23/07/2026
🌱 Keeping lawns healthy through the dry spell
The continued hot, dry weather has really taken its toll on lawns, with many turning brown or appearing dormant. While this can look alarming, the good news is that most established lawns will recover well once cooler, wetter conditions return.
In preparation for that recovery, I'm currently applying my Summer Treatment (T3), which includes:
✅ A drought-safe (scorch-free) granular fertiliser to provide essential nutrients without the risk of burning the grass.
✅ A liquid seaw**d tonic to help reduce stress and support healthy root development.
As conditions are simply too hot and dry, I'll avoid spot spraying w**ds. Herbicides are less effective when w**ds are under drought stress and can place additional stress on the lawn.
Why this approach?
Rather than chasing a short-term improvement, I'm focusing on giving lawns what they need to recover when the rain arrives. The slow-release fertiliser and seaw**d will be in place, ready to get to work as soon as there's enough moisture in the soil.
If your lawn is looking brown, try not to worry. In most cases, it's simply protecting itself by going dormant, and with a little patience, it should bounce back as conditions improve.
🌿 Ross - Lawnwise
