Best Lawn Seed and Products for Winter in New South Wales
In NSW look for cool-season grass varieties to sow this Winter. New grass seed needs special care. The extra effort will pay off in the long term. To grow a strong healthy plant with a strong root system means the soil needs to be constantly moist.
Recommended Ryegrass Lawn Seed Blends:
- Landscape Range Easy Gro Blend
- Landscape Range Premium Blend
- Defiant XRE Tall Fescue
- Home Run LS Turf Perennial Ryegrass
Lawn Seed Blends in Northern NSW:
Recommended Blend for Oversowing Buffalo and Couch Lawns:
- Landscape Range All Winter Green Blend
- Rapid Green Sun and Shade Blend
- Cool Cover Annual Ryegrass (Quick cover and dies out when it gets hot)
Essential Winter Fertilising Tips: Use All Season Fertiliser for established lawns in early winter. KickStart for new sowings to encourage root development. High-potassium fertiliser can improve cold tolerance
Your Go-To Guide for Winter Lawn Care:
- Mowing: Raise mowing height. Mow less frequently as growth slows.
- Watering: Water sparingly, only when soil is dry. .
- Weed Control: Use a pre-emergent like RECONDO to protect from Wintergrass. Repeat in Spring. Target winter weeds like Winter Grass and Broadleaf weeds with appropriate herbicides like Bow and Arrow or Ravage.
- Pest & Disease Prevention: Watch for fungal diseases in damp conditions. Use ACELEPRYN for grubs and insects.
- Leaf Management: Regularly clear fallen leaves to prevent smothering
- Avoid Foot Traffic: Your lawn is already in stress with the cold, avoid kids or pets from running around the area.