Lawn mowing in Perth follows the seasons. Our sandy soil and hot summers suit grasses such as kikuyu, couch and buffalo, and those grasses slow down through winter, so mowing, feeding and aeration have to follow the calendar. Our lawn mowing and lawn care service covers regular mowing, edging, fertilising, aeration, weed treatment and one-off clean-ups for homes and strata complexes. We are a family-owned business that has served Perth since 2009.
Lawn mowing Perth: what’s included
- Regular mowing, set to how fast your lawn is growing and the season.
- Edging around paths, garden beds and driveways.
- Fertilising, using a feeding program that suits your grass and sandy soil.
- Aeration and thatch removal to relieve compaction and build-up.
- Weed treatment and spraying.
- Garden clean-ups, including leaf litter and green waste removal.
- One-off clean-ups as well as ongoing programs.
How a lawn care program works
- Set the program. A program is set up to suit your grass type, the shade on your lawn and how much foot traffic it takes.
- Regular visits. Mowing, edging and clean-ups run on a schedule agreed with you, adjusted through the seasons.
- Seasonal treatments. Aeration, feeding and weed control go on at the times the lawn can use them.
Mowing, aeration and the Perth season
Mowing height matters. The University of Western Australia advises against mowing too short, because it weakens the lawn. Mowing frequency also changes with the season, so a lawn needs fewer cuts in winter than in spring.
Aeration relieves compaction and helps water and air reach the roots. Premier Lawns Perth advises aerating once or twice a year, depending on how compacted the soil is, and says spring is the best time, as the lawn comes out of its dormant winter period. After a thatch treatment, wait until you can see clear new green growth before mowing again, usually two to four weeks.
Watering supports the lawn. UWA advises watering on your allocated days, ideally early morning or late afternoon, and out of direct sun, so less water is lost to evaporation. Water Corporation notes that most Perth gardens need about 10 millimetres of water twice a week in summer to stay healthy. If the sprinklers are the problem, see our reticulation installation and repairs in Perth service.
Choosing the right lawn for Perth
UWA names kikuyu, couch and buffalo grass as the most suitable grasses for Perth’s climate. Grass needs sun, though, so it will not grow under shady trees. For those spots, UWA suggests other groundcovers, such as native running postman. If your lawn is thin in shade, we can advise whether a different groundcover suits the area better before you replant. For a new lawn, see our lawn and turf installation in Perth service, and for shaded or worn areas, synthetic turf in Perth is another option.
Mowing and clean-ups for homes and strata
Our lawn care work covers both homes and strata complexes. We also maintain strata properties, so call us if you manage a complex and want to talk through its common areas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best lawn for Perth?
The University of Western Australia names kikuyu, couch and buffalo grass as the most suitable for Perth’s climate. The right choice depends on how much shade and foot traffic the lawn gets and how much water you want to use. We can advise which grass suits your yard before you buy turf or plan a renovation.
When should I fertilise and aerate my lawn in Perth?
Aeration is usually best in spring, when the lawn comes out of its winter dormancy. Most lawns benefit from aeration once a year, and compacted or heavily used areas may need it twice. Fertilising is part of our lawn care and garden maintenance services; call us and we will talk through what your lawn needs.
How often should a garden be maintained?
Often enough to keep the lawn and beds healthy through the growing season, which means more visits in spring and summer than in winter. Call us and we will talk through what your garden needs.
Do you do one-off clean-ups?
Yes. We do one-off garden clean-ups as well as ongoing programs, including leaf litter and green waste removal.
What does garden maintenance include?
Our garden maintenance Perth service covers lawn mowing, weeding, pruning, fertilising, reticulation, mulching and clean-ups. We also offer soil rejuvenation for Perth’s sandy soil, and plant selection and installation.
Suburbs we serve
Maida Vale, Kalamunda, Forrestfield, High Wycombe, Lesmurdie, Gooseberry Hill, Mundaring, Midland, Guildford, Bassendean and across the Perth metro area.
Where we work: landscaping Maida Vale, Kalamunda, Forrestfield, Midland, Mundaring and Claremont and the western suburbs.
Read more: Perth lawn care calendar.
Ready to get your lawn back on track? Get a free quote or call us on 0429 922 446. We are based at 19 Ravenswood Rd, Maida Vale WA 6057. Our staff are fully insured and police cleared, and we are rated 4.9 stars from 35 Google reviews.