IT'S OFFICIALLY time to scour the BBQ and dig out the gazebo, summer has arrived and it's bringing the garden parties with it.
But before you consider packing your backyard with friends, family and an inflatable paddling pool for the kiddies, you'll want to make sure the lawn is in tip-top shape.
If you're not sure how your grass is getting on, this pro guide will tell you exactly what's wrong with your lawn and how to put it right, all based on the colour.
Gardening expert and director of Easy Garden Irrigation, Sean Lade, revealed what different grass colours say about the state of your lawn.
Green
Not only a good sign on traffic lights, green is all systems go in the garden too - as it means you're doing a great job.
Sean said: "The darker the green, the healthier your lawn is.
"You shouldn't expect your grass to be a dark green 24/7, but this is a sign that you lawn is very happy and healthy."
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Yellow
If your lawn is yellow it probably means it's been too hot and needs some more water.
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Sean said: "Your lawn is deficient of chlorophyll and could do with a little care.
"This is to be expected in hot and dry conditions. Now would be the perfect time to give your lawn a good soaking to get it looking its best."
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Brown/red
A lawn that's got a brown/red tinge is not in great shape and Sean explained that this means you need to take action straight away.
The expert said: "This is a sign the grass is stressed and you should take action as soon as possible.
"A brown colour is usually a sign that the grass is dormant, a natural protection mechanism for grass to withstand weather changes.
"Grass is very tolerant and can recover from stress with just a bit of care and a regular watering regimen."
Orange
Worst still, orange is an alarming colour for your grass and means that a fungus is loose.
Sean explained: "Orange is not a natural colour found in grass. This is a sign that your grass is suffering from rust disease.
"The orange colour comes from the fungi spores on the leaves. This comes about in wet and warm conditions and when the grass has not been cared for properly.
"This can kill the leaves of your turf, but in general, will not kill the entire turf plant.
"To control this, invest in some lawn fertiliser, mow your turf properly, maintain good drainage and water your turf properly to the guidelines above."
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Silver/blue
And finally silver/blue coloured grass is very bad news.
Sean said: "When turf turns a silverey blue, it is dead. At this stage, there is no recovery."
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