Lawn Solutions Australia's video: Lawn Care that s Good for Your Health Autumn Lawn Care Tips

Hi guys, Joe here from Lawn Solutions Australia. I can’t think of a better place at the moment for getting some fresh air, exercise, meditation or for easing boredom than your lawn. It’s your safe, isolated place where you can do what you want to do, without risking your health or a fine! With temps on the decline and more time on your hands, now is a good time to get out into the garden and get things prepared for the cooler months ahead. Here’s some things that you might find to be helpful for both your garden and for your health: Remove the bad stuff Over summer you may have had an infiltration of some summer weeds like crows foot or creeping oxalis in your gardens and lawn. You need to get on top of these by applying the appropriate herbicides or hand removing before it cools down and your lawn is left weak during winter, where it is even more susceptible to weed infestation. You can also act now to stop a lot of common winter weeds from appearing by spreading a pre-emergent herbicide like Oxafert. Load up on good nutrients Autumn fertilising prepares your lawn for the winter months. It encourages prolonged growth to ensure a thick coverage and extended colour. This application will be the most important one for the year. Apply a slow release granular fertiliser, as it breaks down it will gradually release nutrients to your grass for up to 12 weeks. Breathe fresh air During summer your soil base can get quite hard and compacted. This is not ideal for grass growth, so it’s important you undertake some aeration to de compact the soil base to better allow for oxygen, water and nutrient to penetrate to the roots of the plant. Embrace the sunshine! A damp and shaded space isn’t a healthy one. Rake up the leaves and trim back the trees and shrubs to allow light in for your lawn and your garden. Lay a solid foundation Autumn is a great time to get some new turf down, there is enough time left in most states for good root establishment before winter. Lower temperatures during this time will mean you won’t require as much water to keep it hydrated as you would during summer. Don’t sell yourself short! It’s important not to mow your lawn too short during the cooler months, doing so will leave it vulnerable to weed invasion and it will struggle to repair itself from frost. Once it’s started to slow in growth, lift the mowing height up a notch. Hopefully with these tips you can keep both yourself and your lawn healthy over the coming cooler months. Check out the Lawn Solutions Australia website to contact your local turf suppliers or for helpful lawn advice and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel.