This can lead to a sparse lawn prone to disease and weed infestation. How often should I mow? The periods of peak grass growth usually occur in the Spring and Autumn. During these times you should really be mowing your lawn at least once a week. In the summer months growth tends to slow as rainfall is limited, so it may only be necessary to mow every other week. Mowing frequency can be reduced in the winter as wet lawns, slow growth and frosts reduce the opportunities to mow.
Grass Clippings It is best to remove grass clippings because they will smother the growth of other grasses and a build up of clippings can eventually create the perfect environment for disease.
Leather Jackets Leatherjackets are the larvae of the crane fly. They lay their eggs in the turf at the end of summer, hatching shortly afterwards. These small grubs can cause widespread damage to lawns, as they feed aggressively on the roots of the plant. Pesticides previously used to treat leather jackets are no longer available.
At certain points in the year, leatherjackets can be found in grass. The company cannot be held responsible for leatherjackets found in the turf. For more information please see:. Annual meadow grass Latin name Poa annua Annual meadow grass is frequently found in cultivated turf although not often sown as part of the seed mixture.
This will give you a good idea of how long it takes to water your new lawn. Clover, bindii and oxalis are some of the most common household weeds that may impact your lawn. Watch the video below for advice on how to deal with these potential threats. If your lawn starts going to seed, it may be a result of lack of water or nutrients. Watch the video below to see how you can rectify this situation. For an organic liquid fertiliser, we recommend a monthly application during spring, summer and autumn.
Find out more. Watering, mowing and fertilising practices are important for a newly laid lawn. Short Term Care for New Lawns A newly laid lawn should not be allowed to dry out over the first couple of weeks. Watering It is essential that for the first days, or until the turf has taken root, you keep the soil moist.
Mowing New turf must be firmly rooted before you can start mowing. Subsequent mowings, while the turf is still establishing, should not be done below 4cm. Long Term Care for Established Lawns Maintaining a regular lawn maintenance routine will ensure your established lawn continues to thrive. Watering Once established, your lawn only needs watering when necessary.
You should also ensure that your lawn mower has been recently serviced, and that its blades are sharp. Blunt blades can damage new grass indefinitely. When your new grass grows, it will be undeniably green and lush and most likely stay this way for the first few months post-sowing.
However, a lawn is a living thing and requires nutrients to keep it looking its very best. A regular fertilising routine is a good habit to get into and can also keep your lawn protected against drought in summer, and frost and winter borne diseases in the colder months.
Considering many lawns in the UK go without a feed for years, a regular fertilising routine can mean as little as two applications of seasonal slow release fertiliser per year, or four applications of a seasonal quick release fertiliser per year.
If you have applied any type of fertiliser to your lawn prior to sowing, make sure to wait the allotted time the instructions will suggest a waiting period before applying any more fertiliser. Avoid applying a Feed, Weed and Moss Killer product until the lawn is at least 6 months old — you can find out more about weed control in a newly seeded lawn here.
Mowing the lawn prior to applying fertiliser will help you see where you are spreading the product.
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