Look, I’ve been cutting grass for longer than I care to admit, and if there’s one thing that drives me absolutely crazy, it’s when people treat their lawn the same way in July as they do in January. Your grass isn’t some robot that needs the same thing year-round – it’s a living thing that changes with the seasons, just like we do.
## **Spring: When Your Lawn Wakes Up Hungry**
Spring in Sydney hits different. One day you’re wearing a jumper, the next you’re sweating buckets. Your lawn feels it too.
This is when your grass starts waking up from its winter nap, and boy is it hungry. Those first few warm days? That’s when you need to get moving. I always tell my clients – spring is like breakfast for your lawn. Skip it, and you’ll pay for it all year.
Here’s what you gotta do:
– **Feed it early** – but not too early. Wait til you see consistent growth
– **Start mowing regularly** again, but don’t scalp it on the first go
– **Check for bare patches** now, not in December when it’s too late
– **Get your edges sorted** before they turn into a jungle
## **Summer: The Battle Against Brown**
Summer lawn care? It’s basically a war against the sun. And in Sydney, the sun usually wins if you’re not prepared.
The biggest mistake I see? People mowing their grass too short because they think it’ll mean less mowing. Wrong. Dead wrong. Short grass in summer equals dried out, brown grass. Keep it a bit longer – it shades its own roots. Smart, right?
**Water deeply, not daily.** I can’t stress this enough. Your lawn needs to grow deep roots to survive our summers. Little sips of water every day just makes lazy, shallow roots. Give it a good soak 2-3 times a week instead.
## **Autumn: Time to Toughen Up**
Autumn’s when you prepare for winter. Think of it like getting your lawn ready for hibernation.
This is fertilizing season – but not the same stuff you used in spring. You want something that’ll strengthen the roots, not promote leaf growth. And please, for the love of all that’s green, don’t stop mowing just because it’s getting cooler. Your grass is still growing, just slower.
**Pro tip:** This is actually the best time to fix those dead patches from summer. The soil’s still warm but the air’s cooler – perfect growing conditions.
## **Winter: Don’t Abandon Ship**
Winter lawn care in Sydney is weird because our winters are pretty mild compared to other places. Your lawn doesn’t completely stop growing, it just… slows way down.
The worst thing you can do? Ignore it completely. Sure, you might only need to mow once a month, but you still need to:
– **Keep leaves off** – they’ll create dead patches
– **Reduce watering** but don’t stop completely
– **Stay off wet grass** – you’ll compact the soil
## **The Bottom Line**
Look, I get it. Keeping track of what your lawn needs each season feels like a full-time job. That’s literally why businesses like Mr Lawn Man exist – because most people have actual full-time jobs and don’t want to spend their weekends figuring out if it’s time to fertilize or not.
The main thing to remember? Your lawn’s needs change with the seasons. Treat it the same all year and you’ll end up with a patchy, unhappy mess. Pay attention to what season you’re in, adjust your care routine, and you’ll have the kind of lawn that makes the neighbors jealous.
And if it all sounds like too much work? Well, that’s what we’re here for. Sometimes the smartest lawn care decision is knowing when to call in the pros.
*Want help getting your lawn ready for the season? Give Mr Lawn Man a call on 0402 856 046. We’ve been keeping Sydney lawns happy through every season.*