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Lawn Calendar – May
Regular mowing once a week is normal at this time of year but remember to leave the height of the cut at least 1 inch or more. Varying the direction of the cut helps the lawn to grow evenly. If the lawn is dry don’t start to water it too much as this can be [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Diary – April
1. April 2010
This month is a good time to use an organic fertiliser but only apply when the lawn is dry but the ground is moist . Be prepared to water again in 2/3 days if it has not rained to make the fertiliser more effective. The soil should be starting to warm up during April so fill in any [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Calendar – March
1. March 2010
Lawns start growing as soon as the days get longer and weather conditions improve. If you think your lawn needs a trim at this time of year then make sure the blades are at the highest setting and try not to do it more than twice during March. Grass needs to adapt to warmer temperatures [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Calendar – January/February
1. January 2010
This is the time of year with very little lawn maintenance as the ground will probably be wet or frosty. It is best to avoid using the lawn in these conditions as it damages easily. I read somewhere that light brushing is a good way to remove dew and surface moisture on fine lawns but [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Calendar – Nov/Dec
1. November 2009
You shouldn’t have to mow your lawn now as it will have stopped growing for the winter but there is still work to be done to keep your lawn in tip-top condition Aeration Aeration is as much a part of looking after your lawn at any time of the year as it is in autumn [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Calendar – October
1. October 2009
In recent years, October weather has been very warm so you may find that you need to continue to mow the lawn. Do raise the height of the cut to at least 1.5 to 2 inches and rake any leaves and debris from the lawn on a regular basis.
Continue reading...Americans rant on lawn issues
19. September 2009
The issue of maintaining America’s 25 million acres of lawn that use a staggering 3 million tons of fertilisers continues. Just found this newly launched web-site from the wonderful ladies who set up Garden Rant, a popular gardening blog in the USA who, like me are utterly convinced that GARDENING MATTERS! Check out : http://www.gardenrant.com/ [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Diary- September
2. September 2009
Warmer temperatures at this time of year will encourage grass growth so you may still need to mow your lawn but not as often. Be flexible about when you mow the lawn as if it is very dry, the grass will need to be interfered with. Heavy rainfall often comes all at once now which [...]
Continue reading...Lawn Diary – August
1. August 2009
August is often a time when the lawn gets most use as children are on holiday and playing in the garden – or lying down if you have teenagers like me! Why is it that this age group spend so much of their day in a horizontal position? Most lawns have stopped growing so much [...]
Continue reading...Lawn care tips
27. April 2009
The traditional lawn that is synonymous with lazy summer days in England is under attack. The main problem for lawns is that, due to our changing weather patterns, there is no longer the same predictable cycle that has helped lawns in the UK to establish over many centuries. In a recent survey by WRAP, 44% [...]
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