ACT & NSW: Your Autumn Lawn Seed Guide
Autumn is here and NSW & ACT's cooling down, making Autumn the perfect time to:
- Sow new lawns
- Oversow existing lawns that are stressed after Summer
- Fertilise to boost colour and health
- Eliminate weeds and prevent insect attacks
- Use a wetting agent
Choosing the Right Lawn Seed
Warm season varieties like couch and kikuyu take longer to germinate in cooler weather. For best results, opt for blends that include cool season varieties like ryegrass, fescues and kentucky bluegrass.
Top choices for NSW & ACT:
- All Season Couch Blend - A drought hardy, fine leaf blend
- All Season Kikuyu Blend - quick germination with 10% kikuyu
- XRE Tall Fescue - 100% Tall Fescue - a wider leaf, dark green lawn.
- Drought Master Blend - Tough and super quick to establish!
- Sun and Shade Blend - best for shade
- Home Run LS - 100% Perennial Ryegrass
- Premium Blend - Best for frosty areas.
- Supreme Green Blend - Tough, hardy with 70% Tall Fescue
From $13.00*. All available in multiple sizes.
In NSW & ACT, where it gets very cold in winter, it's a good idea to oversow your existing Buffalo or Couch lawn with either an annual ryegrass or a perennial ryegrass:
- Cool Cover Annual Ryegrass - Ideal for temporary cover and naturally fades out during spring and summer.
- All Winter Green Blend - Includes perennial ryegrass, fescues and kentucky bluegrass - great for shade too.
When Sowing Seed Use a Starter Fertiliser:
- "Kickstart" Starter Fertiliser is essential for giving your new lawn the best start.
- Consistent watering is crucial – keep the soil consistently damp for optimal germination.
Fertilise Twice this Autumn. Once early and once late Autumn.
- Established Lawns: Use All Seasons Fertiliser at a rate of 3kg per 100sqm.
Weed and Pest Control:
Get on top of weeds with Bow and Arrow, a proven broadleaf herbicide. Use Acelepryn to prevent insect, grub and beetle attacks. Echelon Duo, Fertiliser, Insecticide and Herbicide is a must for couch and kikuyu lawns in NSW & ACT this Autumn.
Key Tips for a Great Lawn:
- Timing is Key: Autumn is a great time for lawn seed sowing in NSW & ACT.
- Seed Selection: Choose recommended blends for best results.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently damp when sowing for quickest germination.
- Fertilising: Autumn feeding is crucial.
- Weed Control: Professional products to target weeds and pests