January/February
If weather is mild, occasionally cut the grass with the mower blades set high - to maintain about an inch of growth. Check equipment. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged.. |
March
Rake the grass thoroughly using a special rake or wheeled equipment. Spike the lawn all over and apply lawn sand if necessary. Keep mower blades high and just 'top` the grass.
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April
Re-seed bare patches, apply fertilisers and moss killer towards the end of the month. Mow regularly, lowering mower blades gradually to 3/4 inch. |
May
Keep mowing, increasing the frequency as required. 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 or weedkiller/fertiliser. Water in as necessary. Don't cropgrass too closely - raise mower blades as required. |
August
Keep on mowing regularly and watering as necessary. (You must have a licence to use a sprinkler or hand-held hose). Fill 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, and increase interval between mowings. Apply Autumn-Winter fertiliser, weedkiller and mosskiller. |
October
Rakeout thatch from turf and spike lawn to assist drainage. Brush in peat and sharp sand. A rotary mower with a collector is particularly useful at this time of year to collect dead or loose leaves. Continue cutting as necessary. |
November
Use a stiff broom to remove wormcasts from the grass. Raise mower blades to allow 1 inch cut. Don't mow if very wet as this will compact the soil and encourage waterlogging. Treat "fairyrings" with fungicide. |
December
Rake all debris from lawns. Continue occasional cutting if weather is mild. Service your mower and any other equipment. |
