Your spring lawn checklist for Auckland gardens

Spring is the make-or-break season for a good lawn. Here are the five jobs we tackle on every spring maintenance visit.

1. Scarify and aerate

Pulling out the thatch and opening up compacted soil lets water, air and fertiliser actually reach the roots.

2. Feed it

A balanced spring fertiliser kicks off strong growth. Timing matters more than brand.

3. Get on top of weeds early

Caught small, weeds are a quick spray. Left to seed, they are a season-long battle.

4. Set your mowing height

Cut too short and you stress the grass. We raise the deck through the warm months.

5. Overseed the thin patches

A light oversow now fills gaps before summer heat sets in.

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