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One of the most common misconceptions around lawn is that Winter is a no-go zone for any kind of turf laying, lawn maintenance or turf care. Cooler temperatures do not mean that any turf related duties can be stuffed in storage until Spring shows itself, however it is important you adapt your plans to match your local seasons.
Australian winter is quite the friendly beast compared to the rest of the world. States such as WA, NT, and QLD barely have to take note due to the temperatures simply not getting cold enough in an average Winter. NSW, VIC, SA and TAS residents should still ensure they are paying close attention to the local temperatures as frosts and cold snaps can still greatly reduce the chance of a healthy and well-established lawn.
Laying new lawn in Winter is a smart and savvy way of ensuring a lush lawn come Spring and Summer. One of the main benefits of laying new turf in Winter is the drastically lowered irrigation requirements. Both warm and cooler weather turf will be in a state or dormancy or semi-dormancy which will mean the water required for upkeep is greatly lowered. Naturally an air-tight irrigation schedule is still a necessity for the roots to establish and grow, but the water quantity can be virtually halved compared to laying in the warmer months.
Another benefit is that the new turf should be well established and growing heartily come Summer. Whilst the labour of laying turf may seem more suited to the warmer months, completing the process throughout Winter will ensure that your yard is looking lush come the warmer months, and ready for the increased foot traffic that Spring and Summer give. If mowing isn’t a favoured chore of yours, laying in winter is also a great way to lighten the mowing load as you won’t need to mow your lawn until it has rooted and begun to really establish itself; a process which, barring an unseasonably warm Winters end, won’t happen until Spring.
Your newly laid turf not rooting immediately is not an issue in the long-term, as it will naturally begin to speed up growth once the mercury begins to rise. However, if you do have a lawn that sees very high foot traffic (young children and families in particular), you may want to be extra cautious if you do choose to lay new turf throughout the colder months as the chance of die-back will be much higher with the higher amounts of wear-and-tear.
Laying new turf in winter can be a great way to ensure a healthy and green lawn throughout the warmer months. If you take note of your local conditions and adjust your maintenance schedule accordingly, it is a fool-proof way of getting the greenest grass on the block!
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.
