It’s the dream of any homeowner to have a lush, green, thick lawn but it can sometimes be a lot easier said than done. If you’re having Baldivis lawn problems, read on to find out what the causes might be and to see our top tips to get to that lush green lawn in no time! If you need help with your lawn, call Silverstone Gardening. Our professional gardeners can assess and diagnose your lawn and then work with you to get your Baldivis lawn back to where you want it. For more information on our services, head to Baldivis Lawn Mowing.
I’m having problems with my lawn! What do I do?
Most soil in West Australia is sandy meaning it doesn’t naturally provide a lot of nutrients to your lawn. In addition to this, water alone isn’t enough. If you’re not sure why your lawn isn’t flourishing, consider these possible explanations, along with Silverstone Gardening’s advice on what to do to fix it.
1. Fertiliser will help with Baldivis’ sandy soil
Sandy soil is common to most Western Australian lawns which means that your lawn is not going to get all the nutrients it needs from water alone. A great way to provide extra nutrients is using fertiliser. Silverstone Gardening recommends applying a chemical fertiliser in early spring, the middle of summer and during autumn. This means that your fertilising will enhance the seasonal growth spurts that your lawn experiences during the middle of summer and early spring. It will also give it that extra boost to get it through winter. Chemical fertilisers will need to be watered in to your lawn so make sure you turn your sprinklers on straight after you apply it. Remember though, never to fertilise during hot weather, as this can cause the fertiliser to burn your grass. If you want more information about fertilising, ask one of our friendly Silverstone Gardening gardeners!
2. Your Baldivis lawn might not be getting enough water; here’s how to tell:
If your lawn is thick, lush and green, chances are it’s getting enough water. If your lawn is thirsty, it will start to wilt and lose its colour. On warmer days, it will go dry, crusty and light brown. Your lawn might also stay flat when you walk on it, rather than springing back up. It may just be that you need to water your lawn a bit more. For this, Silverstone Gardening recommends less frequent, deep soaking rather than frequent but shallow ones.
3. If you’re watering often and not seeing an improvement, your lawn may be hydrophobic.
This is pretty common in the sandy soils of Baldivis, and it’s a fairly easy fix. Hydrophobic lawn means that your lawn is repelling water. This means that the water that you are putting on it is not effective and isn’t getting down to the roots of your lawn, where it’s needed. Basically, a waxy coating forms on your lawn which prevents water from penetrating the layers of your lawn. If you notice that when you water your lawn, the water is forming pools on the top of your lawn, rather than soaking in, then your lawn is hydrophobic.
The best way to rectify this is with a wetting agent. A wetting agent is basically a detergent that attracts water to the soil particles in your lawn and breaks down the waxy coating. If you want more advice on this, feel free to ask one of our friendly Silverstone Gardening gardeners!
If you think your lawn is suffering from these problems, Silverstone Gardening can help! Contact Us today and one of our friendly gardeners can come to your property and assess your lawn.
Silverstone Gardening recommends “Loving Your Lawn” by Lawn Care Solutions as a great resource for lawn care in WA. Some of the content of this post is sourced from their book.
