October Lawn Care Guide

Moss Control

• If moss was a problem last winter and spring, use sulphate of iron to knock it back before the wet season begins.
• Treat lawn moss with sulphate of iron as it enters its prime season.

Fertilization and Lawn Health

• Apply an autumn lawn fertilizer to maintain some growth through the winter and leave the lawn in good condition for spring.
• Do not use fertilizer on a wildflower lawn.
• Use an autumn lawn fertilizer soon before it gets too wet.

Mowing and Leaf Management

• Continue mowing as necessary, provided the soil is not soggy.
• Grass can grow very long if not mowed after October, so keep up with regular mowing.
• Rake off leaves from the lawn or pick them up with a rotary mower to prevent smothering the grass.

Sowing and Repairing Lawns

• Although time for sowing a lawn is getting tighter as the weather gets cooler and more damp, there are usually still good opportunities.
• Sow a new lawn, or over-sow bare or worn patches in an existing lawn.
• Use sods from an out-of-the-way corner to patch worn areas and re-seed the area where the sods were lifted.

Lawn Edging and Maintenance

• Trim edges where the lawn meets borders and paved areas to maintain a neat appearance.