Basic Maintenance Guidelines For Your Kikuyu Lawn (1)

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BASIC MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES FOR YOUR KIKUYU LAWN
Kikuyu is a warm-season grass, hugely popular in
Australian lawns and sports fields. It originated
in East Africa, but now it is cultivated in
several other parts of the globe, including
Australia. It is used across the nation due to
its ability to grow rapidly. It forms a dense,
lush carpet-like cover and quickly gives a green
look to your lawn. However, just like any other
turf, Kikuyu also requires regular maintenance.
SOME ESSENTIAL KIKUYU GRASS CARE TIPS ARE
DISCUSSED HERE
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SOIL PREPARATION

• Soil preparation plays a significant role in the
  successful thriving of Kikuyu grass.
• It mainly involves removing vegetation like weeds
  and old grass from this soil.
• Once the area is clear, you can aerate the soil
  or lose it using a garden fork or a rototiller.
• This step improves drainage and allows the roots
  of Kikuyu grass and palmetto buffalo grass to
  penetrate the soil easily.

SOIL PREPARATION

• Kikuyu grass has a very high water requirement,
  and regular watering is needed for good health.
• You must water deeply and infrequently to
  encourage deep grass roots.
• This method will make Kikuyu grass more resistant
  to drought-like conditions.
• Watering early in the morning is recommended to
  minimise evaporation.
• Over-watering is not recommended, as it leads to
  shallow root growth and an increased risk of
  diseases.

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FERTILISER APPLICATION TIPS

• Fertiliser is essential for the health and
  wellness of Kikuyu grass and palmetto buffalo
  grass.
• Applying balanced fertilisers with the correct
  ratio of NPK or Nitrogen, Phosphorus and
  Potassium is recommended.
• This promotes healthy green foliage and a robust
  root system.
• You can fertilise the Kikuyu lawn early in spring
  or late in summer.

MOWING-RELATED GUIDELINES

• Regular mowing is crucial to maintaining your
  Kikuyu lawn's health and overall looks.
• You will have to set the mower blades to a height
  of 2 or 3 inches to prevent scalping.
• This also encourages deep-root growth.
• You must not cut more than one-third of the
  grass.
• Thatch build-up should be avoided, as it
  increases susceptibility to pests and diseases.

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WEED-CONTROL TIPS

• Weeds in the Kikuyu lawn can remove all the
  nutrients, water and sunlight.
• Keeping them in control is mandatory, and this
  means weed growth should be eliminated either
  manually or by using herbicides.
• Herbicide application-related instructions must
  be followed strictly to avoid any damage to the
  grass.

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