Your Lawn's Winter Survival Guide: Thrive Through the Cold

Autumn Lawn Love: Your Guide to a Healthy Lawn Through Winter

The crisp air and golden leaves of autumn signal change. It's time to prepare your lawn to thrive through the colder months ahead. With a little love and attention, your lawn can weather the winter and emerge even stronger in spring. Let's dive deeper into the secrets of autumn lawn care!

Mowing with Autumn in Mind

As growth slows, raise your mower height a notch. Longer grass blades help trap energy, create a denser turf, and better insulate your lawn's roots for winter. Think of it as giving your lawn a cozy winter sweater!

Aeration & Fertilisation: The Key to Winter Resilience

Aeration is your lawn's secret weapon in autumn. Using a tool like The Garden Superstore's Robust 3 Tyne Turf Aerator, you'll create tiny pathways for oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach deep down. For larger areas, consider renting a power aerator for faster results.

Follow aeration with a slow-release fertiliser like Combi Green or TurfStar Hi-K. This provides sustained nourishment, keeping your lawn strong. Extra Iron 6% adds that vibrant green colour and promotes winter hardiness.

The Magic of Seaweed

Boost your lawn's natural defences with Seaweed Master, an all-around plant tonic packed with goodness. Applying it in late autumn strengthens your lawn's cell walls, helping it better tolerate frost and winter stresses. Think of it like a supercharged vitamin for your grass!

Outsmarting Unwanted Guests

Don't let weeds, pests, and diseases steal your lawn's spotlight:

• Weeds: Selective herbicides are your best defence. Choose Surefire Dicamba M or Buffalo Bindii & Broadleaf Weedkiller Herbicide (if you have a Buffalo or Sir Walter lawn), available at The Garden Superstore.
• Pests: Grubs and other critters don't stand a chance against an insecticide with Bifenthrin, like Fivestar Insecticide.
• Fungal Diseases: Protect your lawn's health with a broad-spectrum fungicide like Tombstone Duo.

Cleanliness is Key

Rake away those fallen leaves! They block sunlight and create a breeding ground for thatch and disease. If thatch is already a problem, consider renting a dethatching machine to give your lawn a fresh start.

Water Wisely & Protect from Frost

Reduce watering in autumn. Deep, less frequent watering encourages strong root growth. Always water in the morning so your lawn has time to dry before the evening chill sets in.

Frost can damage delicate grass blades. Avoid early morning lawn traffic while frost is present. Seaweed Master can offer some frost protection, but the most effective strategy is to let the frost melt naturally before walking on your lawn. Pro tip: A quick sprinkle of water just as the sun rises can gently melt frost, minimising damage.

Patchy Lawn? Overseeding is the Answer

Autumn is ideal for filling in bare spots with overseeding. After aeration, spread a cool-season grass seed mix. This creates a thicker, lusher lawn that more effectively withstands winter challenges.

Pre-Winter Tune-up

Give your lawn a final checkup before the cold arrives. Look for damage, disease, or pest activity to nip problems in the bud. Early treatment means a healthier lawn come spring!

The Garden Superstore: Your Lawn's Best Friend

With these expert strategies and The Garden Superstore's top-quality products, your lawn will shine through winter. Invest a little time now, and you'll reap a stunning green lawn for months to come. Let your lawn be the envy of the neighbourhood all year round!