Summer Lawn Tips: Victoria
As the days get longer and warmer here in Victoria, we start to see the early signs of Summer. While it’s usually a bit slower to warm up than in the more northern parts of Australia, our soils are beginning to heat up, creating the perfect opportunity for sowing seed and fertilising your lawn.
January and February are less suited to sowing cool-season grasses due to periods of extreme heat. Any WARM season grass sowing done in summer will need careful watering to establish in high temps.
Whether you're in Melbourne or the surrounding areas, we’ve got plenty of high-quality blends to suit the local climate and give your lawn the best chance to thrive.
COOL/WARM SEASON BLENDS
- Drought Master Blend: This blend is designed to thrive in dry conditions, making it perfect for Victoria’s climate, where the summer months can be tough on your lawn. It’s a hardy choice for a low-maintenance, water-efficient lawn.
- All Season Couch Blend: This blend is your go-to for those who want a couch lawn that’s strong and durable all year round. It handles everything from cooler weather to the hot summer sun.
- All Season Kikuyu Blend: If you love a fast-growing, resilient lawn, this blend of Kikuyu is great for all seasons, particularly the warmer months when it thrives and establishes quickly.
WARM SEASON
- Turbocote Kikuyu Lawn Seed: Kikuyu thrives in the warmer weather, and Turbocote Kikuyu Lawn Seed is specially formulated to establish a thick, durable lawn that’s perfect for the hot months ahead. It’s quick to establish and can handle heavy wear, making it a top choice for active households.
- Royal Bengal Couch: For a finer textured lawn that’s highly resilient, Royal Bengal Couch is the perfect option. It’s tough, drought-tolerant, and develops a beautiful lawn that’s perfect for relaxing outdoors.
- La Prima Couch: This couch variety has a dense, lush growth habit and is ideal for those looking for a lush green lawn that can handle summer heat and still look pristine.
- Turbocote Couchgrass: Like the Kikuyu, couchgrass is a fantastic option for warmer months. This blend has been engineered for fast establishment, excellent drought tolerance, and a beautiful green finish that will look great all summer long.
Fertilising Tips
Use a high-quality fertiliser to give your lawn a nutrient boost and encourage vigorous growth, especially during the peak growing season. The Kickstart Fertiliser is the perfect fit to boost your grass growth during the summer or maintaining your lawn, use our Nitro Green Iron Boost Fertiliser.
Watering
During germination, consistent watering is key. Our Wett Up is designed to assist with water penetration and retention during the scorching summer heat.
Handy Tip:
Regular mowing encourages dense growth and helps keep your lawn healthy and looking great.
Happy lawn care, Victoria! We’ve got everything you need to make sure your grass thrives in the warmer months ahead.