Anyone who owns a lawn understands how much work it takes to keep it nice. You must care for it by watering it regularly, mowing it, and removing weeds. Mother Nature has “bestowed” a profusion of lawn weeds in Australia, many of which don’t appear like weeds, but they also have “specific needs” for removal.
Common Weeds in Australia and How to remove them
1- Oxalis (Oxalis Griffithii)
This broadleaf type of weed is active in the summer and spring seasons. The oxalis plant looks similar to the little three-leaf clovers that may be found in practically every yard, except for the tiny yellow blossoms, which are rather lovely.
There are numerous ways to control oxalis. To keep oxalis at bay, either handpick the weed and remove the entire root or have a dense lawn. A selective herbicide, like nutgrass, can be utilised.
2- Thistle (Cirsium)
This broadleaf weed is active in the summer and autumn seasons. Thistle has long, pointed leaves with multiple tiny holes grows to about three feet in height, and has gorgeous purple flowers.
Thistle is a particularly irritating weed. The most important thing you can do is have a regular mowing routine to keep the plant at bay.
Thistle can be physically removed or destroyed with a proper herbicide. Because you don’t want to destroy the excellent grass, simply treat specific portions of your lawn rather than spraying the entire area.
3- Bindii (Soliva sessilis)
This broadleaf weed is active during the winter season. Bindi weed is a small herbaceous perennial with long thorny leaves. It grows as a rosette with little flowers in the centre. Bindii weed is easily identified by its finely split leaves with sharp spines.
Bindii, like other weeds, can be removed manually or using a specialised weed killer.
4- Winter Grass (Poa annua L.)
This grass-type weed is active in the winter season. Winter grass has a grass-like look, is lime in colour, and is exceptionally soft to the touch. The seed heads are long and off-white.
Using fertiliser to maintain a healthy, lush lawn will help a lot with this problem. Again, if you need a quick fix, buy a weed killer designed to kill winter grass.
5- Lambs Tongue (Plantago Lanceolata)
This broadleaf weed is active in the summer. This plant grows in a rosette, has soft hairy leaves with no lobes, and long stalks with white flowers.
Like other broadleaf weeds, Lambs tongue can be physically removed or treated using a herbicide.
6- Plantain carrot (Daucus Carota)
This broadleaf weed is active in the spring season. It is one of the most easily recognisable lawn weeds with its tall, flower-like plant with a plethora of tiny white petals.
To remove wild carrot weed, use a powerful local pesticide that will kill the weed quickly while also keeping your lawn weed-free.
7- Chickweed (Stellaria Media)
This broadleaf weed is active in the winter and spring seasons. Chickweed is a relatively simple plant to identify, whether you are a rookie or a seasoned gardener.
It grows in clusters, has short stems with tiny teardrop-shaped leaves, and is quite soft to the touch. Chickweed has little white flowers with ten petals.
Chickweed may be removed from your lawn by removing it and aerating the exposed soil. An aerator or a shovel can be used to aerate the soil.
Make 2-3 inch cuts into the lawn every 50 centimetres with a shovel, then add fertiliser and weed killer. To guarantee that chickweed is destroyed as soon as possible, water thoroughly and frequently.
Conclusion
Caring for your lawn is a part of caring for your home and property. This is why it’s important to learn how to maintain your lawn and get tips and assistance from professionals.
This way, you can identify the weeds growing on your lawn depending on the season and the easiest ways to control or remove them.
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