Reviving your lawn from Summer wear-and-tear

The summer season is coming to an end, meaning you now have to deal with the aftermath of BBQs and family gatherings on your garden. It is important to take action in September to ensure your lawn has the health to survive the upcoming winter season.

We've put together a few tips and tricks to help take away those winter weather worries.

Maintenance of new lawns: 

If you have kept newly sewn lawns moist and clear of debris during the last month, they should show signs of green and germination. To ensure grass seedlings are properly bedded, a light rolling should be carried out. We have a great range of towable lawn rollers available in a variety of sizes and weights to suit all conditions. Click here to browse the range now 

When the grass has reached 6.5 cm (2.5 inches) it is ready for the first main cut. Your mower blades should be set to at least 2·5 cm (1 inches) high. A simple lawn tidy will encourage the grass to grow thicker. As practiced previously, you should keep the lawn clear and dispose of any clippings or weeds. 

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Toadstool elimination: 

You may have spotted a few toadstools popping up on your lawn, this is due to the increased soil moisture that comes with the early autumn months. Although they may not look appealing, they are harmless to the health of your lawn. For prevention you can incorporate a fungicide into watering, however they will disappear within a couple of weeks on their own. A well maintained lawn should not encounter harmful diseases such as fairy rings. 

Improve drainage:

If you have been entertaining the majority of summer, your lawn could be compacted from heavy traffic. This can lead to problems with drainage and result in the spread of moss and puddles on the surface. To improve this, plunge a garden fork into the ground and repeat at 10cm intervals. Or opt for a spiking machine to make the process easier. The holes made in the lawn should then be filled with a free draining material such as a sandy top dressing. This will allow water to flow to less compacted layers below the surface. 

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Feeding: 

To give your lawn it's final boost before the season changes, give it a feed using an autumn fertilister. This particular variety is high in phosphates and potassium, which will help strong roots to develop. This final step will ensure that you and your lawn are prepared for the upcoming months and conditions they bring.

How to look after your lawn in Autumn

After a dismal summer where we endured grey skies and dodging rain drops it’s fair enough to say that our lawns have suffered with us too over the period. In order to keep your lawn in top shape it will really need a bit of tender love and care at this time of year.

In autumn it is essential to keep looking after your lawn as it is still growing season. Spending time now to look after your lawn will make sure that it doesn’t suffer at the hands of a harsh winter to come.

So what do you have to do in order to achieve the goal of a healthy looking lawn throughout the autumn period? Well it will only take a few simple steps, the right equipment and the will power to look after your lawn will suffice.

Mowing

Autumn is the time of year when the growth rate of grass will start to slow down. This is due to the drop in temperatures and the days becoming shorter, this will result in the need to mow your grass becoming less frequent.

Feeding

In order to keep your lawn in top condition you will need to make sure you supply your lawn with an autumn feed. This is because over the period you will need to provide your lawn with essential nutrients so it doesn’t become infested with disease and will remain strong throughout winter.

Scarifying

Scarifying your lawns means that you will need a spring-tine rake to rake your lawn. This important process needs to be done thoroughly to eliminate dead grass, moss, and other debris. Doing this process will allow your grass to get better access to water and food which in turn will create a healthier lawn.

Aeration

Aeration is the process of taking a fork or a spiking machine and piercing the lawn in multiple places in order to improve drainage, heal the effects of constant use and improve the air flow within the soil. Doing this will put you on the path to a perfect lawn.

Topdressing

Topdressing is a procedure to fix any uneven or malnourished patches within your lawn. Simply dress the top of your lawn with your mixture (you can buy a premade topdressing from a good garden centre). To make sure that the mixture is perfectly spread over your lawn invest in a garden broom, this will ensure that the mixture covers the holes you have made previously.

The process of looking after your lawn can provide good exercise and quality fresh air, but most importantly it will provide you with a lawn that you can be proud of. For more information on gardening tips and products check out our website World of Mowers.