Gardenmakers Guide to a Lush Lawn
Is your lawn looking a little worse for wear after winter? Bring your backyard back to life...it's like spring cleaning for your yard. With our quick tips and product guide, we'll help you transform your tired patch into a lush lawn.
Spring Cleaning Your Lawn
Aerate: Core your lawn to improve drainage and airflow.
Rake: Remove dead grass, leaves, and debris with an Xcel Rake 14T or try the Truper Leaf Plastic Head Rake for effortless leaf removal.
Topdress: Fill in any dips or low spots with Lawn Topdressing Mix for a level playing field for backyard cricket and picnics.
Weed Control: Target those pesky weeds with a product like RoundUp for Lawns, NZLA Etho, NZLA Meso, Kiwicare Turfclean Ultra
Moss Control: Moss loves damp conditions. Fight back with Lawn Moss Control Sulphate of Iron for a greener, moss-free lawn.
Feed Your Lawn for Lushness
Fertilise: Nourish your lawn with a slow-release fertiliser for long-lasting results. Products such as:
CLS Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser
Premium MesaTurf Fertiliser
NZLA All Seasons Slow Release Fertiliser
NZLA All Seasons N + Slow Release
Establish a new lawn or overseed
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If you are planning to establish a new lawn or your lawn is looking patchy, consider overseeding with a quality seed option to suit your yard, the aspect, and how fine or hardy you may want your lawn:
Perennial Ryegrass: Includes NZLA Dark Perennial Rye, NZLA Midnight Dark Ryegrass, and NZLA Perennial Rye Lawn Seed—ideal for quick establishment, rich dark coloring, and hard-wearing durability.
Fescue Varieties: Includes NZLA Elfin Tall Fescue, excellent for deep rooting and drought tolerance, and NZLA Ultimate Fine Fescue Lawn Seed (preferred for a fine, manicured finish).
Specialty Blends (also available in bulk 25kg bags): For great value, high-performing seed, our popular Specialty Legacy Lawn Seed or Specialty Traditional Lawn Seed is a favourite with retail and commercial customers alike.
Maintaining Your Masterpiece
Watering
Water deeply and infrequently, especially during hot summer months. Truper Oscillating Sprinkler for even and efficient watering.
Mowing: Mow regularly at the recommended height for your grass type. A sharp mower blade is key to a clean cut.
Grub Control: What helps to keep those pesky critters at bay:
Acelepryn GR Insecticide
Kiwicare Lawnpro Protect
NZLA Grub+
Fungus Control: NZLA Fungus Pro protects from a wide range of fungal lawn diseases, including Red Thread, Fusarium, Brown Patch, Melting Out, Greasy Spot, Fairy Rings, and Mushrooms.
Love your Lawn
Not only does a healthy lawn uplift the visual impression of your property...you'll enjoy the satisfaction of creating an outdoor space you can be proud of. Who doesn't enjoy walking barefoot on a lawn that's been well cared for :)
At Gardenmakers Landscape Supplies, we have everything you need for a thriving lawn. Explore our extensive collection of lawn care products from top brands like CLS, Kiwicare, NZLA (New Zealand Lawn Addicts), TUI, and more.