Extended water logging, followed by soil and sediment left behind once waters receded, were some of the threats to lawn, the Echuca-based turf company said.
They suggested some steps that could be taken to help grass recover.
“If your lawn has been impacted by the recent rains or flooding events, there are a number of steps you can take to aid in the recovery process,” Coolabah Turf Farm Manager Dave Geltch said.
“When the rain has passed and flowing water is no longer present, try to drain away any excess water as best you can by aerating your lawn with a garden fork to alleviate moisture and allow oxygen into the roots.”
Following that, Mr Geltch said it was important to get rid of as much water and rubbish that might be on lawns as possible.
“Try also to divert water away from the turf where possible, and remove all debris that may restrict direct sunlight to the grass,” he said.
“If there’s lots of mud and river silt smothering the grass, remove what you can by hand, wearing gloves, or try using a high-pressure hose to blast as much of the sediment off the lawn so the grass blades are unobstructed.”
Even with water and debris removed, Mr Geltch said there were still long-term risks that people needed to watch out for with their lawn.
“Keep an eye out for turf disease due to excessive moisture, and handweed, or spot treat any weeds that have popped up,” he said.
“Also look for signs of your lawn being hydrophobic where the water is repelled by the soil and pooling rather than absorbing quickly, and if required, apply a wetting agent.
“It’s really important to avoid any activities that could lead to additional stress for your lawn such as dethatching, fertilising or topdressing until conditions are drier and you are seeing signs of growth.
“As soon as it’s dry enough, mow the lawn at your normal mowing height to help promote healthy lateral growth for recovery. And once your lawn is showing signs of recovery, then you can fertilise and target any emerging weeds more aggressively.”
For further advice or support to help get your lawn back on track, call the team at Coolabah Turf on 1800 055 515.
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