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Lawn Care Throughout The Year

This short guide should help you maintain your lawn throughout the year.

Winter To Spring

January

Try to avoid using and walking on the lawn too much at this time of year, especially when wet or frosty. Remove any fallen leaves, do not let them build up too much as they can damage the grass if left.

February

When conditions allow, spike (aerate) any wet areas on the lawn and add some horticultural sharp sand.

Take a look at your lawn mower, and check it over. It is good to make sure it is serviced and in working condition.

Towards the end of the month, if the lawn surface is dry, run the mower over the lawn and take off the tips of the grass. Setting the cutting height at 25mm. Do not cut if a frost is forecast in the following days.

March

Start to mow your lawn regularly at a height of 25mm, when the surface is dry. If your lawn contains finer grasses, reduce the height to 15mm. Avoid cutting your lawn too short - doing this will damage the grass and prevent good growth.

Make sure the blades of your lawn mower stay sharp. The lawn will turn brown if the grass is not cut cleanly.

Do not leave grass cuttings on the lawn, as these will cause thatch to build up.

Thatch is one of the most common lawn problems and is a continual build up of dead and decaying vegetation that acts like a barrier between the surface and the root zone of the grass plant.

If you notice thatch, you must rake it out.

Apply mosskiller if not done in late winter.

You may choose to oversow your lawn with fresh grass seed, this can help to repair any areas of damage.

April

Increase the frequency of mowing according to the weather conditions and grass growth

Feed your lawn with a spring/summer fertiliser that is high in nitrogen

Any large areas of weeds can be treated wit a suitable weed killer. It is easier to treat the whole lawn rather then trying to pick out individual weeds.

Reseed any worn or bare patches of your lawn.