Summer
Continuing to fertilise through summer months is as important as Spring. As temperatures continue to rise, grass becomes stressed and depleted of nutrients and water, making it more susceptible to diseases, weeds, and discolouration. By choosing the right fertilisers and products like wetting agents and seaweed, you can ensure your lawn remains healthy and green throughout the summer.
Warm season grasses prefer these conditions so long as the lawn has what it needs, due to the temperature we need to consider what we do with applying products in the heat and doing any work to the lawn like scarification which leaves the lawn susceptible to more stress in heat. Â So timing of these practices are best done in cooler spells or cooler times of the day.
Cool season lawns on the other hand stress greatly and often will shut down and head into almost a dormant period, so what we do for them is very important. Shallower roots mean they are more prone to moisture stress so use of wetting agents and soil amendments to nurture the roots is essential along with increased watering. Allowing a cool season lawn to stress in summer is sometimes hard to recover from, so having a plan in place to prevent is the best approach.
When selecting a lawn fertiliser for summer, it’s important to consider the nutrient content. The Slower-release fertilisers are often recommended for summer application as the warmer soils can cause faster volatilisation or release of the nutrients in the soil. These products release nutrients gradually over an extended period, providing sustained nourishment to the grass. This gives a more even growth pattern preventing rapid growth spurts and reduce the risk of burning the lawn during hot weather.  Look for a balanced fertiliser that contains a controlled or stabilised source of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (N-P-K) in the appropriate ratios for your lawn’s needs. Nitrogen promotes leaf growth, phosphorus aids in root development for young lawns, and potassium helps with overall stress tolerance. Organic and biological inputs to the soil are very important for your lawn too. These products improve soil health, enhance microbial activity, and promote natural nutrient cycling.
Additionally, with the warm season lawns consider using a plant growth regulator to make maintenance easier, a tighter darker finish and a more stress tolerant lawn.
- Renovation Tools
2 Litre Calibrated Hose On Sprayer
Price$49.90 inc. GSTDetailsLawn Addicts' Calibrated Hose On Applicator, is a versatile and efficient tool for all your amendment needs.
- Longer Lawns
2Spec Accelerate
2 Spec Accelerate made to a specification when a quick response is required. The high...
Analysis: 30% N, 1% P, 6% K, 5.5% S, 5% Fe, 1% Mn (CRN: 24%) SGN250 (2.5mm)Price$30.00 – $73.50 inc. GSTDetails - Longer Lawns
2Spec Elevate
2 Spec Elevate is the ideal specification for the enhancement of an existing turf cover,...
Analysis: 23% N, 1% P, 10% K, 5.1% S, 2.9% Ca, 4% Fe, 1.1% Mn (CRN: 40%) SGN250 (2.5mm)Price$30.00 – $76.50 inc. GSTDetails - Longer Lawns
2Spec Mini Origin
2Spec Mini 27-1-10, a premium sportsturf fertiliser combining the critical nutrients required for turfgrass growth
Analysis: 27% N, 1% P, 10% K, 2.6% S, 3% Fe, 2% Mn (CRN: 42%) SGN150 (1.5mm)Price$35.00 – $100.90 inc. GSTDetails - Reseller Range
Acelepryn GR 10kg
ACELEPRYN Insecticide provides unmatched, season long grub and caterpillar control in a single application
Analysis: 2 g/kg ChlorantraniliprolePrice$162.80 inc. GSTDetails - Reseller Range
Acelepryn GR 4kg
ACELEPRYN Insecticide provides unmatched, season long grub and caterpillar control in a single application
Analysis: 2 g/kg ChlorantraniliprolePrice$93.50 inc. GSTDetails - Just Granular Bundles
Allrounder Bundle
1.5-2.5 Kg per 100m2 of Elevate 120ml/100m2 of Kelpro 100-300ml/100m2 of Hydrolink Advance
Analysis: 4 kg Elevate or Endurance, 1 ltr Kelpro, 1 ltr Hydrolink AdvancePrice$89.40 – $99.40 inc. GSTDetails - Pre-emergent
Barricade 1lt
A pre-emergent with extended residual activity on Winter Grass, Summer Grass and Crowsfoot in a range of turf species.
Analysis: 480g/L ProdiaminePrice$240.90 inc. GSTDetails - Post Emergent
Bow and Arrow
A selective broadleaf herbicide for most broadleaf weeds and safe for use on Buffalo
Analysis: 300g/L MCPA + 20g/L Clopyralid + 15g/L DiflufenicanPrice$35.00 – $55.00 inc. GSTDetails - Amino Acid Products
Fertech Complete
A liquid turf fertiliser with a high N:K ratio and added iron for enhanced turf...
Analysis: NPK 18:0:12 +Fe 50% SRN +Amino AcidsPrice$29.70 – $210.00 inc. GSTDetails - Growth Hormone Products
Fertech Kelpro
This highly concentrated liquid KELP seaweed extract that contains 35% w/v Tasmanian Bull Kelp which...
Analysis: 0-2-8 35% Kelp ConcentratePrice$29.70 – $300.00 inc. GSTDetails - Amino Acid Products
Fertech Phosfighter
Highly plant available source of Potassium and slowly available Phosphorus with Amino Acids in one formulation
Analysis: 0-13-25 + 11.5% Amino AcidsPrice$31.50 – $285.00 inc. GSTDetails - Reseller Range
Fertech Special FEX
A unique liquid fertiliser formulation combining the synergistic effects of iron, manganese and nitrogen to...
Analysis: 15-0-0 + 6%Fe & 2%MnPrice$29.70 – $149.50 inc. GSTDetails - Growth Hormone Products
Fertech Stimulus
A NPK blend with a high proportion of phosphorus and stimulants, providing enhanced root growth and recovery
Analysis: 8-10-5 + 7% Kelpro + 1% ZincPrice$29.70 – $200.00 inc. GSTDetails - Systemic Fungicide
Impala Fungicide 250ml
Impala attacks and controls turf diseases at multiple stages of their development, due to the dual active ingredients.
Analysis: 96 g/L AZOXYSTROBIN & 194 g/L TRITICONAZOLEPrice$70.00 inc. GSTDetails - Just Granular Bundles
Mini Allrounder Bundle
1.5-2.5 Kg per 100m2 of Origin or Komplex 120ml/100m2 of Kelpro 100-300ml/100m2 of Hydrolink Advance
Analysis: 4 kg Origin, 1 ltr Kelpro, 1 ltr Hydrolink AdvancePrice$94.40 – $104.40 inc. GSTDetails - Knockdown Insecticide
Surefire Five Star 80sc Bifenthrin
Surefire Five Star 80sc is a knockdown contact insecticide, for rapid control of most pests in turf.
Analysis: 100g/L BifenthrinPrice$59.00 inc. GSTDetails - Systemic Fungicide
Tombstone Duo
Tombstone Duo is a broad spectrum fungicide containing the active ingredients Trifloxystrobin and Tebuconazole
Analysis: Trifloxystrobin (100g/L) and Tebuconazole (200g/L)Price$70.00 – $330.00 inc. GSTDetails - Specialty & Seasonal Bundles
Yock’s Drop
Yock's Drop is a liquid blend formulated for a foliar application purely for the best colour you can get.
Analysis: 15-0-0 +6%Fe +2%Mn + Humic & Fulvic Acid + Kelpro and Amino AcidsPrice$80.00 – $165.60 inc. GSTDetails