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ADVICE
THE PERFECT LAWN
BY LIAM MITCHELL OF THE LAWNMOWER COMPANY
Ever wondered when the perfect time is to get the lawnmower out after the Winter months? We’ ve produced this handy month to month guide to help you look after your lawn. Happy mowing!
• JANUARY / FEBRUARY If weather is mild, occasionally cut the grass, maintaining about 25mm of growth. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged.
• MARCH Scarify or rake the grass thoroughly. Spike the lawn all over and apply lawn sand if necessary. Keep mower blades high and just ' top ' the grass.
• APRIL Re-seed bare patches, apply fertilisers and moss killer towards the end of the month. Mow regularly, lowering the blades gradually.
• MAY Treat with selective weedkillers or combined weed / feed preparations if you haven ' t fed the lawn in April.
• JUNE Mow lawns twice a week if possible working to a definite pattern. Water grass if necessary, remembering to soak thoroughly.
• JULY Treat grass with second application of fertiliser. Water in as necessary. Don ' t cut the grass too closely.
• AUGUST Keep on mowing regularly and watering as necessary. Fill in any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil.
• SEPTEMBER Raise mower blades to allow the grass to thicken and protect roots from winter frost and snow. Apply autumn-winter fertiliser, weed killer and moss killer.
• OCTOBER The best time to scarify or rake out thatch from turf. Spike lawn to assist drainage. Brush in soil and sharp sand. Continue cutting as necessary.
• NOVEMBER / DECEMBER The best time to have your mower serviced- contact The Lawnmower Company. Don ' t mow if very wet as this will compact the soil and encourage waterlogging.
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