15 April 2025
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A few simple steps make all the difference, says Ruth
After months of seemingly incessant rain , it ’s scarce surprising that for many of us , our lawn are resemble the conclusion effect of the Battle of Bosworth Field . We live at the top of a hill and our soil is free - draining and chalky and even our grass is look the tough for wear so I feel for gardeners who have to contend with clayey mud soils in low - lying areas .
But now the weather is starting to get warm and drier , so we can start reanimate winter ’s damage and getting our lawns ready for summer . However , if your earth is still saturated or there are still patches of standing water , stay off until they dry out , because walking on them will further compress the land and damage the grass , create grow room for weeds and moss .
Once you may move onto the lawn , graze over the forage to remove the ‘ Edward Teach ’ , the dead plant material and moss . Add it to the compost heap or hang it in bird feeders for garden fowl to amass for their nest . Then you’re able to aerate the ground using a garden fork , especial aerating machine , or those cagey shoe with spiked soles .
Now that grass is growing fast you could increase your mow authorities , maybe cut off the lawn every 7 - 10 days if you are after a bang-up sward . If so , bulge with the blade set high to avoid scuff the soil and gradually lour them as the spring progresses .
We have a few mossy speckle and I combat them with a range of organic products by Mo Bacter that are safe for kid , pets and wildlife . One product effectively bump off the moss without leaving opprobrious mug stimulate by many moss killers , and execute the grease make a levelheaded environment where stronger grass can grow . There are also follow - on products that feed the grunge and aliment the grass , and all are recommend by the RHS .
If you feel a indigence to feed your lawn – levelheaded forage does n’t usually require fertilizer – now is the time to do so , using a nitrogen - deep provender to kick upstairs leafy growing . Choose a day when the green goddess is damp , follow the direction carefully and do n’t overfeed .
Top lawn jobs
Create healthy greensward
1 . Remove dead material using a rip . This allows tune , light and rain to get to the roots and promote thick and healthy maturation .
2 . perforate holes in very compacted areas to loosen the soil and improve drainage . Make the holes a few in aside over the whole area .
3 . I favor not to apply sens killer on the lawn and I get my puller invaluable for getting free of stubborn recurrent weeds .
4 . edge the lawn with a half - moon tool or by digging an edge around borders is the fast way to produce a neater look to the whole garden .
