Spring Buffalo Lawn Care: Buffalo-safe Weed Control, Feeding and Protecting from Curl Grubs

Spring warmth encourages vigorous buffalo growth, but it also triggers common broadleaf lawn weeds such as bindii, clover, cudweed and capeweed. The best approach is to tackle weeds early, before they flower, produce seeds and spread.

When it comes to controlling weeds in buffalo lawns, it's important to choose a weed killer that's safe for buffalo, as they can be sensitive to some formulations.  

Weed Control in One Easy Step

Yates Lawn Weed Killer Bindii & Clover Buffalo Lawn combines two selective weed killers to control a range of the most common broadleaf weeds in buffalo lawns. 

Benefits include:

• Formulated specially for buffalo lawns
• Can also be used on other lawns like kikuyu and couch
• Controls common lawn weeds including bindii, clover, dandelions and capeweed
• Treats 87 m² of lawn
• Convenient application with the Click & Grow garden care system
• The starter kit includes a reusable trigger

Alternatively, choose Yates Buffalo Pro Lawn Weedkiller Bindii & Clover in a handy 4 L hose-on applicator. 

Spring Tip: Treat weeds while they are actively growing for the best results and avoid mowing for 7 days before and after application. 

Curl grubs, the larvae of pests like the African black beetle, live in the soil and feed on lawn roots. Curl grub activity can peak during spring, leading to significant damage. Dense buffalo growth can mask symptoms of Curl Grub infestations and yellow patches may initially look like a nutrient deficiency. Affected lawn sections may feel spongy underfoot, in addition to becoming yellow or brown. 

Stop Damage Before It Starts

Yates Grub Kill & Protect for Lawns provides protection against common lawn-damaging pests including curl grubs.

Benefits include:

• Controls curl grubs, other lawn beetle larvae, and caterpillars like lawn armyworm
• Helps prevent root and leaf blade damage
• Protects lawn health during the peak spring growing season
• Easy application for preventative and curative treatment
• Provides up to 6 months of curl grub protection
• Safe to use on all lawn types, including buffalo 

Spring Tip: Check affected areas by lifting a section of turf and inspecting the soil beneath. You may also see birds pecking at the lawn, searching for grubs. Early curl grub treatment helps minimise lawn damage and speeds recovery.

For the best spring buffalo lawn results:

1. Buffalo-safe weed control - control broadleaf weeds with a buffalo-safe weed killer like Yates Lawn Weedkiller Bindii & Clover Buffalo Lawn Click & Grow or hose-on Yates Buffalo PRO Lawn Weedkiller Bindii & Clover
2. Feeding - feed with a Yates Dynamic Lifter Lawn Food & Soil Improver Click & Grow pouch or Yates Dynamic Lifter Lawn Food & Soil Improver Granules.
3. Protection - protect against curl grubs with Yates Grub Kill & Protect for Lawns

By focusing on these three essential lawn care jobs, you'll be well on your way to a thicker, greener and healthier buffalo lawn this spring.

• Why do buffalo lawns need different care? Buffalo lawns are prized for their soft texture and shade tolerance, but they can be sensitive to some weed killers. That's why it's important to use buffalo-safe products that control common weeds without harming your lawn.
• Can I use Yates Weed'n'Feed on a buffalo lawn? Yes, but it must be the buffalo safe version, Yates Weed'n'Feed Buffalo Lawn Weed Killer & Fertiliser. 
• How do I kill clover in a buffalo lawn? You can control clover and other broadleaf weeds like bindii, dandelions and capeweed in buffalo lawns with Yates Lawn Weed Killer Bindii & Clover Buffalo Lawn.
• Why is my buffalo lawn discoloured in winter? It can be common for buffalo lawns to develop a purple tinge in winter. Warmer temperatures in spring, together with regular feeding, will help promote a greener lawn. 
• What's the best way to feed my buffalo lawn? A specially formulated lawn fertiliser, like Yates Dynamic Lifter Lawn Food & Soil Improver, is the best fertiliser for buffalo lawns. 
• Do curl grubs affect buffalo lawns? Yes, curl grubs, the larvae of beetles like the African black beetle, can damage lawns by chewing through their roots. Buffalo lawns can be protected from curl grubs with Yates Grub Kill & Protect for Lawns.