Autumn Lawn Care

Autumn Lawn Care Tips for a Healthier Lawn Year-Round

As the weather cools and the days grow shorter, autumn is the perfect time to give your lawn a little extra TLC. After the stress of summer heat, your grass is ready to recover and prepare for the cooler months ahead. A few simple steps now can make a world of difference come spring.

1. Give Your Lawn a Fresh Cut

Start by mowing your lawn slightly shorter than usual to help prevent fungal growth as the weather dampens. Rake up fallen leaves and debris to keep the grass clear and breathing.

2. Aerate the Soil

Autumn is the ideal time to aerate the soil, allowing oxygen, water, and nutrients to penetrate deep into the root zone. This is especially helpful in compacted or high-traffic areas.

3. Apply Autumn Fertiliser

Next, apply a slow-release autumn fertiliser designed to strengthen roots rather than push top growth. This helps prepare your lawn for the cooler months and sets up stronger growth in spring.

4. Overseed Bare Patches

If your lawn has bare patches, overseed with a cool-season grass variety to thicken it up before winter. This ensures denser, healthier turf when growth picks up again.

5. Keep Up Watering

Continue watering if rainfall is low, especially after fertilising or overseeding. Deep, infrequent watering is best to encourage root depth and resilience.

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