Lawn Calendar

Warm temperate lawn calendar

Warm to hot summers and mild winters. Places like Sydney, Perth, Central Coast NSW, Mandurah.

Short answer

Warm temperate lawns, such as Sydney's and Perth's, have warm to hot summers and mild winters. Warm-season grasses slow down and may lose colour in winter, then grow strongly from spring. Feed once growth starts, apply pre-emergent in autumn for winter grass, check sprinkler coverage before summer, and water deeply within local rules.

In warm temperate areas lawns have a clear growing season and a clear slow season. Spring is the busiest time for feeding and weed control. Summer brings watering and heat stress, and autumn is the window to get ahead of winter weeds.

Calendar timing is general guidance for the whole zone. Watch what your own lawn is doing, and follow product labels for timing. [CONFIRM: reviewer to confirm Lawn Calendar timing for this zone]

  • Warm to hot summers; Perth's summers are dry, Sydney's are more humid
  • Mild winters with cool nights
  • Warm-season grasses slow down and can lose colour in winter

Warm-season grasses are the usual choice. Expect slower growth and some loss of colour in the cooler months, then a strong spring flush.

Reminders for this zone

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Places in this zone

Month by month

Januarysummer
  • Watch for lawn grubs
  • Water deeply and less often
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Raise the mowing height in hot, dry spells
  • Watch for armyworm
+2 more
Februarysummer
  • Water deeply and less often
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Raise the mowing height in hot, dry spells
  • Watch for armyworm
  • Keep on top of nutgrass and summer weeds
Marchautumn
  • Pre-emergent for winter grass
  • Last feed before the lawn slows down
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Watch for armyworm
  • Watch for brown patch
+1 more
Aprilautumn
  • Pre-emergent for winter grass
  • Cut back watering as it cools
  • Last feed before the lawn slows down
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Watch for brown patch
+1 more
Mayautumn
  • Cut back watering as it cools
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Watch for brown patch
  • Rake up fallen leaves
Junewinter
  • Deal with winter weeds while they are small
  • Mow only when it needs it
  • Rake up fallen leaves
Julywinter
  • Treat bindii before it forms burrs
  • Deal with winter weeds while they are small
  • Mow only when it needs it
  • Service the mower and sharpen the blade
Augustwinter
  • Treat bindii before it forms burrs
  • Deal with winter weeds while they are small
  • Stop winter grass seeding
  • Mow only when it needs it
  • Service the mower and sharpen the blade
+1 more
Septemberspring
  • First feed of the season
  • Lower the mowing height gradually
  • Treat bindii before it forms burrs
  • Watch for lawn grubs
  • Check your sprinklers before summer
+7 more
Octoberspring
  • First feed of the season
  • Lower the mowing height gradually
  • Watch for lawn grubs
  • Check your sprinklers before summer
  • Core aerate compacted areas
+8 more
Novemberspring
  • Watch for lawn grubs
  • Core aerate compacted areas
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Watch for brown patch
  • Wetting agent before summer, if water isn't soaking in
+4 more
Decembersummer
  • Watch for lawn grubs
  • Water deeply and less often
  • Mow regularly while the lawn is growing
  • Raise the mowing height in hot, dry spells
  • Watch for armyworm
+4 more

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Sources

  1. Climate classification maps, Bureau of MeteorologyTemperature and humidity zones map. Accessed 3 October 2026.