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Maintaining a beautiful, lush lawn can feel like a full-time job, but it's well worth the effort. However, some common mistakes can hinder your efforts and do more harm than good. In this blog, we take a closer look at 10 common lawn care mistakes and share the best practices to keep your turf in top condition.
One of the most common lawn care mistakes is not mowing your grass regularly. When you let your lawn grow too tall between mows, it puts unnecessary stress on the grass. This can lead to thinning and sparse patches, especially after mowing.
Tip: Follow the one-third rule when mowing—only cut one-third of the grass height at a time. During cooler months, mowing less frequently is fine, but as the weather warms, increase the frequency to keep your lawn looking neat.
Soil compaction can severely affect your lawn’s health. When soil is compacted, water, nutrients, and air struggle to reach the roots, hindering the lawn’s growth. Compaction can lead to drainage problems, bare patches, weed growth, and even fungal diseases.
Solution: Aerating your lawn helps alleviate compaction. Consider using a garden fork or a specialised tyne aerator.
While fertilising your lawn can promote healthy growth, overdoing it can backfire. Excess fertiliser can result in rapid plant growth, but the roots won’t grow as quickly, leading to an imbalance where your grass cannot absorb enough water and nutrients. In the worst-case scenario, over-fertilising can even kill your lawn.
Tip: Always follow the recommended fertiliser application rates and be sure to water your lawn after applying fertiliser to avoid salt build-up.
Weeds are inevitable, but leaving them unchecked can allow them to spread quickly, competing with your grass for nutrients. It’s essential to treat weeds as soon as they appear to prevent them from taking over your lawn.
Tip: If you’re unsure about the types of weeds in your lawn or the best way to manage them, read our comprehensive guide here.
Proper watering is key to maintaining a healthy lawn. Over-watering or watering at the wrong time can create problems like fungal infections or shallow root growth.
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Misapplying lawn care products can do more harm than good. Incorrect application rates or techniques can cause burning, ineffective treatment, or even kill your lawn.
Tip: Always read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for any products you apply to your lawn. When in doubt, consult the product supplier for advice.
Grass needs sunlight to thrive. Without it, the grass can’t produce the energy it needs to grow, leading to thinning or dying turf. While all grasses need some sunlight, certain varieties are more shade-tolerant than others.
Tip: If you’re struggling with shaded areas in your garden, consider switching to shade-tolerant grass varieties or pruning nearby trees to allow more sunlight to reach your lawn.
Lawn drainage problems can lead to a host of issues, from fungal diseases to poor root growth. If your lawn doesn’t drain well, standing water can suffocate your grass, especially after heavy rainfall.
Solution: Check for areas of poor drainage and consider solutions like creating a drainage system or adding sand or organic matter to improve water flow.
Mowing with blunt blades can damage your grass by tearing the tips instead of cutting them cleanly. This can result in a ragged look and can also weaken the grass, making it more susceptible to disease and stress.
Tip: Regularly inspect your mower blades for damage or dullness. If necessary, sharpen or replace them to ensure a clean, smooth cut.
If your lawn isn’t thriving despite your best efforts, it could be due to an incorrect soil pH. Grass generally prefers a pH level between 6 and 7.5. If your soil is too acidic or too alkaline, your grass may not be able to absorb the nutrients it needs to grow.
Solution: Test your soil’s pH with an easy-to-use kit. If the pH is outside the optimal range, you may need to amend the soil with lime (for acidic soil) or sulfur (for alkaline soil) to bring it back into balance.
By avoiding these common lawn care mistakes, you can help your lawn flourish and create a vibrant, healthy outdoor space. Whether it's mowing at the right height, managing weeds, or ensuring proper soil health, taking the right steps will make all the difference. Happy gardening!
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.
