$0.00

Cart

Secure checkout
0

Should you be fertilising your lawn in Autumn?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Greg Pelka

If you can believe it, we are already into Autumn – even if the weather doesn’t quite feel like it yet.

A large lawn in front of a houseDescription automatically generated

Photo courtesy of Lawn Solutions Australia

And, when Autumn comes around, it is a great time to care for your lawn – fertilising included! Keep reading to find out about why Autumn is the perfect time to fertilise your turf and give us a call on (07) 5448 6398 to find out more.

Should I fertilise my lawn in Autumn?

Yes, you should definitely fertilise your turf in Autumn. It is actually one of the most important times of year to do it!

Why should I fertilise my lawn in Autumn?

If you have a grass variety that loves warm weather, like buffalo, zoysia, couch or kikuyu, as it gets colder the rate that your lawn grows will slow too. This means that if it isn’t getting the nutrients it needs now and is a little unhealthy, it enters winter being unprepared for the change in conditions. This will leave your lawn very susceptible to winter weeds, compaction, shade related issues and frost.

How should I fertilise my lawn in Autumn?

It is recommended that you apply a balanced fertiliser to your grass, which contains micro-nutrients and trace elements that will replace some of the important aspects that may have been lost over summer. A slow release granular fertiliser will give up to 12 weeks of nutrients to your turf, as it gradually breaks down.

Should I use pre-emergent herbicide?

Autumn is also a great time to apply a pre-emergent herbicide, which targets any weeds before they even appear. It gets to weed seeds before they take hold, by forming a barrier at soil level that affects the germination of any new seedlings.

The combination fertiliser and pre-emergent product provides an ideal mechanism to take the herbicide to just under the soil and the fertiliser helps give a quick boost to your lawn. Despite having a fertiliser component, we still recommend you apply your seasonal fertiliser application to complement the pre-emergent.

Give Rosemount Turf a call on (07) 5448 6398 to find out more!

Resources:

Lawn Solutions Australia
Lawn Solutions Australia (Is Autumn the time to fertilise my lawn?)
Rosemount Turf Site Icon

Greg Pelka

We are a local, Sunshine Coast turf grass company with a committed team to providing a quality lawn. Like any small business it's the people who make it great. Above are the friendly staff you'll meet and deal with when ordering turf from Rosemount Turf.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Questions?

Call us now on 07 5448 6398 or fill out the form below and we will get in contact with you.
Global Contact Form
Subscribe to the Rosemount Turf newsletter
You can sign up in the newsletter form below to receive the latest news and updates on all things Turf.
Newsletter Form (#1)
Non Contact Delivery

An important note to all our Rosemount Turf customers and followers:

We understand that COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is having a significant impact on all Australians and that it is a difficult and unprecedented time at the moment. We wanted to assure you that health and safety are the top priorities for Rosemount Turf management and staff. There are certain measures that we have put in place to ensure that our customers and employees are safe. We are being vigilant with our office and ensuring all surfaces are sterilised and cleaned regularly.

We would like to remind you that orders can be made online or over the phone and paid for via credit card, so no cash handling is needed. We can arrange delivery and the placement of your turf over the phone with our administration staff when you purchase. You don't need to be home when it is delivered.

If you have any further questions regarding any of our safety policies that we have in place during this time, or would like to discuss some new turf, give us a call on (07) 5448 6398.

Rosemount turf along with Lawn Solutions Australia is reaffirming our commitment to consumers with our ability to produce and deliver high quality turf products to consumers. No contact is required during the ordering or delivering process.

info@rosemountturf.com.au07 5448 6398
Web Design and Marketing by
EnvisionWorks Logo
menu-circlecross-circle linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram