Readylawn – Lawn Calendar
Below you can download a printable version of our lawn maintenance calendar.
Month |
Fertiliser |
Watering |
Physical Treatment, Spraying |
Mowing Frequency (per month) |
Comments |
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January |
Apply a quality fertiliser (such as Readylawns Premium slow release) at 20 grams per m2. |
Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth but only twice per week – deeply and in the morning. |
Treat for grass grub and porina if damage symptoms are evident.Apply wetting agent to maintain moisture. |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
Mow at about 20/25mm for fescue/browntop and Fescue lawns. 30mm for rye grass lawns. |
February |
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Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth but only twice per week – deeply and in the morning. |
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Weekly and always remove clippings. |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
March |
Apply a quality fertiliser (such as Readylawns Prelay fertiliser for a quick release) at 20 grams per m2. |
Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth but only twice per week – deeply and in the morning. |
Scarify to dethatch surplus organic matter from your lawn, top dress and over sow. This can be done now or in September (Spring) |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
A busy period. Treat for grass grub and other insects with lawn guard prills. Renovate your lawn now as the cool weather slows down growth. |
April |
Apply a quality fertiliser (such as Readylawns Premium slow release) at 20 grams per m2. |
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Treat for grass grub and porina to protect the lawn from winter damage. |
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By fertilising with a quality fertiliser before winter you will keep your lawn strong and health during the cold months. This will also help deter disease and pests. |
May |
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Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth. |
Apply liquid iron to improve colour and toughen plant. |
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Enjoy a break from lawn activities |
June |
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Enjoy a break from lawn activities |
July |
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Enjoy a break from lawn activities |
August |
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Enjoy a break from lawn activities |
September |
Apply a quality fertiliser (such as Readylawns Prelay fertiliser for a quick release) at 20 grams per m2. |
Test irrigation. Leaky or poorly adjusted irrigation is inefficient and wastes water. |
Scarify to dethatch surplus organic matter from your lawn, top dress and over sow. |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
Make sure when over sowing you are using the same seed mix to avoid uneven textures and colours. |
October |
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Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth. |
Apply wetting agent. |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
Applying a wetting agent can ensure good water penetration into dry soils. |
November |
Apply a quality fertiliser (such as Readylawns Premium slow release) at 20 grams per m2. |
Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth but only twice per week – deeply and in the morning. |
Apply acelepryn liquid insect treatment to provide insect suppression. |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
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December |
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Water as necessary to maintain healthy growth but only twice per week – deeply and in the morning. |
Apply wetting agent. |
Weekly and always remove clippings. |
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