Winterising Your Lawn in Queensland: How to Keep It Healthy Through the Cooler Months

As the temperatures drop in Queensland, your lawn’s growth starts to slow — but that doesn’t mean your lawn care should come to a halt. Winter may be milder here compared to southern states, but lawns still need attention to stay healthy, green, and ready for a strong comeback in spring.

At Emerge Property Services, we know how Queensland’s subtropical climate affects your grass, and we’re here to share our expert tips on winterising your lawn the right way.

1. Mow Less, But Don’t Stop

During winter, lawn growth slows due to cooler temperatures and reduced daylight hours. You can reduce mowing frequency — usually every 3–4 weeks is enough — but avoid letting the grass grow too long, as this can lead to fungal problems and thatch build-up.

Pro Tip: Raise your mower height slightly in winter. This protects the grass crown and helps retain more sunlight for photosynthesis.

2. Feed Your Lawn with a Slow-Release Fertiliser

A good-quality slow-release fertiliser applied in early winter gives your lawn the nutrients it needs to stay resilient. Look for a product high in potassium to strengthen roots and improve stress tolerance.

Avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers in winter — they encourage leaf growth, which the lawn can’t sustain in the cooler months.

3. Keep Weeds Under Control

Weeds can thrive in winter when your lawn is dormant. Keeping them in check early will prevent a full-blown weed invasion by spring. Hand-pulling and selective herbicides are both good options, depending on the extent of the problem.

If you’re unsure which herbicide is safe for your lawn type, get in touch with us 

4. Avoid Overwatering

Queensland winters can bring rain and dew, so watering requirements drop significantly. Overwatering not only wastes water but can promote disease and root rot.

As a general rule, only water if the soil is dry, and do it early in the morning to reduce evaporation and fungal risk.

5. Aerate Compacted Soil

If your lawn sees a lot of foot traffic, winter is a good time to aerate the soil. Aeration improves drainage and allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the root zone — especially important when the grass is under stress.

You can DIY with a garden fork, but for best results, our team can provide professional lawn aeration services.

6. Keep Leaves and Debris Off the Lawn

Fallen leaves and garden debris can block sunlight, smother grass, and invite disease. A quick rake or leaf blower once a week will keep your lawn clear and allow it to “breathe.”

Let Emerge Property Services Help You Prepare Your Lawn for Winter

Whether it's mowing, aerating, fertilising, or weeding — we can help maintain your lawn through winter so it’s in top shape when spring arrives.

Based in Ipswich, Queensland, Emerge Property Services offers reliable and affordable lawn care tailored to our local climate.

✅ Book a winter lawn care service today📞 Call us 0413 963 922 or contact us here