Spring Lawn Care: What Your Lawn Needs Right Now
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Spring is now on our doorsteps! If you haven’t started to think about prepping your lawn for the next season, now is the time!
Applying a pre-emergent to prevent weeds and an insecticide to fend off grubs and insect damage is crucial to a successful season with minimal issues. I personally recommend doing this by the end of August to ensure you don’t miss the optimal application window.
Barricade Ideal for larger yards. It offers great coverage and long-lasting weed prevention from spring through winter. Application Rate: 30ml/100m².
Spartan A great choice if you need a smaller quantity. It’s just as effective from spring through winter and perfect for smaller lawns. Application Rate: 30ml/100m².
OxStar For brand new turf, Oxstar is the best option as it prevents damage to your fresh lawn while providing excellent weed control in spring and winter. Application Rate: 4kg/100m².
Acelepryn
For 6 months of insect control, apply in spring and autumn at a rate of 1.5kg/100m². If you prefer a liquid form, Acelepryn 100ml Liquid at 8–15ml/100m²
Spectrum 200SC
For 6 months of insect control, apply in spring and autumn at a rate of 1.5kg/100m². If you prefer a liquid form, Acelepryn 100ml Liquid at 8–15ml/100m²
Fortune Ultra
If you’re dealing with existing grub or insect damage, this is your go-to solution. Application Rate: 10-20ml/100m².
1. Book a Core Aerator: This will help improve soil aeration and promote healthy root growth.
2. Organise Topdressing Material: I recommend using one cubic meter of sand or soil per 100m².
3. Prepare Your Supplies: Have your fertiliser, pre-emergent, and insecticide ready.
LT Reinstate Fertiliser 16-2-9:
This is a tremendous early-season product that promotes root growth and recovery from winter damage. Apply it in late August and during renovation and all throughout Spring
Application Rate: 2kg/100m².
LT Dominate Fertiliser 28-1-8:
It is suitable for spring and year-round use, especially for lawns below 20mm. Its high nitrogen content helps promote growth and greening and added biology supports plant health.
Application Rate: 2kg/100m².
All Rounder 19-1-9:
Perfect if you have a smaller lawn and need something for spring and year-round use!
Application Rate: 2kg/100m²
The Author: Ben Sims
Ben Sims is a passionate greenkeeper turned lawn care expert. With years of experience in greenkeeping, he's shifted his focus to helping homeowners achieve their dream lawns. Through his website and YouTube Channel, Lawn Tips, he shares practical advice, comprehensive lawn care plans, and high-quality lawn products to make lawn maintenance more straightforward and effective.
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