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Keep your lawn green even during drought season

You take a lot of pride in your lawn, and you can’t help but feel your chest swell with joy when you see passers-by drive by or walk just a little bit slower so they can fully take in and appreciate all the greenery right in your front yard.

Keeping that greenery fresh and green, however, is another story, particularly when one of those all-too-frequent drought hits Australia. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to keep your lawn looking as plush as ever even when there’s no rain and all sun. Here are some ideas on how to maintain your lawn during a drought.

Avoid watering your lawn while the sun is still out

It’s actually elementary science: water evaporates rather quickly when there’s a lot of sun. That means if you water your lawn while the sun is still out and the temperature is high, your plants won’t be able to absorb as much water as it can. So wait for the sun to set before watering your lawn. Or, you can do the whole thing early in the morning, well before the sun rises.

Don’t water as frequently

A lot of people think that it’s always better to water your lawn frequently, especially during a drought, but you’re over-watering the greenery when you do that. While your plants will appreciate being watered deeply, you have to cut back on the number of times you do it. With infrequent but deep watering, you are helping the grass establish much deeper roots, and deep roots can help your lawn be drought-tolerant.

Don’t mow the lawn as often

Let the grass in your lawn grow taller by cutting back on the mowing. The reason? Tall grass means more shade for the roots, and more shade means less evaporation of moisture. If you do have to mow the lawn, raise the lawn mower blade so only the top third of each blade of grass gets cut.

Put some mulch on your greenery

Mulching helps a lawn retain moisture, which can only benefit them. In addition, mulch also improves soil quality as well as prevents the growth of weeds. Your trees and shrubs should have mulch around them, whether it’s the more common wooden mulch or the rubber kind which is designed to repel certain kinds of pests. As for the grass on your lawn, there’s no better kind of mulch than the blades you cut during mowing. Instead of raking those clippings off, just leave them there, where they can also serve as a natural fertilizer.

Plant drought-tolerant plants

If you want your greenery to be able to withstand prolonged and frequent dry spells, you should be adding drought-tolerant plants. Come to think of it, if you’re still in the process of creating your lawn, you should be planting drought-tolerant plants from the very start. For grass, the more tolerant types include Buffalo, Couch, Kikuyu, and Empire Zoysia. For regular plants, we recommend Acacia glaucoptera, a bottlebrush called Callistemon salignus, and Eremophila Calorhabdos, all of which are plants native to Australia.

Consider synthetic grass as an option

When drought conditions make maintaining a green, lush lawn challenging, synthetic grass can be an excellent alternative. Synthetic grass not only stays vibrant and fresh-looking all year round, but it also requires minimal water, making it an eco-friendly choice, especially in areas prone to dry spells. With synthetic grass, you won’t have to worry about frequent watering, mowing, or fertilising, saving both time and resources. Plus, it provides a pristine appearance, ensuring your lawn continues to impress neighbours and passers-by, regardless of weather conditions.

Is synthetic/artificial grass right for your property?

Are you considering sprucing up your lawn area? About Paving are professional installers of artificial grass that will give you decades of reliable service. Or you can contact Phil Ardill from About Paving right here.

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