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Prepare your lawn for winter

Lawnmower on grass in a backyard

Overview

Who doesn’t love a great-looking lawn? The good news is, with a little bit of work you can have the best-looking lawn on the street. Follow our tips to give your lawn some care and attention in autumn to prepare it for the long cold winter. And if all goes to plan, when spring rolls around your lawn will be looking its best.

Safety tip: Always wear the appropriate safety equipment when required, including safety glasses, boots, ear muffs and a mask.

Steps

  1. 1

    Start with a clean and tidy up

    First things first, start by giving your lawn a good tidy. That includes raking up and tidying away any old leaves and twigs that are on your lawn. Once you’ve done this you may find some bare or thinning patches here and there from summer wear and tear.

    Don’t worry – these patches can be easily fixed and it won’t take too long. Find out how in our easy-to-follow guide: How to fix bare patches in the lawn

    Wheelbarrow on its side with a rake and a pile of autumn leaves next to it
  2. 2

    Remove lawn weeds

    Now you have a clean and tidy lawn to work with, it’s time to tackle those weeds. Weeds are every lawn’s enemy, so it’s important to keep on top of them so they don’t get out of control.

    There are a number of ways that you can tackle weeds – you can dig them out by hand with a weed puller or use a herbicide.

    For more information on the different ways to tackle weeds, take a look at our guide on how to weed your lawn.

    Person pointing at a weed on the lawn.
  3. 3

    Aerate your lawn

    With the weeds dealt with, now is the perfect time to aerate your lawn. Aerating a lawn is simply creating holes in your lawn that will allow water, air and nutrients to more easily penetrate the ground and get to your lawn’s roots.

    Aerating is something you can do yourself – all you need is an aerating tool. There are a variety of aerator tools available, just make sure you choose the right one for your size lawn.

    For more information on aerating, watch this quick and easy-to-follow video that outlines all the step you need to take.

    Bunnings team member aerating a lawn.
  4. 4

    Time to fertilise

    Fertilising your lawn is key to good growth and should be done twice a year – once in autumn and again in spring.

    There are different types of fertilisers available for different lawns. Once you have identified which lawn type you have, take a look at our guide on how to fertilise your lawn to find out which is the right fertiliser and how to apply it to your lawn.

    Person using fertiliser on a lawn.
  5. 5

    Don't forget to mow

    Now you’ve done all the hard work, all that’s left is to keep mowing your lawn regularly, although you won't need to do this as much during the colder weather. Here’s some advice on how to mow your lawn like a pro.
    Green Bunnings hammer
    Tip: Heading into winter, you'll want to raise your mower height by 1-2 settings.
    Team member mowing the lawn
  6. 6

    Ready to show your lawn some love?

    So, now you know how to get your lawn looking its best, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our huge range of lawn care products to find what you need.
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Health & Safety

Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.

When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.