Story: Lawn Recovery After Summer
Episode: 3
Presenter: Matt Leacy
Air Date: 21 March 2026

Matt shows how to revive stressed summer lawns and keep them thriving with simple maintenance and soil care.

• Lawns across Australia experience significant stress at the end of summer, making this a critical time for maintenance rather than neglect.
• Two nearby lawns—one protected and low traffic, the other exposed and heavily compacted—demonstrate how conditions like sun exposure and foot or vehicle traffic impact lawn health.
• Soil compaction, particularly in high-traffic areas, restricts root growth and can lead to dieback, but can be improved by aerating the soil to restore airflow and structure.
• Key factors for a healthy lawn include well-draining soil, consistent irrigation, and the use of quality fertilisers to support root development.
• Applying a microbial-rich fertiliser like Troforte Fert-O-Lawn helps improve soil biology, strengthen roots, and provide nutrients over several months.
• Adjusting fertiliser application rates depending on grass type, such as using less nitrogen on Zoysia than Buffalo, helps optimise growth and performance.
• Regular mowing every one to two weeks, combined with proper feeding and watering, will help lawns recover from summer stress and stay green into winter.

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www.troforte.com.au