Caring for your lawn throughout the year
Winter – Try to stay off the grass especially when the lawn is frozen or waterlogged. Keep the lawn free of debris such as leaves as these can cause mould in frost and snow. You can look at a winter fertiliser. Cut the lawn with a mid to high height on the mower, leaving the lawn slightly longer. You should stop cutting after the first frost so mid to late November when growth stops and resume late February to March time when growth resumes.
Spring – Begin to cut grass on a dry day and assess whether scarification could be a benefit to your lawn. Start a fertilising and weed killing programme.
Summer – In long dry spells ensure your lawn is watered, it’s best to give one good soaking than water lightly every day as it encourages the roots to go deeper. Try to rotate garden furniture to allow air flow to the lawn. Cut once a week or assess whether 2 cuts are needed depending on weather and rainfall. Remember, the more cuts your lawn has and the better you take care of it - the lusher your grass will be.
Autumn – Avoid cutting the lawn as short and avoid a build up of leaves. Keeping the lawn longer is best for the lawn at this time of year as growth slows down.
We recommend using a local lawn care company to help treat diseases and keep your lawn healthy.
Our pre turf can be used all year round (on the exception of very hot weather and droughts) to give your lawn the boost and nutrients to keep it healthy and looking nice and green.
Cutting your lawn regularly helps to reduce weeds and disease and encourages a thicker, fuller stronger and healthier lawn.
Authored by Andrew Steven, director of City Garden Service who first established the business in 1968 and has invaluable knowledge and first had experience.