Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
MowingMow often enough that you never take off more than a third of the leaf at once. Keep shaded areas a little higher than sunny ones, and keep the blade sharp so it cuts cleanly.
Remind meCool and highland (including Tasmania) · summer
January lawn care in cool and highland (including tasmania) areas
For places like Hobart, Launceston, Ballarat, Blue Mountains, New England Tablelands. Timing is typical for the zone; check your own lawn before you act.
Jobs for January
Raise the mowing height in hot, dry spells
MowingA little more leaf shades the soil and roots and helps the lawn cope with heat and dry weather.
Remind meWater deeply and less often
WateringWater deeply and less often, early in the morning, and skip it after good rain. Follow your local water rules on days and times.
- How much water does my lawn need?
- What's the best time of day to water?
- How long should I run my sprinkler?
- How much water does a lawn need?
- Watering under restrictions
Renovate while the lawn is growing strongly
RenovationHeavy renovation, such as dethatching, scarifying and topdressing, is best done while warm-season grass is growing strongly so it recovers quickly. Water well afterwards and feed at the label rate. Don't renovate where a pre-emergent is working unless the label allows it.
- Why is my buffalo thinning out?
- The complete guide to buffalo lawns
- Spring lawn care guide for Australian lawns
- Topdressing Calculator
Coming up in February
- Pre-emergent for winter grass
- Last feed before the lawn slows down