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Lawn Care Calendar

JANUARY TO MARCH

Not a lot to do to the lawn during this period, the grass growth is slowed right down because of the cold conditions. Try to stay off the lawn if it is covered in frost or very wet. Perhaps get the lawn mower serviced ready for spring.

MARCH

Time to get the lawn mower out of hibernation and dusted off ready to make the first cut of the season. The smell of fresh grass clippings having been a distant memory will stimulate the senses and bring back memories of warmer days. Don't be too harsh with your first clip, set the mower high and just remove the top. If your lawn is prone to worm casts then brush off before mowing with a besom broom.

SPRING

You will need to mow the lawn at least once a week now. Gradually reduce the height of cut to the desired level.

Feed the lawn with a nitrogen based fertiliser. This will green up and thicken up the lawn. If any weeds have invaded the lawn use a weed and feed. If you have bare areas (perhaps where leaves have laid) then scratch over with a spring tine rake and throw down some grass seed or for instant results with no risk of weeds patch in with new turf.

SUMMER

Mow once or twice a week depending on weather conditions. Apply another nitrogen rich lawn feed to keep the lawn really green. If a few persistent weeds remain use a spot treatment. If the weather turns hot and dry keep the cutting height up and use a sprinkler early morning or in the evening to keep the lawn healthy.

SEPTEMBER

Mow once a week and feed with autumn fertiliser. If you notice the appearance of large numbers of crane fly then treat the lawn for leather jackets (crane fly larvae), these do a lot of damage by eating the grass roots (Bayer 'Lawn Grub Killer' is a available in most garden centres and through us).

You should also spike the lawn to relieve compaction and introduce oxygen.

SEPTEMBER ONWARDS

Remove any leaves as they fall. Mow the grass until temperatures dictate otherwise. Over sow or re-turf the lawn if necessary if bare patches have appeared due to heavy use.

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