In spring grass starts sending up new growth, so it’s the perfect time to give your lawn some extra care and attention.
Water
Using a fixed sprinkler (those with a rainmaker or arching pattern are excellent), give the lawn a good soaking once or twice a week (more frequently in hot or dry weather). How much water your lawn needs will depend on your soil type and the lawn variety you are growing, but as a general guide allow each area to be thoroughly soaked for around 20 minutes.
Fertilise
Use a complete lawn food, an organic food such as Dynamic Lifter formulated for lawns, or a slow-release lawn fertiliser such as Scotts Lawn Builder. Apply the fertiliser as evenly as possible, either by hand or using a fertiliser spreader.
Note: water the lawn well before and after fertilising.
Further information
Fertiliser spreaders are sold at hardware stores and some nurseries. Large fertiliser spreaders are also available for hire. Small (hand held) fertiliser spreaders cost around $25. Large fertiliser spreaders cost around $90.
For full details on lawn care, see the article in the October edition of the Burke’s Backyard magazine. The magazine is available at newsagents for $4.80.