Lawn Tips
                                             
January

  • Not much lawn work to be done at the beginning of the year.

  • Stay off the lawn at this time, because it can harm the lawn walking on frozen or
    waterlogged turf.

  • Rake up leaves.

February

  • Lawn care begins in this month.

  • All types of preparation for seeding and turfing can be carried out now, if the weather is
    suitable.

  • Turfing



March / April

  • Lawn work really starts this month.

  • Cut the grass high - the first cut should just remove the top of the grass, cutting too close
    can result in yellowing.

  • Light rolling.

  • Moss killer can be applied now.

  • Grass can be aerated now, in preparation for feed and weed

  • This is the best month to feed and weed - make sure the grass and weeds are actively
    growing before you do this.

  • Lawn sand should be applied now.

  • Rake out the dead moss 2-3 weeks later.

  • Mow frequently but not too low depending on your type of grass.

  • Re-seeding and turfing patches of worn or dead grass is ideal in April.

May

  • Increase the frequency of mowing - once a week and lower the cut gradually.

  • Selective moss killer and weed killer can be used now to kill anything not killed by the earlier
    feed and weed - make sure the weather conditions are suitable to do this -  a fine still day is
    best.

  • Irrigation may be necessary if it is dry.

June

  • The grass should now be cut once a week  - if there is a dry spell, raise the height of cut and
    do not use a box.

  • If the weather has been hot and dry, pricking may be necessary before irrigation.


July

  • Mow regularly at the summer height.

  • Irrigate if there is prolonged hot weather.

  • Selective weed killer may be needed for Clover, Yarrow and Pearlwort.

August

  • Keep mowing regularly

  • If you go away on holiday and grass is overgrown on your return,  gradually cut the height
    of grass down again. Do not cut it at the summer height straight away.

  • Last month of the year for weed killing and feeding, with a nitrogen fertiliser.

September

  • Autumn program begins.

  • Start to cut the grass higher than in the summer months.

  • Scarify - removes thatch from lawn.

  • Aeration- creates air channels, relieves compaction and stimulates new roots.



October

  • Regular mowing comes to an end.

  • Carry out lawn repairs.

  • Continue Aerating and scarifying if necessary



November

  • Lay turf

  • Clear fallen leaves off the lawn

December

Stay off the lawn when it is wet or frozen

Nothing to be done this month - stay inside in the warm!!