June lawn care in arid and inland areas

Winter grass and bindii are easiest to dig out, or to treat with a selective herbicide whose label lists the weed and your grass, while the plants are small.

• How do I get rid of winter grass?
• Can I pull out winter grass by hand?
• What weed killer is safe on buffalo?

Warm-season grass can't use fertiliser while it's dormant, so most of it is wasted. Wait until the lawn is growing again in spring.

• Should I fertilise in winter?

Cold inland nights can bring frost. Walking on frozen grass breaks the leaves and leaves brown footprints, so wait until it has melted.

Warm-season lawns are dormant or close to it. Mow only when it has grown, and don't lower the height to make the mowing last longer.