Tuesday 8 January 2013

Monthly Lawn Care Planner

When a new year starts the last thing you’re probably thinking about is lawn care. However, here at World of Mowers we have come up with a simple guide of what you need to do each month to look after your garden. Follow this guide from January to December and you will have a lush garden year after year.

January

January is the month where you can put your feet up because all you have to do is brush away any debris and keep off the grass, especially if it’s frozen.

February

Spring is slowly creeping back, so this month you will need to rake your grass thoroughly. Mid-way through the month it is recommended that you aerate your lawn to relieve compaction, improve drainage and allow more air into the roots.

March

The hard work kicks in this month as the growth rate for your grass should start to accelerate. You should be prepared to mow your lawn for this first time this year using a high quality mower. Make sure you only cut the top of your grass at this stage as close cutting your lawn will result in patches of your grass wilting/dying.

April

Mow your lawn at regular intervals when needed, your aiming to keep your grass at a healthy height without it becoming unmanageable. It is also the perfect time to repair any damage your lawn may have suffered over winter, you can do this by re-seeding any bare patches.

May


You will need to keep mowing your lawn at regular intervals. If you start to notice the growth of weeds then make sure you apply a suitable weed killer.

June

If you have a healthy lawn then you will need to mow it twice weekly. It is recommended that you regularly rake the grass to stimulate growth and eradicate any moss or debris. If temperatures are quite high and are frequently rising then you will need to water your lawn.

July


The same process applies to July. This month you need to make sure you regularly rake, mow twice a week, and water your lawn. It is also recommended to give your lawn a nourishing feed to make sure your lawn stays healthy.

August

This month you will need to repeat the lawn care instructions from June and July. However, if you start to notice dry patches make sure to avoid mowing over these patches as they will require a longer growth period.

September

As the autumn season approaches, you will need to slowly decrease the amount of times you mow your lawn. You will also need to be aware of how closely you cut your grass, at this time of the year you will only need to trim the ends of the grass in order to keep a reasonable length.

October

This month you will need to spike your lawn as well as keep any falling debris off. It is also recommended that you supply your lawn with an autumn feed to provide your lawn with essential nutrients.

November

Sweep over your lawn to remove any worm casts, you will need to use a stiff brush to do this.

December

It that time of year when you can put your feet up again, just make sure you keep fallen debris of your lawn.

Hopefully this quick and easy to follow guide will help you when it comes to maintaining your lawn. For more gardening tips, lawn mowers, and lawn mower spares visit World of Mowers in store or online today.