If you can commit to a regular lawn care routine and the attention it needs to be healthy and green, you can have a lawn that is the envy of the neighbourhood. Lawn maintenance is a mix of easy weekly and daily chores that you can choose to perform yourself or with assistance from a landscaper. Maintain a picture-perfect lawn by following these tips provided by Hunter Turf Co. in New South Wales.

Mow Grass Weekly

Keeping the grass mowed is the first step to maintaining a beautiful lawn. Mowing the grass at least once a week is recommended for Kikuyu and Buffalo King Pride. You should mow lawns in the early evening since they retain the most moisture. When cutting, remove at most a third of the grass’s height.

Watering

When watering turf grass, it is recommended to water deeply just, when necessary, rather than often but shallowly. Shallow watering is ineffective since it does not penetrate the soil to reach the roots. To promote strong root development, you should water well down to a depth of 15 to 20 centimetres. Early in the morning is the ideal time to water since the water will evaporate slowly and will help to cool the grass as the day warms up.

Kikuyu vs Buffalo: Watering

To establish a strong root system, Kikuyu turf needs to be properly and frequently hydrated after laying. When the roots are well established, you can stop watering regularly and reduce watering to every few weeks. Look for minor turf grass withering as a sign that it needs watering.

Keep Kings Pride Buffalo turf consistently damp for several days after laying. Once the plant’s root system is well-established, it needs occasional deep watering every 7-10 days in warm to scorching summer temperatures and much less often in colder months. Don’t overwater, as it will drown the turf grass.

Add Fertiliser to Your Lawn Maintenance Routine

Adding fertiliser to your lawn care regimen can give your yard that enviable ‘grass is greener on the other side of the fence’ appearance. To fertilise your lawn, all you need is a lawn spreader and a high-quality fertiliser designed for your specific grass variety.

Kikuyu vs Buffalo: Fertilising

A slow-release fertiliser is ideal for Kikuyu grass lawns because it allows the grass to absorb nutrients over time, helping it to grow thick and strong. Fertilise your lawn a month after laying it for optimal results. It is best to fertilise in early April and early September. Keep away from manure-based fertilisers and over-fertilising in the summer.

Buffalo lawns, including Kings Pride Buffalo benefit most from an iron-rich fertiliser. You may achieve the same outcomes with a regular lawn fertiliser and an iron supplement.

Professional Turf Installation and Turf Delivery in NSW

A well-maintained lawn is the envy of everyone in the neighbourhood. With a simple lawn care maintenance routine and the assistance of a trained lawn care expert from Hunter Turf Co., you can have a stunningly attractive lawn.

To learn more about the right maintenance for your lawn, contact Hunter Turf Co. online or call us on 0477 058 873.