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Sunny Coast Seasons are not as pronounced as the southern states; however, Autumn offers a reprieve from the humidity – and after the summer intensity this year, I think all of us would welcome a cooler change.
Our Autumn lawn care guide can help ensure your turf remains vibrant and healthy as the days become cooler as the end of the growing season is the perfect time to prepare your lawn for dormancy, ensuring it bounces back beautifully in spring.
Aerate Your Lawn
Enjoying the typical Queenslander Summer, your garden soil may be compacted, making it difficult for roots to thrive. Aerating your lawn is crucial to improve soil structure, allowing better water penetration, oxygen flow, and root growth. You can aerate your lawn using simple tools like a garden fork or even invest in a mechanical aerator for larger areas.
Fertilise to Fortify
Autumn is the ideal time to give your lawn a boost of nutrients. Applying a slow-release granular fertiliser will prepare your lawn for the cooler months ahead, extending the green colour and encouraging robust growth. Products like Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser are excellent as they slowly release nutrients over 12 weeks. Additionally, consider using Iron Guard Plus, a liquid bio-stimulant that enhances turfgrass colour retention and promotes lateral growth, easing the transition into winter dormancy.
Weed Management
Don’t let weeds take over your lawn as it begins to slow down. Autumn is prime time for tackling any weeds that flourished during the summer. Use an appropriate herbicide or manually remove weeds to maintain a clean turf. Applying a pre-emergent like Oxafert can prevent winter weeds like Crab Grass and Oxalis from taking root.
Manage Shade and Sunlight
As the days grow shorter, ensuring your lawn gets enough sunlight is crucial. Prune trees, bushes, and other foliage to enhance sun exposure. Regularly rake fallen leaves to prevent them from blocking sunlight and moisture from reaching your grass.
Adjust Your Mowing Routine
Reduce the frequency of mowing as the growth of your lawn slows down. Raise the cutting height of your mower to allow longer grass blades, which helps the lawn capture more sunlight and maintain better colour through the winter. A thicker canopy also helps in weed suppression.
Water Wisely
While your watering schedule may lessen, keep an eye on your lawn for signs of dehydration, such as wilting blades or visible footprints. Water only as needed to keep the turf hydrated without overwatering.
Perfect Your Edging
Autumn is an excellent time for edging as the slower growth means your neat edges will last longer. Use a whipper snipper or an edging tool to create clean lines that define your lawn against driveways, garden beds, and walkways.
Consider Laying New Turf
If you’re thinking about laying new turf, autumn presents a perfect opportunity. Cooler temperatures and adequate rainfall in Queensland allow for good root establishment without the need for excessive watering. Choose a turf variety that suits Queensland’s climate and your specific garden conditions.
View our varieties of turf grown on our farm at Rosemount. We cut fresh to order twice a day!
Our partner, Lawn Solutions Australia also take an in depth look at some fundamental lawn care activities to help your lawn through the cooler months:
Choosing the Right Turf
For Queensland lawns, consider turf varieties like Zoysia Australis, Sir Walter DNA Certified Buffalo, Sir Grange Zoysia, Platinum Zoysia and TifTuf Bermuda. These varieties offer excellent drought tolerance, shade resistance, and low maintenance needs, making them ideal for thriving in Queensland’s varied climates.
Autumn lawn care sets the foundation for a lush, healthy lawn throughout the year. With the right care, your turf will not only survive the cooler months but will also emerge healthier and more vibrant in spring.
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.
