, taking advantage of the space and resources left by a less vigorous lawn. They can crowd out healthy grass, leading to bare patches and weak spots in your lawn.
Autumn is the perfect time to tackle weeds before they have the chance to establish deep roots and spread throughout your lawn.
Protect from Weeds
In Autumn, an application of Oxafert weed pre-emergent is crucial to protect your lawn from weed infiltrations. Oxafert stops weed seedlings from germinating and therefore established weeds popping up in your lawn.
Applying regularly through vulnerable seasons will ensure a weed free lawn. Oxafert is available in a 3kg bag covering 100m2 or a 20kg Oxafert Plus covering 660m2.
Treat Weeds
It’s also important to stay on top of any weeds that do appear in your lawn throughout Autumn. We recommend keeping a broadleaf herbicide like All Purpose Weed Control or Estate Herbicide on hand for any weeds that do pop up. Both are great for a range of the most common and hard to kill broadleaf weeds.
Pests: A Hidden Danger
Pests, such as lawn grubs and beetles can be extremely damaging through Autumn. While your grass may not be growing as quickly, these pests are still munching on the roots, weakening your lawn’s foundation and leaving it vulnerable to winter stress.
By applying the right autumn lawn care treatments, you can help prevent these pests from settling in for the winter. Effective pest control in autumn can protect your lawn and ensure it’s ready for the spring.
Protect from Bugs
Acelepryn based products like Acelepryn GR and Grub Guard Ultimate will provide your lawn with 6 months of protection, so two applications per year will provide you with seasonal control. As a general guide, Grub Guard Ultimate is best used in March/April and again in September/October when pest pressures are at their highest.
Treat Bugs
If you already have signs of bugs or an existing infestation, we recommend Battle Insecticide as a powerful knockdown treatment option. It treats a large range of lawn pests including South Australia’s most common problem, the African Black Beetles.
Your most important Fertilise
Autumn is one of the most crucial times to fertilise your lawn because it sets the foundation for healthy growth during the following months. Fertilising in autumn helps strengthen lawn roots, allowing the lawn to store essential nutrients that will help it survive the winter months and bounce back stronger when the warmer weather arrives.
There are lots of options when it comes to lawn fertiliser, but at this time of year you want to focus on slow-release nutrients that will keep giving to your lawn long after application. Lawn Solutions’ Premium Fertiliser and Pro Plus Natural Carbon Fertiliser are great options for this.
Alternatively, if your lawn has been a bit neglected and you need to make the most of the current growing season, an application of a liquid fertiliser such as Exceed Concentrate or Exceed Hose on will give a quick boost that can then be followed up late Autumn with a slow-release fertilise.
Autumn Protect Pack
Autumn is the time to give your lawn the care and protection it deserves before the cold sets in. By focusing on weed control, pest management, and nourishment, you can ensure your lawn stays healthy and strong throughout the winter, ready to flourish again in the spring. With the right products, like the Autumn Protect Lawn Care Pack, you’ll have the tools you need for a vibrant, thriving lawn year after year.
