Maintain a Lush, Green All Year Round Tall Fescue Turf Lawn in Australia

Have trouble maintaining the lush, green look of a tall fescue grass lawn all year round in Australia? Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or have your own lawn for the first time, StrathAyr’s detailed guide to tall fescue turf maintenance gives you all the knowledge and techniques necessary to achieve a thriving, beautiful lawn.

How to Mow Fescue Grass

Follow these lawn care guidelines to ensure you’re mowing your grass properly:

Mow fescue grass with a blade height of 30mm to 60mm to promote deeper root growth, drought tolerance and weed prevention

Frequent, light mowing at the right height is more beneficial than extensive mowing
Although grass clippings provide valuable nutrients for the soil, it is important to avoid excessive build-up of grass clippings

Tips for Watering Fescue Grass

Proper watering is important for maintaining tall fescue grass. Follow these watering guidelines to make sure your grass receives the appropriate moisture:

Deep, infrequent watering is the best way to improve root growth; tall fescue grass benefits from about 30mm of water per week (about 2 hours)
Ideally, fescue grass should be watered in the morning so that the blades of grass can shed excess moisture by sunset

If your lawn has wilted or grass appears discoloured, increase the frequency, but avoid overwatering

Pest & Disease Management

Here are some pest and disease prevention measures for fescue grass:

A combination of proper mowing, watering and fertilisation will keep your lawn healthy
Avoid excess nitrogen fertiliser as this makes grass more vulnerable to disease
Regularly inspect your lawn to help identify early signs of disease, which can then be treated using appropriate insecticides

Aeration & Overseeding

Aeration and overseeding are essential for maintaining tall fescue grass:

Your lawn should be aerated once every two years to address soil compaction and improve nutrient penetration
The most effective method for fescue grass is core aeration
Overseeding the lawn in a timely manner will also prevent bare spots and promote the density of turf; keep in mind that good seed-to-soil contact is essential for germination

Weed Control

To keep weed growth under control, we recommend the following steps:

Inspect your lawn regularly and remove weed growth manually or by using herbicides
Overseeding helps your grass grow thickly, crowding out weeds and making it difficult for them to survive

Decades of Lawn Growing Experience in Australia

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