Summer Lawn Tips
Summer is the toughest season for your lawn due to extreme heat and very dry conditions. Help your lawn survive this summer with our tips below.
TOP LAWN TIPS:
- Let lawns grow a little longer during the warmer months. The extra shade will help keep the root zone cool and it's better for lawns to hold more moisture in extreme heat.
- Cool season lawns can go into dormancy in summer and lose their colour. But remember, unless you have a prolonged drought, your lawn should bounce back once the weather cools again and rainfall/irrigation increases again.
- Warm Season Lawns like couch and kikuyu are very hardy but they still need deep watering at least once a week to look their best.
TOP SEEDING TIPS:
Choose hardy blends or straight warm season varieties like couch and kikuyu. The following blends will germinate well this summer:
TOP FERTILISING TIPS:
- Fertilise lawns ahead of the heat to get them in top condition. See our All Seasons Fertiliser.
- Want a longer lasting fertiliser? Super Green Controlled Release Fertiliser slowly feeds your lawn over 10-12 weeks.
- Growing Couch? Push growth along with a high Nitrogen Fertiliser. Couchgrasses love Nitrogen. See our All Seasons Fertiliser or our Super Green Controlled Release Fertiliser.
TOP WATERING TIPS:
- Watch your watering. Lawns need more water in summer due to hotter days and higher levels of evaporation.
- We recommend deep watering cool season lawns 2-3 times a week in summer. Warm season lawns at least once a week.
- Water early in the morning before the heat of the day, especially prior to midday where the heat reaches its peak.
- When the drier weather begins use a Wetting Agent to get the water to your lawn. It will save wastage and help your lawn absorb water more effectively
TOP MOWING TIPS:
- Mow early or late in the day so there is less stress on your lawn.
- Raise mowing heights so there is more moisture in the plant. This will also provide more shade to the roots.