June lawn care in temperate 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?

Walking on frozen grass breaks the leaves and leaves brown footprints. Wait until the frost 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.

Leaves left on the lawn shade the grass and keep it damp, just as it's slowing down for winter. Rake or mow them up regularly.