GARDENING
Rockingham
Autumn Tips
Lightly prune
Drop the height
Lawn Resilience & Winter Readiness A Perth lawn needs more than just a mow in autumn; it needs a defensive strategy. The Final Feed: Apply a slow-release, granular fertiliser high in potassium, such as Baileys 3.1.1 Plus, before the temperature drops too far. This builds the root strength necessary to survive the winter dormancy. Pre-Emergent Strike: This is the critical window to apply pre-emergent herbicides like Barricade to stop winter weeds (like Wintergrass and Bindii) before they even germinate. Mower Maintenance: Gradually raise your mower blades. Longer grass blades allow for better photosynthesis during shorter days and help shade out competing weeds. Rose Care Tips: L ight Pruning: Perform a light trim in early autumn to encourage a late flush of flowers about 55 days later. Remove spent blooms and trim stems by 15–30 cm. Fertilizer : Apply organic fertilizer in early autumn to feed the plant for its last blooming phase, but avoid excessive feeding in late autumn. Planting the Future Finally, autumn is the premier time to plant native species and fruit trees. Planting now allows these additions to establish their root systems through the wet winter months, ensuring they are tough enough to face their first Perth summer next year.
Plant Fruit Trees
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