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The 4 Ways You’re Keeping Your Lawn Green This Winter…

We hear this every winter:

“But it’s not even growing—should I bother doing anything to my lawn right now?”

Totally fair question. But here’s the thing…

Winter is not a time to switch off completely.

Sure, your mower is collecting dust, the lawn’s barely growing, and there’s more Netflix than sunlight. But what you do (or don’t do) in winter has everything to do with how fresh, green and weed-free your lawn looks in spring.

Let’s break it down…

1. Weeds Never Sleep. Kill Them Now.

Your grass is taking a well-earned nap, and weeds like bindii, clover, and winter grass see it as an open invitation to move in.

The trick? Stop them before they seed to prevent FUTURE weed issues.

Because next season, they’ll be back—multiplied, stronger, and ten times more annoying.

Products like Bow and Arrow Herbicide, All Purpose Weed Control, and Amgrow Winter Grass Killer are great options to knock them out safely while your turf is dormant.

2. Your Lawn’s Lost Its Colour? That’s Normal. (But There’s a Trick.)

Warm season lawns lose their colour in winter. That’s the trade off for having a more sustainable lawn.

Frost, cold mornings, and lack of sun = a bit of browning. Especially in exposed areas like nature strips.

But here’s the solution:

ColourGuard. It’s like makeup for your lawn, but better.

It’s a natural, safe pigment that restores a healthy green hue instantly—without growth, without fuss. You’ll go from “sad lawn vibes” to “how the heck is yours still green?” in minutes.

3. Don’t Water (Much). Seriously.

We all know how wet Winter can be.

Excess moisture can cause a number of issues including disease and damage to both the leaf and roots of lawns.

If you really want to be extra (no judgment here), you can lightly water just before sunrise to minimise frost damage. But otherwise, let nature do its thing.

4. Lift Your Mowing Height. Then Back Away Slowly.

No need for frequent mowing right now. In fact, less is more.

But if you do need to mow, raise the height a notch or two.

Here’s why:

• Longer leaf = more surface area for sunlight = more energy.

• Taller grass helps protect your lawn from frost.

• Mowing too low can “scalp” the lawn and brown it out fast.

During the cooler months, only mow if absolutely necessary. If mowing is required only mow on the highest setting, taking the tip of the leaf off.

So no, winter’s not the “do nothing” season.

It’s the “set yourself up for success” season.

Get on top of these small tweaks now, and when spring rolls around, you’ll be that neighbour—the one with the lush, emerald lawn that somehow looks like it never left summer.

Not bad for a little cold-weather care, right?

If you need any of these products, or even a whole new winter-ready lawn, feel free to go to our website www.lilydaleinstantlawn.com.au or call us at 03 8592 7376