Finally, the cold bursts are over, and the warmer days are just around the corner. Excited for the outdoor entertaining, backyard sports and afternoon drinks in the sun…. but your lawn needs a little love? It’s the perfect time in Victoria to ‘Feel the spring under your step’ and put in place these top 5 tips for how to spruce up your lawn and get ready for the warm weather!
Tip 1: Weed Control
Weeds are nasty invaders of your lawn, so make sure that your grass has plenty of space to grow. Start by removing the biggest individual weeds by hand, preferably before they go to seed. Then for more persistent weeds using a safe, organic or traditional herbicide will be the best way to ensure the future of your lawn without destroying the colour and growth.
Tip 2: Aerate Your Lawn
To keep your grass looking fresh, ensuring it’s aerated is essential for ultimate nourishment and water retainment. By creating less compaction, it will also strengthen the roots of the lawn and continue its healthiness into the future.
Piecing holes into the depth of the lawn will prevent muddiness. A contractor may have more professional equipment, but a garden fork works very well for handy, local gardeners.
After aeration, filling the holes created by spreading a lawn top dress mix to the entire surface will aid in nutrient absorption and growth. Whether due to damaged grass, compacted soil, or just bringing new life to it, aerating can provide so many benefits to create a lush, beautiful lawn for Spring.
Tip 3: Find Your Perfect Seed
To make sure your garden is looking its best, buying the right seed for the lawn you want and for the climate of your garden is essential.
Depending on the climate, sun conditions, usage & wear tolerance, maintenance requirements and what aesthetic you’re looking for, you have many different choices.
Whether it’s a Couch, Rye or a Tall Fescue, try and find the right seed for you and your family’s needs.
Get in touch with the Nursery team and we can help with this crucial step to having a beautifully green, bouncy lawn . Take the time to choose wisely and it will be a source of joy for years to come.
Tip 4: Feed & Hydrate
Spring is the perfect time to ensure your garden is well fed, and your lawn is no different. After you have finished laying your lawn seed, allow time before fertilising to ensure even nourishment. There is a complete range of fertilisers available at the Nursery for all lawn types and sizes.
Another thing to keep in mind is depending on your soil type, watering is essential in Spring to keep moisture for later months and create a good base. The Riddells Creek Nursery team can help check what soil type you may have and the best way to approach it.
Additionally, setting up systems that ensure your lawn has the right amount of watering in the hotter months is a perfect job to do now! Whether large or small, ensuring your lawn is well hydrated is a great thing to plan in advance.
Tip 5: Control your edges
Lawn edging is about more than just the aesthetics and beauty of your lawn…although it’s a bonus. It helps define the space, control the surrounding and Garden Bed Edging can create a barrier to ensure your lawn doesn’t spread into garden beds, walkways or driveways.
Ensuring the right tool and technique is used will help define the edges of your lawn to prevent regrowth and avoid wasted time. You can purchase a manual hand or half-moon edger, but a good quality spade can also do the job; or alternatively for larger lawns purchase or hire a powered garden edger which will give you extra flexibility for achieving the perfect finish for your turf. However, always remember to keep your safety at the front of your mind and use the appropriate protection.
We have a great range of DIY metal edging options, in popular colours like black, core-ten steel and green. Come in store and speak to the staff for all the options for edging.
And finally don’t forget to remove any unwanted debris left behind for that pristine finish; a leaf blower is quickest but a rake and simple sweep can make do.
Before you know it, the sun will be shining, and the hotter months will be upon us so ensuring your lawn is prepped and ready at this time is a great idea. A happy lawn is a happy garden!