A beautiful lawn all year round starts with the right care at the right time. From spring recovery to summer growth, autumn preparation and winter protection, every season plays a part in keeping your garden healthy, green and inviting.
Explore our seasonal lawn-care articles for trusted advice tailored to Gauteng gardens and lawns across South Africa. Whatever the time of year, find practical guidance to help you care for your lawn with confidence and keep it looking its best through every season.
South African winters vary widely from region to region. While coastal zones may remain green and frost-free, inland areas like Gauteng, the Free State, and parts of the Highveld often face extreme...
A bare patch of earth or thinning grass can quickly turn a garden into a source of frustration. Dust collects, weeds spread, and the space becomes difficult to enjoy. Repairing patches might...
Spring treatments for lawns and bedding plants ensure your garden emerges from winter in the fastest, best and healthiest way. This will help you garden plants and lawn turf thrive from the start of...
Frost can do a great deal of damage to garden plants and lawns. If you live in a frost-prone area, such Gauteng or the Free State, it’s a good idea to know how to predict it and take steps to...
What does lawn aeration involve? Lawn aeration involves the removal of small soil plugs or cores from the grass or lawn. There are hand aerators are available but the most effective way of aerating...
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In spring, the priority is helping the lawn recover from winter. Remove dead material, assess thin or damaged areas, restart mowing as growth returns and address compaction or weeds before the main growing season. Summer care focuses on mowing at the correct height, watering deeply during dry periods, managing weeds and supporting healthy growth without stressing the lawn.
Autumn is the time to prepare the lawn for cooler weather. This may include aeration, soil improvement, repairing worn areas and applying an appropriate autumn treatment. In winter, warm-season grasses such as Kikuyu often slow down or become dormant, so care should focus on frost protection, reduced mowing and avoiding unnecessary watering or fertilising.
Mow more regularly in spring and summer when grass is actively growing. Keep the cutting height high enough to protect the soil, retain moisture and encourage a fuller lawn. Avoid removing more than one-third of the grass blade in a single cut, particularly when the lawn is under heat or drought stress.
As growth slows in autumn, reduce mowing frequency and gradually raise the cutting height. During winter, mow only when necessary and avoid mowing shortly before or during frost. A lawn that is cut too short is more vulnerable to weeds, heat, cold and poor recovery.
The main fertilising period is during active growth, usually from spring through late summer. Apply fertiliser once the lawn has started growing properly after winter, rather than while it is still dormant or affected by frost. Follow up feeding may be appropriate during the growing season, depending on the grass type, soil condition, rainfall and the lawn’s appearance.
An autumn treatment can help prepare the lawn for cooler weather, but avoid fertilising a lawn that is dormant or affected by frost. The right product and timing depend on the grass type, soil condition and the season.
Core aeration is best done when the lawn is actively growing and can recover well. In Gauteng, this is usually during spring or early autumn, depending on the grass type, weather and condition of the lawn. Aeration is especially useful for compacted soil, poor drainage, heavy foot traffic, thinning grass or lawns that struggle to absorb water.
After aeration, water the lawn as needed and avoid heavy use while the cores break down and the grass recovers. If the lawn is very dry, dormant or facing frost, wait until growing conditions improve.
New lawn planting and lawn repairs are best completed during the warmer growing months, once frost risk has passed and before the coldest part of winter. This gives grass time to establish roots before difficult weather arrives. For Gauteng warm-season lawns, spring and summer are generally the preferred establishment period.
Repair work should begin by identifying the cause of the problem. Compaction, poor soil, shade, pests, weeds, poor drainage or incorrect watering can all cause patchy growth. Simply adding new grass without correcting the underlying issue can lead to the same problem returning.
Lawn Care Plus provides lawn treatments, core aeration, new lawn planting, carbon fertilisation and garden services. We can also assess seasonal concerns such as thin growth, compacted soil, worn areas, weeds, poor colour, lawn recovery after winter and preparation for changing weather conditions.
Yes. Lawn care needs change throughout the year, and Lawn Care Plus can help with the right work for the season. This includes spring recovery and treatment planning, summer lawn maintenance, autumn preparation, winter clean up, aeration, planting and longer-term lawn improvement work when conditions are suitable.
Yes. We assess the condition of your lawn, including grass coverage, soil compaction, weeds, drainage, shade, wear and the time of year. We then recommend the most suitable next step, whether that is a treatment, core aeration, carbon fertilisation, lawn repair, new planting or ongoing garden care.
Lawn Care Plus offers free on-site assessments for customers in Sandton, Randburg, Fourways and Midrand, so you can receive advice based on the actual condition of your garden rather than a generic recommendation.