Best Lawn Seed and Products for Winter in South Australia
After the weather has cooled sow lawn seed for new lawns or oversowing existing lawns. Your lawn will be lush and green. Sowing in winter can still be successful but always remember that germination will be slower due to very cold soil temperatures. Stick to cool-season grasses for success!
Seed Recommendations:
- Landscape Range Easy Gro Fine Leaf Blend
- Landscape Range Premium Blend
- Rapid Green Defiant TTT Ryegrass Blend
- Dichondra Ground Cover
- Home Run LS Turf Perennial Ryegrass
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.