When it comes to turf supplies, Kikuyugrass is one of the popular options that Australian households grow on their lawn. This grass offers several advantages over other supplies such as quick establishment, drought tolerance as well as its innate resistance to damage. Nonetheless, even with its high durability, kikuyugrass does need some care. Failure to maintain it will lead to bald patches on your lawn that will inevitably become a blight to your landscape. The following is a list of handy maintenance tips to keep your Kikuyugrass healthy and verdant.

Routine mowing

Not only is Kikuyu turf a fast spreader; it also is capable of withstanding arid conditions. Hence, this type of grass has an exponential growth rate when compared to other kinds of turf that you may choose to plant. While this quick growth guarantees your yard will always have grass, it also means that your landscape can be prone to looking unkempt if the grass is not mowed on a regular basis. It is advisable to mow this grass variety more frequently than other types of grass. The routine mowing also functions to enhance root growth while eliminating the risk of thatch accumulating on your lawn.

Watch out for soil compaction

For your Kikuyugrass to remain healthy, you need to make sure that the soil is not compacted. Compacted soil causes the roots to become suffocated, which in turn will lead to patches of dead grass. To avoid soil compaction, it is best to keep the soil aerated. Aeration not only functions to ensure the roots are receiving sufficient air, but it also improves the water distribution to the roots. Soil aeration is especially beneficial when each season changes so that your Kikuyugrass will thrive all year round. Lastly, engage in fertilisation too as you aerate the soil to boost nutrition for your Kikuyuturf.

Avoid overwatering

As aforementioned, Kikuyugrass is a drought-resistant variety of turf. Therefore, it does not require excessive irrigation for it to thrive. A mistake some people make is assuming that since Australia is enduring a drought, they need to keep watering their grass. While newly established Kikuyugrass will require a significant amount of water to keep the soil most, once the turf has taken it is imperative to minimise the frequency at which you water the grass. Overwatering of this turf can cause the roots to rot, which will eventually compromise your landscape. 

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