Mow lawns at the correct height
In their natural habitat wild grasses are grazed by animals such as sheep and cattle. In order to survive the grass plants have evolved to grow from the base. By regularly mowing the grass we mimic the effect of grazing, which stimulates the grass to grow more strongly from the base.
My tips for a great lawn:
• Keep the blades on your lawn mower properly adjusted and sharpened.
• If the conditions are ideal for growth (warm, moist and sunny) then you may need to mow twice a week to keep it looking good.
• Don’t mow the lawn too short when it is very hot.
• If you are on holiday, cut the lawn before you go. Don’t be tempted to cut it very short, as this will cause it stress. Weak grass cannot compete well with invading weeds and moss and will suffer. Cut it as normal as near to your leaving date as possible.
• Fertilisers like Green Comfort can boost grass growth and Recovery, gives grass the ability to make a comeback after drought, flood or severe cold.
• Don’t cut the grass when it is wet, or when the soil is waterlogged.
• It is safe to cut the lawn during winter months if it is still growing, but keep the blades high and avoid wet conditions.
