Repairing Your Lawn after heavy rain

Has your backyard just had a bath courtesy of Queensland's latest downpour? No worries!

Here's your go-to guide for getting your turf tip-top after a soaking.

Step 1: Patience is a Virtue, Mate

First off, don't go making a splash on your soggy lawn. Give it a spell to let the water drain away naturally. It's like waiting for your favourite brew – good things come to those who wait. This chill period helps you spot any dodgy drainage spots without turning your yard into a slip 'n slide.

Step 2: Keep Off the Grass, Will Ya?

Your lawn's had a rough go. Walking on it now is like hopping on a mate's back when they're already carrying three slabs of beer – not a great idea. Minimise foot traffic to prevent the soil from packing down tighter than a packed Suncorp Stadium on Origin day. 

Step 3: Give it a Breather

If the soil's as compact as a car park at the local footy match, it's time to aerate. Whether you're strapping on those spiky sandals or hiring the big guns (aerating equipment), letting your lawn breathe is key. It's all about getting air, water, and nutrients down to the roots.

Step 4: Mow with Mojo

Seeing brown patches? Before you go chopping your lawn down like you're shearing a sheep, after heavy rain, less is more. Just a trim off the top to keep it from getting stressed. Think of it as a tidy-up, not a full makeover.

Step 5: Check Your Soil's Vibe

Too much rain can leave your soil as sour as a lemon. Grab a pH test to see if it's more acidic than your aunty's pavlova. If things are out of whack, a seaweed booster like Seasol can get it back to being as balanced as a surfer at Snapper Rocks.

 Step 6: Fertilise, But Don't Go Overboard

Your lawn might be hungrier for nutrients than a teenager after footy practice. But hold your horses! Overdoing the fertiliser is like pouring too much tomato sauce on your snag – a mess. Halve your usual dose to avoid burning your grass.

Step 7: Watch for Party Crashers

Heavy rain can wash away your pre-emergent in the soil, as well as bring in weeds, so you might get some unwelcome guests like lawn grubs, weeds, and moss turning up. Keep an eye out and show them the door with the right treatment, but always check the guest list (i.e., make sure it's safe for your type of grass).

BONUS STEP: Waterlogging = Easy Levelling Later

Heavy rain pooling on top of your lawn makes it really easy to see where the low spots in your yard are. Make note of them, and give those areas a good topsoil afterwards or in the spring to level it out.

Following these steps will have your lawn bouncing back quicker than a cricket ball on a hard pitch. And remember, The Turf Shed team is here to help with all your turf triumphs and troubles. Let's turn those after-rain frowns upside down and get your lawn looking sharper than a shearer's shears! Cheers to that!