Did you know that Autumn is one of the most important times of the year for your lawn? Your lawn may be facing general wear and tear from Summer or might just need a bit of extra love to ensure it is going into the cooler months the healthiest it possibly can be.
Tips For Caring for Your Lawn This Autumn
Should I Prune Back Trees and Shrubs This Autumn?
During the cooler months of the year, there will be fewer hours of sunlight, which can affect the health of your lawn, especially if it is in a shaded area. If your lawn has any non-deciduous trees and shrubs that shade it, we recommend pruning them to allow more sunlight to reach the lawn.
Should I Water My Lawn in Autumn?
Although temperatures will start to cool over the coming weeks, your turf may still need water, especially if you get the odd hot day or windy conditions. Common signs that your lawn needs a bit of extra water are if the leaf is wilting or losing colour, or footprint marks left behind in the grass when walking on it.
Should I Apply a Pre-Emergent Now?
Pre-emergent herbicides like Oxafert and Oxafert Plus are one of our favourite products to use in Autumn. They work by stopping weed seedlings during germination, before they have a chance to start growing in your lawn. Your pre-emergent application should be timed with the conditions in your local area. Seasonal Winter weeds including Winter Grass will start germinating when the average soil temperature is below 14 degrees, so it is best to time your application just before this occurs. For most regions of Australia, this will be around mid to late Autumn. However, it is a good idea to start planning your application now.
Is Autumn a Good Time to Remove Weeds from My Lawn?
Removing any weeds that have infiltrated will ensure your grass will have enough to grow back over and recover before your lawn enters dormancy where your lawns growth is less active.
For controlling common broadleaf weeds in your lawn like Bindii, Clover, Oxalis and Cudweed, we recommend using a broadleaf herbicide like All Purpose Weed Control, available in a 2L hose-on bottle. If you prefer a concentrate option, we recommend Estate Broadleaf Herbicide.
If you are unsure of what type of weed you have growing in your lawn and want to find the best way to remove it, check out Ultimate Weed Guide.
Ultimate Autumn Lawn Care Video
Lawn Solutions Australia also has a handy Autumn Lawn Care Guide video that looks at pre-emergent herbicides, nutrient needs and mowing requirements for Autumn. Check it out below.
For more autumn lawn care tips, check out our blog on three autumn lawn care essentials for some extra advice on what the best products to use are this season.
For other tips and advice, head to our how to's, news & updates, and product info for the latest information on topics such as DIY projects, weed prevention, or pest removals.
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This article was provided by Lawn Solutions Australia.