Queensland: Your Autumn Lawn Seed Guide
Autumn is here. After a long hot summer it's 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
North Queensland:
- Turbocote Kikuyu - Australia’s number one home lawn for kids and pets.
- Turbocote Couch - Perfect for large scale Aussie turf projects!
- Royal Bengal Couch - 100% Improved Couch Grass
- Drought Master Blend - Tough and super quick to establish!
Southern Queensland:
- All Season Couch - A drought hardy, fine leaf blend
- All Season Kikuyu - quick germination with 10% kikuyu
- Sun and Shade Blend - best for shade
- All Winter Green - Fine leaf, soft appearance.
From $13.00*. All available in multiple sizes.
In South Queensland, couch and Kikuyu lawns can dull in winter as it get's cold. One optionis to 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 Queensland this Autumn.
Key Tips for a Great Lawn:
- Timing is Key: Autumn is a great time for lawn seed sowing in Queensland.
- 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