Best Lawn Seed and Products for Winter in Queensland
Sowing new lawn seed into your existing lawn rejuvenates and improves its colour. It's a great way to renew your lawn when kids, pets, and seasonal conditions give it a hard time!
Seed Recommendations (North):
Seed Recommendations (South):
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.