Why Autumn Is One of the Best Times to Fertilise | Akers Choice May
If you’ve read our Autumn newsletter, you’ll know that autumn fertilising is essential. It’s the best time of year to nourish your lawn.
In this blog, we’ll explain why, what fertiliser to use, and why timing is so important. Read on to ensure your lawn stays healthy and is ready to tackle the challenges of winter!
Why Autumn Fertilising is Essential
Fertilising your lawn in autumn provides it with the essential nutrients needed to face winter challenges like winter weeds, compaction, shade-related issues, and frost.
As temperatures drop, your lawn’s growth slows down, and if it’s lacking nutrients, it will struggle to cope with the colder winter conditions. Now is the perfect time to feed your lawn and prepare it for the chill ahead!
What fertiliser should I use?
A granular fertiliser is your best option for this time of the year. You also want to make sure it contains nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (NPK).
Our Organic-Based Granular Fertiliser is our recommendation for this and that’s why it’s the Akers Choice for May. This product is our best seller due to being a unique fertiliser formulated for all lawn types and specifically designed for Australian conditions. It features a special organic coating, added bio-stimulants, and all the essential nutrients to make your lawn flourish.
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A granular fertiliser will:
- Improve your lawn’s colour and overall health
- Make it stronger and healthier as it enters winter, equipping it to tackle the seasonal challenges
- Help your lawn wake up in spring strong and ready to thrive in the growing season
Why Timing Is Crucial
Let’s face it—your lawn has had a tough time over summer. If you’re in Adelaide, the dry, hot summer would have put a toll on your lawn. If you have a warm-season variety, you need to ensure it’s restored before it goes dormant as the weather cools down.
Here’s our tip: fertilise NOW!
Getting Your Lawn Ready for Fertiliser
A good tip before applying fertiliser is to aerate your lawn, as summer often causes compaction. If you haven’t done this yet, now is the ideal time. Aerating will allow nutrients to reach the soil more effectively.
It’s also essential to clear your lawn of fallen leaves and debris before fertilising.
For Hydrophobic Soil
If you’re in Adelaide, you’ll know that this summer was incredibly hot and dry. Chances are, your soil is now dry and struggling to retain moisture. If this is the case, we recommend applying a wetting agent before you fertilise. This will prepare your soil to absorb the nutrients from the fertiliser, ensuring your lawn gets the most benefit.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out – we’ll be happy to help!