What is the Best Lawn Fertiliser?

A common question we get is ‘What is the best fertiliser for my lawn and how should I apply it?’. There are a variety of fertilisers available on our website so let’s take a look at what fertiliser you should use on your lawn.

Firstly, Lawn fertilisers are used to help replace missing nutrients in your lawn.

Your lawn is like any other plant. It needs oxygen, water, sunlight, and nutrients to thrive. If your soil is lacking in nutrients, it won’t be able to perform to its full potential.

The 3 main macro-nutrients your lawn needs to thrive are nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium otherwise known as NPK.

Nitrogen is the most commonly talked about nutrient when it comes to your lawn. It is responsible for growth.

Phosphorus is largely responsible for root growth.

Potassium helps the plant use nitrogen efficiently and helps with overall functions so the plant can perform correctly.

Iron, calcium, sulphur, zinc and manganese are other micro nutrients commonly found in lawn fertilisers.

Types of fertilisers

Fertiliser comes in various types, from liquids to granular, slow release, fast release and controlled release.

Granular lawn fertilisers are a popular option and are easy to apply. Granular options are usually available as a slow release and will deliver nutrients to the lawn over a certain period. Spread fertiliser with a fertiliser spreader to ensure even application.

Liquid lawn fertilisers deliver quicker results because the grass blades absorb them directly. Apply them with a knapsack or pressure sprayer for the best coverage.

When to Apply a Lawn Fertiliser

For the best results, apply granular lawn fertilisers two to three times each year – this can vary slightly depending on the type of turf variety you have. Once in Spring, Summer, and Autumn. We recommend using the long weekends as a guide on when to do this: the October long weekend, Australia Day, and the Easter long weekend.

Liquid lawn fertilisers can be applied more frequently as they are absorbed and used by the plant faster. Monthly applications of liquid fertilisers are usually recommended when active growth is present or when nutrient deficiency symptoms are visible.

What is the Best Fertiliser for My Lawn?

Lawn Solutions Premium Fertiliser is a granular lawn fertiliser that contains a combination of slow and fast-release granules that will give your lawn a quick initial boost and will continue to feed the lawn for up to 12 weeks. This is a well-balanced lawn fertiliser that contains all the essential nutrients your lawn needs to stay healthy and is suitable for all lawn varieties.

Lawn Solutions Australia’s ProPlus Natural Carbon Fertiliser is a professional extended-release fertiliser in a mini-prill. This newly developed natural carbon-based fertiliser minimises leaching by binding nutrients to naturally occurring carbon and is suitable for all grass types. If you cut your grass short with a cylinder mower, if you manage your nutrient inputs closely or maintain a specialised program, this is a great fertiliser for you.

Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is a great liquid lawn fertiliser option. Your grass absorbs this liquid fertiliser through its leaves, which gives it a fast boost. Exceed Liquid Fertiliser is available in both an easy-to-use hose-on product as well as a concentrate for mixing in a garden sprayer or knapsack.

Oxafert is both a herbicide and a fertiliser for pre-emergent control of summer grass & crab grass and winter grass in turf and feeding of turf.
Launch a preventative strike on annual grasses and broad-leaf weeds with Lawn Solutions Oxafert Herbicide & Fertiliser. A pre-emergent herbicide for most warm-season grasses, Oxafert controls weed seedlings during germination.
Oxafert is registered for use on many recreational areas, including domestic and commercial lawns, sports fields, fairways and golf tees.
Oxafert won’t harm healthy turf or inhibit turf root growth or recovery from damage.
Fertilise your lawn and control weeds in one easy application.