How to Choose the Right Fertiliser for Your Lawn
Maintaining a healthy, vibrant lawn involves smart fertiliser choices, especially in Australia, where soil and weather conditions vary. Whether you’re bringing your lawn back to life or keeping it strong through the seasons, you need the right fertiliser for your lawn. There are a variety of different grass types, these can include
warm and cool season grass. Understanding what type of grass type you have is the first step in selecting the best lawn fertiliser for your garden. FarmCare Mullumbimby is here to help guide you on how to choose the right fertiliser for your gardening needs.
Why Picking the Best Lawn Fertiliser Matters
Australia has many climates and soil types. Choosing the right lawn fertiliser for your grass is important for keeping your lawn healthy and strong. To help make your grass more resilient against the changing climate, disease pressure and weed growth, you need to understand your grass needs.
Your lawn needs specific nutrients, primarily nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), to thrive. If you are unsure about what your soil needs, it's best to conduct a soil test to understand your lawn’s nutrient deficiencies. This can help you choose the right N-P-K ratio for your fertiliser that will boost growth and improve colour.
When choosing a fertiliser for your lawn, there are fast-release chemical fertilisers and slow-release organic fertilisers. Both options have benefits for long-term health and sustainability.
Fast-release Chemical Fertiliser
A fast-release fertiliser is a soluble fertiliser that delivers a rapid and immediate dose of nutrients to your turf. Typically water-soluble, this fast-release fertiliser is ideal for remedying deficiencies, growing new lawns or a boost in providing essential nutrients.
Slow-release Organic Fertiliser
A slow-organic fertiliser gradually releases essential nutrients over a course of time. Slow release fertilisers naturally break down into the soil by decomposing.
Tailoring to Your Grass Type
Buffalo Lawns – Best Buffalo Lawn Fertiliser
Buffalo grass is a popular, warm-season grass type variety that thrives with slow‑release N-rich fertilisers. Buffalo grass is a dense, coarse-textured lawn known for its thick texture and tolerance to wear and weeds. Look for granular blends in the Richgro lawn range, including feed‑and‑weed products that suppress weeds while improving lawn health. These deliver steady growth without overstimulating your turf.
Kikuyu Lawns – Best Lawn Fertiliser for Kikuyu
Kikuya grass is another warm-season grass type variety that is a common choice for many Australian backyards thanks to its ability to thrive in very poor soil conditions. Kikuyu grass needs high nitrogen but grows fast, so a balanced slow‑release formula is ideal. Many Richgro lawn feeds provide even nutrition and avoid excessive thatch buildup.
Determining the Best Time to Fertilise Your Lawn
Timing your fertiliser applications is crucial. These are generally regarded as the best times to fertilise lawn in Australia:
Early spring - Winter often leaves lawns dormant, stressed, and lacking nutrients. Fertilising in early spring replenishes the soil and gives your grass the nutrients it needs to stimulate recovery, promote growth and build resilience.
Late summer to early autumn - As the intense summer heat eases, your lawn begins to slow its rapid growth and prepare for the cooler seasons. Fertilising at this time is important because this encourages root development and maintain colour and thickness.
What’s Available at FarmCare?
At FarmCare, we stock quality fertiliser products from:
Richgro - Iconic Australian brand providing lawn-focused slow‑release granules, liquid feeds, and hybrid feed‑and‑weed blends. These products suit a range of lawn types and include soil conditioners designed for local conditions.
Nutri‑Tech Solutions (NTS) - Advanced biological fertiliser blends like Life Force® Gold Pellets™ and Nutri‑Kelp™. These offer soil biology support alongside nutrition for healthier, longer‑term lawn performance.
Selecting Suitable Products at FarmCare
Richgro Feed & Weed Fertiliser (granular or liquid form)
Ideal for Buffalo or Kikuyu lawns, provides a nitrogen boost while controlling broadleaf weeds. Richgro blends are tailored for local soil conditions and deliver reliable results without overfeeding.
Richgro Lawn Feed Granules
A slow-release lawn fertiliser suitable for regular maintenance, supporting steady green growth and root health over the growing season.
Nutri-Tech Solutions Life Force® Gold Pellets™ or Nutri‑Kelp™
For home gardeners seeking soil and microbial health improvement, these bio‑enhanced fertilisers deliver sustained nutrition, ideal following aeration or topdressing to support holistic lawn health.
How to Apply Fertiliser
- Use a spreader or shaker for even application.
- Sweep evenly over the lawn and water in lightly (if not a slow-release formula).
- Ensure even coverage to avoid patchy growth.
- Store unused fertiliser in a cool, dry place away from pets and children.
Ready to Feed Your Lawn?
At FarmCare, we stock a range of trusted fertiliser brands designed to withstand the Australian conditions. If you’re searching for the best fertiliser to suit your lawn, our team of experts at FarmCare Mullumbimby can recommend the best lawn fertiliser for Australian lawns and local conditions. Contact us today!
