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Tips To Restore Colour To Your Turf
Prepare Your Lawn For Its Revival
The easiest place to begin sprucing up your lawn is by trimming the top layer of your grass, cutting 1/3 of the blades with a newly sharpened mower blade. Once everything has been mowed, rake your carpet or lawn clean to ensure that any debris or weed is removed. Remove all items from the lawn, including furniture and outside equipment. The next stages will be more likely to succeed if you prepare your grass in this manner.
Lawn Health Treatment
There are several varieties of lawn healing treatments on the market to help heal sick or seemingly "dead" grass. These grass boosters, which are sometimes referred to as multivitamins for lawns, typically include stabilized nitrogen, grass seed and soil conditioner in combination as the ideal cocktail to rejuvenate grass, similar to a human multivitamin. Applying a lawn booster to your turf will give your lawn the health benefits it needs to become lush and green again. Keep in mind that this treatment is more potent than regular fertilizer and should only be used under the guidance of our Landscape team
Water Frequently
Once you have applied lawn booster or high-grade fertilizer to your instant turf, water it generously to ensure the nutrients are absorbed by both the blades and roots. If you water your lawn by hand, do it once in the morning for the best results. If you have an irrigation or sprinkler system, set it to start at dawn and on the deepest penetration levels. Depending on the climate where you live, you may need to water your lawn once or twice a day during hot weather to restore its colour. To learn more about water for your new turf, check out our article here for the best times and how to build a watering plan.
Monitor New Sprouts and Progress
Following a strict regimen of the above procedures, you should notice favourable improvements in a few weeks or less. The grass will resume growing as a result of new grass sprouts, the yellowed parts will become green again, and the tall areas will grow. You can resume your regular fertilizing and watering regimen once these good changes are visible.
Ongoing Tips To Avoid Discolouration
Fertilise at regular intervals throughout the year
Lawn fertilizers contain the strength your turf needs to stay healthy and grow. Some would argue that it is best to fertilise your lawn every 8 weeks, but a good rule of thumb is actually to do it four times a year - once for each season. Autumn and early spring are especially important because of the changing climate during these months.
Water, Mow and Monitor Your Lawn
Adequate watering is essential to maintain an evergreen and happy lawn in Geelong. A well-watered lawn should grow fairly quickly and be mowed regularly. It is best to mow about 1/3 of the grass blades each time, a trim as such, rather than a deep cut to encourage good regrowth whilst maintaining nutrients within the grass. Always keep an eye on the health of your grass during each watering and mowing. If you discover any unsightly blemishes or discolouration, act immediately to address them.
Other Factors Which May Affecting the Health of Your Turf
Lawn Dormancy
In some cases, lawns will allow themselves to go into a dormant state during the winter months as a way of self-preservation. During this time little mowing or maintenance is required. If you believe the water and nutrients have been adequate on your turf, lawn dormancy may be the reason your lawn isn’t looking as green as usual.
A lawn may also become dormant during a hot, dry season when the water supply is low. The turf will use any resources it has to keep the roots healthy and allow the grass blades to lose colour for a short time. Dormancy is normal for grass, therefore discuss this with your lawn care professionals at Wallington's WRG to ensure your peace of mind.
Fungus or Disease
If your lawn is discoloured and you suspect it might be due to a disease, the best course of action is to speak with a lawn care expert. This way, you can get an accurate diagnosis and find out what treatment options are available. The team at Wallington's WRG has extensive experience in this area, so don't hesitate to get in touch for more information.
Need Green Looking Lawn ASAP?
There are products available to give your lawn some green-looking glory whilst its health is slowly improving. ColourGuard acts as an aesthetic solution for dormant lawns and can be bought in-store at 370 Grubb Road, Wallington or online at Wallington's WRG