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When the weather is cool it is an important time for solving some lawn issues. If you fix and feed your lawn now, it will be in much better shape for the warmer weather when it finally arrives.

Weeds

Winter can give weeds the upper hand and they can take advantage of the lawn’s weakened state to fill up every available gap. Broadleaf weeds (such as clover, thistles and dandelions) and Bindii can be fairly easily controlled by applying a selective herbicide. Warning: traditional selective herbicides containing Dicamba work well for lawn varieties such as Kikuyu and Couch but can be devastating to new lawns and Buffalo lawns. If you have a Buffalo lawn like Sir Walter, ensure that you use a product specifically designed to use on Buffalo lawns.

Feeding

Time to plan ahead; late August is a fantastic time to feed your lawn and with a slow release lawn food, your job just got that much easier as they release nutrients to your lawn over the space of months.

Weed and Feed

Weed n Feed products can be a simple and fast way to fertilise and remove weeds from your lawn at the same time. Available in both dry formulations and hose-on, as well as non-buffalo and buffalo formulas. Check the directions to ensure you have the right product for your lawn.

Aerating and Spiking

Towards the end of winter many lawns suffer from soil compaction so your lawn will benefit immensely from a good spiking. Energetically push a metal garden fork as far as you can into the soil to create pockets of air. If you’re not feeling particularly energetic or you have a huge lawn you might like to consider hiring a mechanical aerator instead.

For specific questions relating to winter lawn care issues just contact the team at Daleys Turf, we’re here to support you for the life of your lawn.

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