Now that the cold days of winter are behind us there's no excuse for putting off all those outdoor jobs. Spring is the 'make or break' time for beautiful lawns, and your lawn is sure to need some urgent attention.

Don looked at a buffalo lawn infested with a few small patches of clover. He explained that buffalo lawns are very sensitive to chemicals, and so the best course of action is to spend some time digging the clover out by hand. This solution may seem tedious, but it will stop the clover spreading and prevent the problem from becoming much worse. To control clover in couch or kikuyu lawns, spray with a clover and bindii weed killer.

Lawn care checklist:

Service the mower Mow (but don't scalp) Fertilise and water Aerate and top dress if necessary Last chance to treat bindii Repair bare spots

Further reading

For full details on spring lawn care, see the September edition of the Burke's Backyard magazine. It's available at newsagents now for $4.60.

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