HOW TO FERTILISE YOUR LAWN THIS SPRING

Spring is the perfect time to give your lawn a healthy head start. As the weather warms up and your grass begins actively growing again, a quality fertiliser provides the nutrients needed to encourage strong roots, healthy growth and vibrant colour throughout the warmer months.

Whether you have Buffalo, Couch, Kikuyu or Zoysia grass, a spring feed is one of the easiest ways to improve the overall appearance and health of your lawn.

Why fertilise in spring?

After winter, most lawns have used much of their stored nutrients and growth naturally slows.

Applying fertiliser in spring helps to:

• Encourage healthy new growth
• Improve lawn colour
• Promote thicker turf that naturally suppresses weeds
• Strengthen roots before the heat of summer
• Help your lawn recover from winter stress

A healthy lawn is generally more resilient to pests, weeds and dry conditions.

When should I fertilise?

For most Brisbane lawns, the ideal time is early to mid-spring, once temperatures begin consistently warming and your lawn has started actively growing again.

Avoid fertilising while the lawn is still dormant or immediately before heavy rain, as nutrients can wash away before they're absorbed.

Choosing the right fertiliser

There are plenty of quality lawn fertilisers available from garden centres and hardware stores.
Look for products that are specifically designed for Australian lawns and follow the application instructions provided by the manufacturer.

Slow-release fertilisers are often a great choice because they provide nutrients gradually over several weeks, reducing the risk of burning your lawn.

How to apply fertiliser

Getting good results doesn't have to be complicated.

1. Mow your lawn a day or two beforehand
2. Apply fertiliser evenly across the entire lawn
3. Water the lawn thoroughly after application (unless the product instructions state otherwise)
4. Continue normal mowing as the lawn begins growing more actively

Applying fertiliser evenly is important. Uneven application can result in patchy growth or darker stripes across the lawn.

Common mistakes to avoid

Avoid these common spring fertilising mistakes:

• Applying too much fertiliser
• Fertilising a dry or stressed lawn
• Applying before heavy rainfall
• Forgetting to water the fertiliser in when required
• Expecting overnight results - healthy lawns improve gradually over several weeks

A healthy lawn starts with regular maintenance

Fertiliser works best when combined with regular mowing, sharp edging, weed control and seasonal care.

If your lawn has become heavily overgrown or is struggling after winter, it benefit from a Property Reset before moving onto a regular maintenance schedule.

Need a Hand?

If you're unsure which fertiliser is right for your lawn or your property needs a little extra attention this spring, we're always happy to help.

Whether it's a one-off Property Reset or ongoing lawn maintenance, Big & Small Home Maintenance helps Brisbane homeowners keep their properties looking their best all year round.

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