Northern Territory: Your Autumn Lawn Seed Guide
The Northern Territory’s tropical climate is tough on lawns - the wet season with it’s heavy rainfall washes nutrients from the soil. The dry season makes it harder for lawns to access nutrients in the soil.
Get a stronger, healthier lawn by using an NPK fertiliser - add in essential nutrients lost seasonally improving colour and appearance.
Improved resistance to stress and weeds - a dense lawn naturally helps crowd out weeds. Choose from seed recommended below:
Choosing the Right Lawn Seed: Top choices for Northern Territory:
- 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
- La Prima Couch - Self repairing and drought tolerant
From $13.00*. All available in multiple sizes.
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.
Key Tips for a Great Lawn:
- Sow new lawns
- Oversow existing lawns that are stressed after Summer
- Fertilise to boost colour and health
- Eliminate weeds and prevent insect attacks
- Timing is Key: Autumn is a great time for lawn seed sowing in the Northern Territory.
- 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