Rake away winter debris and open the lawn canopy Check for compacted, soggy or thin areas Aerate where water or foot traffic has hardened the soil Mow lightly and keep mower blades sharp Remove weeds before they seed Feed once active growth begins Water deeply and consistently
Repair bare patches before summer heat arrives
Match your care to your grass type
Different lawns respond differently in spring. Kikuyu is fast and hungry, and usually responds well to feeding, mowing and watering once temperatures rise. Buffalo is slower but lower maintenance, and should not be mowed too short. LM Berea prefers shade and a gentler approach, while Bermuda and other fine-leaf grasses generally enjoy full sun and recover well with correct feeding and mowing.
“ Yellow patches may be linked to winter stress, poor drainage or a lack of available nutrients.”
The best lawn programme is one that suits your climate, grass type and lifestyle. A lawn in the Western Cape will not always need the same timing as a lawn in Gauteng, and shaded coastal gardens need different care from hot inland gardens.
A beautiful spring lawn starts before spring is in full swing. With a little attention now, your lawn can move from tired and patchy to thick, green and ready for the season ahead.