The post-holiday blues… look after your lawn!

 

Returning from a summer vacation or holiday period to find your lawn overgrown, weed-infested, or suffering from heat stress can be disheartening.

Even if you have missed a couple of applications, with a proactive approach, you can quickly revitalise your lawn. Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your lawn back on track in the shortest possible time.

 

Water.
Ideally, your lawn has been diligently watered while you were away, perhaps by an automated system or the kindness of a neighbour.

If not, restoring proper hydration is the immediate priority. Reintroduce water to the soil with Hydrolink and Fertech Kelpro, start with a period of a week or so of frequent watering and then resume the usual deep watering routine.

This is also an excellent opportunity to incorporate any other soil amendments like UMX and Fertech Bio into your watering schedule. These products will help improve soil health and water retention, aiding in the lawn's recovery. Utilising all forms of soil amendments, in particular Humic and Fulvic acid (UMX), which will help nutrient availability for the grass. Fertech Bio with feeding your microbial population and offer growth stimulation.

 

After mowing, nourish your lawn with a balanced fertilizer to replenish its reserves. A foliar feed like Fertech Complete, Refine, or Special FeX is ideal for quick absorption. Avoid over-fertilising, as this can burn the grass and encourage unwanted growth

Resist the urge to drastically shorten the grass after a period of neglect. The "1/3 rule" is important: never remove more than one-third of the grass blade's height in a single mowing. This minimises stress and allows the lawn to recover gradually.

Exceptions: If you're undertaking a mid-season renovation, you can cut the grass shorter and follow the steps outlined above for recovery.

Inspect your lawn for areas with poor growth.

 

For the Addicts keeping up with our Warm season free lawn plans, were approaching Special Fex and for those who use it, Growth Regulator applications.

 

For the Addicts keeping up with our Cool season free lawn plans, were approaching Special Fex and Phosfighter application.