Summer Lawn Tips: Tasmania
Lawns require regular deep watering to stay green and healthy during the hotter months. By focusing on consistent hydration and choosing the right seed blends, you can create a lawn that looks great and stands up to summer stress.
Recommended Cool-Season Grass Blends
- Drought Master Blend: A hardy choice for areas prone to dry spells, this blend balances resilience with a lush appearance, ideal for summer in Tasmania.
- Home Run LS Ryegrass: This high-performance ryegrass offers durability and a soft, fine texture, perfect for high-traffic areas.
- Defiant XRE Tall Fescue: Tall fescue is known for its deep root system, which enhances drought tolerance and keeps the lawn green longer in summer.
- Defiant TTT Ryegrass: A quick-establishing ryegrass that delivers a rich, green lawn with excellent adaptability to Tasmania’s cooler climate.
- All Season Couch Blend: While primarily for warmer conditions, this blend provides a year round green.
- All Season Kikuyu Blend: Suitable for homeowners wanting Kikuyu's toughness but with improved performance in cooler regions like Tasmania.
- Sun and Shade Blend: Ideal for gardens with a mix of sunlit and shaded areas, providing consistent growth and coverage.
Fertilising Tip:
A fertilised lawn is a healthy lawn. Super Green Controlled Release Fertiliser provides a slow release of nutrients which are essential during Summer.
Mowing Tip
Be careful not to cut too low - less length means less moisture in the plant.
Handy Tip:
Germinating seeds need damp soil, so ensure you’re watering consistently. Use Wett Up for water retention.