Do you want the secret to a perfect lawn year-round?

Is the struggle for a lush, green lawn an endless battle? You deserve a beautiful yard without spending every weekend fighting weeds and dry patches. The secret to year-round lawn perfection isn't just about mowing; it's about a consistent, seasonal lawn care strategy.

Here at Collins Gardening co., we specialise in professional lawn mowing service and complete garden maintenance right here in Greater Adelaide. Follow our guide to understand the essentials, and see how our local experts can handle the hard work for you!

Achieving and maintaining a beautiful lawn requires specific tasks tailored to the changing seasons.

1. Spring: Awakening and Feeding
Spring is when your lawn needs a boost to prepare for the heavy growth of summer. This is the foundation of a healthy lawn.

•  Dethatching & Aeration: Consider using a lawn aeration service. This reduces soil compaction, allowing water, nutrients, and air to reach the roots. 

•  Weed Control: Apply a weed and feed lawn treatment to stop weeds before they take hold.

• Fertilising: Follow a spring lawn fertiliser schedule to encourage robust, deep green growth.

Need help recovering your lawn after winter? Our team offers comprehensive spring yard clean up and fertilising packages tailored specifically for Adelaide climate.

2. Summer: Mowing, Watering, and Pest Defence

Summer requires consistent maintenance to prevent burning and disease.

• Mowing Height: Keep the grass slightly longer in summer; this shades the soil and naturally suppresses weeds.

• Watering: Water deeply and infrequently in the early morning.

•  Pest Check: Look out for brown patches. If you spot them, you might need professional pest and disease treatment.

3. Autumn: Repair and Preparation

Autumn is arguably the most important season for lawn recovery and preparation for winter dormancy.

• Overseeding: This is the best time to spread new grass seed to thicken turf and fill in thin spots.

• Final Fertiliser: Apply a low-nitrogen "winteriser" fertiliser to build strong roots.

• Leaf Cleanup: Do not let leaves smother your lawn. Book a fall garden clean-up service now!

4. Winter: Rest and Planning

While your lawn is dormant, your work isn't done!

• Reduce Mowing: You can significantly cut back on the frequency of your cuts.

• Tool Maintenance: Use this time to clean and sharpen your tools, or book your next season's garden maintenance services with us to secure your spot.