The year ahead
What your lawn needs, and when
Grass is a living thing, so what it needs changes with the weather. Feeding, weed control, mowing height and repairs all work best at the right time of year. This is the rhythm we work to in Kent. Dates move a little with the weather, so treat it as a guide, and we adjust visits to the season.
- JanQuiet monthLawns are resting. We plan the year, book new customers in and service the kit. Stay off frosty grass.
- FebMoss and drainage checkOn a mild day we look at moss, standing water and worn patches, ready for spring.
- MarFirst cut and spring feedGrass starts to move when the soil warms. First cuts stay high, then come down gradually. Spring feed goes on.
- AprWeed and moss controlWeeds are growing, so treatments work. We target them without scorching the lawn.
- MayMowing and feedPeak growth. Regular mowing keeps the lawn thick, with another feed to keep colour and density.
- JunSummer feedA lighter feed keeps colour without pushing soft growth. We cut a little higher in the heat.
- JulDrought and pest checkWe watch for dry patches and chafer grub damage and leave grass a bit longer to shade the roots.
- AugDisease checkHumid spells can bring fungal patches. We spot them early and prepare the lawn for September.
- SepThe big one: renovationScarify to lift thatch and moss, aerate to open compacted soil, overseed thin areas, then an autumn feed.
- OctFinal cuts and leavesLeaves come off the lawn so light and air can reach the grass. A last tidy cut as growth slows.
- NovWinter prepCutting height goes up, tools go away, and the lawn goes into winter feeling robust.
- DecOff seasonNo visits. Your plan carries on and your lawn rests until the new year.
Good to know
Three things that make the biggest difference
Cut high, and cut little
In spring, keep the first cuts on the high side and bring the height down gradually. Never take off more than a third of the blade in one go. Cutting too short stresses the grass and gives weeds room to move in.
Make September count
Early autumn is the best time to scarify, aerate and overseed, because the soil is still warm and the weather is mild and damp. Follow it with an autumn feed that builds roots, not a leftover summer one.
Feed to the season
Lawns want more nitrogen in spring and summer to grow, and more potassium in autumn to harden up for winter. The wrong feed at the wrong time can do more harm than good, so timing matters as much as the product.
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