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LAWN LOVE Keep on top of your grass with these expert tips Master moisture Neglect or bad weather can leave a lawn looking and feeling less than lovely. For an area that seems pretty dry and dead but still shows some green, try watering it well — grass is resilient and may recover. If water runs off, improve moisture penetration with a soil wetter. Compacted soil can also. prevent water and nutrients reaching grass roots — use a garden fork, spiked roller or lawn sandals to aerate it. Fill in bare patches Barren spots of lawn can be replaced by sowing seed or laying turf. Yates lawn specialist Steve Jackson says seed is economical and suits both large areas or repairing small patches. “But it can take months for the grass to establish, and you need to stay on top of weeds,” he warns. Turf is an instant but more expensive option — plus you'll need to clear out weeds, stones and other debris, and improve the soil, Steve says. Feed and flourish During summer, apply a granular, lawn-specific fertiliser, and a liquid fertiliser in periods of active growth. Mow regularly, but trim only one-third of the grass blade length. “Removing too much of the leaf blade stresses the lawn,” Steve explains. For deep root growth, water less frequently, but for longer. Check with your local council for watering restrictions that may apply in your local area. Banish intruders Dig out weeds as you spot them or use a product suitable for the type of weed and your variety of grass. Irregular patches of dead grass could mean common lawn pests, such as sod webworm, grass grubs and armyworm, are active — treat with lawn-specific insecticide. Keep in mind... = If using products to deal with pests, diseases or weeds, always read the label, follow the instructions carefully and wear suitable protective equipment. = Wear gloves and a mask when handling potting mix, compost and mulch. Store all garden chemicals out of the reach of children and pets. OpE@ Scan the eee 3 QR code aoe <—_” OF Find out how to banish barren spots in your yard: bunnings.co.nz/ fix-bare-patches-in-the-lawn 50 bunnings.co.nz | (O) bunningsnz | (®) bunnings Read it! ‘Words Tammy Huynh, Photography (marigolds) Getty Images; (above) Gap Interiors/Jonathan Gooch,
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