How to Prepare Your Lawn for Summer Heat
Keep Your Brisbane Lawn Green & Healthy All Summer Long
As the Brisbane summer approaches with its scorching sun and dry spells, your lawn needs extra care to stay green, thick, and healthy. Whether you’re a homeowner or managing a commercial property, preparing your lawn for the heat can save you time, money, and water in the long run.
Here are 7 practical steps to get your lawn ready for the Aussie summer:
1. Mow at the Right Height
Avoid cutting your grass too short before summer. Taller blades provide shade to the soil, reduce evaporation, and protect roots from heat.
Ideal mowing height:
Couch & Buffalo grass: 30–50mm
Kikuyu: 40–60mm
Mow regularly but never cut more than one-third of the grass blade at a time.
2. Water Deeply, Not Frequently
A deep soak encourages roots to grow deeper into the soil, making the lawn more drought-resistant.
Best time to water: Early morning (before 8am)
How often: 2–3 times per week (depending on rainfall and council restrictions)
Avoid watering at night—this can encourage fungal diseases.
3. Aerate the Soil
Compact soil blocks nutrients and water from reaching the roots. Aeration helps loosen the ground and allows your lawn to breathe.
Use a garden fork or aeration machine
Ideal time to aerate: late spring or early summer
Avoid cutting your grass too short before summer. Taller blades provide shade to the soil, reduce evaporation, and protect roots from heat.
Ideal mowing height:
Couch & Buffalo grass: 30–50mm
Kikuyu: 40–60mm
Mow regularly but never cut more than one-third of the grass blade at a time.
4. Apply a Summer-Ready Fertiliser
Choose a slow-release fertiliser with high potassium to strengthen the grass for summer stress.
Apply in early summer
Water well after fertilising
Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers during extreme heat
5. Control Weeds Early
Weeds compete with your grass for water and nutrients. Take control before the heat peaks.
Use a selective herbicide or manually remove them
Spot-spraying is better than blanket spraying in hot conditions
6. Clear Debris & Mulch Smartly
Remove leaves, sticks, and other debris that can block sunlight and create pests.
You can mulch your clippings if the grass isn’t too long—this helps retain moisture and add organic matter.
7. Hire a Lawn Care Professional
If you don’t have the time or tools to maintain your lawn, a professional can help with:
Lawn mowing & edging
Fertilising & weed control
Aeration & seasonal maintenance
💡 At Good Day Commercial Services, we offer tailored lawn care plans across Brisbane to suit your property and budget—whether it’s a one-off service or ongoing care.
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