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Types Of Lawns In Canberra And Their Mowing Requirements

• Cool Season Grasses:

  • Ryegrass: Known for its quick germination and bright green colour, ryegrass is popular in Canberra’s cooler climate. Ideally keeping the grass at about 5-7 cm, requires regular mowing.
  • Kentucky Bluegrass: This grass is durable and forms a dense turf, but it requires frequent mowing to maintain a height of around 4-6 cm.

• Warm Season Grasses:

  • Buffalo grass: This shade-tolerant grass is popular for its low maintenance. To maintain its lush appearance, mowing should keep it 5-7 cm.
  • Kikuyu: A hard grass that thrives in Canberra’s warm summers. It overgrows and requires mowing 3-5 cm to prevent thatch build-up.

Mowing Frequency By Season And Grass Type

• Spring And Summer:

  • Warm-season grasses: Mow every 1-2 weeks. Because of its quick growth, Kikuyu may require more regular mowing.
  • Cool-season grasses: Mow every 1-2 weeks. During peak growth, it might be required to mow once a week.

• Autumn:

  • Warm-season grasses: Mow every 2-3 weeks, pay attention to thatch reduction and height maintenance.
  • Cool-season grasses: Mow every 2-3 weeks as growth slows.

• Winter:

  • Warm-season grasses: You might not need to mow if the growth is dormant. The lawn may be kept neat with mirror trimming.
  • Cool-season grasses: If there is little growth, mow every 3-4 weeks, or less frequently.

Basic Lawn Mowing Tips

• Mow in the cooler part of the day: It is better to mow in the early morning or late afternoon to prevent the heat from stressing the grass.
• Avoid mowing too short: Adhere to the one-third rule to avoid cutting the grass too short, which states that you should never cut more than one-third of the blade length at once. A lawn cut too short may become stressed and more vulnerable to weeds and pests.
• Maintain sharp blades: Clean cuts from sharp mower blades lessen the possibility of ripping the grass and exposing it to illness.
• Alternate mowing patterns: Mowing in a different direction promotes upright growth and reduces soil compaction.
• Leave grass clippings: A technique called “grasscycling” allows grass clipping to break down and replenish the soil with essential nutrients.

According to these mowing recommendations and knowing the particular needs of various grass species, you can keep your Canberra lawn looking great. Mowing your grass regularly not only makes it seem better but also makes it stronger and healthier.