Autumn - Reviving Summer scorched lawns and prepping for Winter
Autumn - Reviving Summer scorched lawns and prepping for Winter
During the summer your lawn may have become scorched, patchy or compacted and once we reach the cooler but still warm temperatures of Autumn it's the perfect opportunity to remedy these. The better condition your lawn is in entering the Winter the better it will survive and ultimately save you work in the Spring.
Remove Compaction
Towards the beginning of Autumn spike the lawn with a fork, gently lifting it to crack the soil to remove compaction and improve drainage
Bumps, Hollows & Patches
Level out any bumps and hollows and over-seed patches as needed
Mowing
Continue to mow the lawn but less frequently and raise the cutting height to around 3cm
Lawn Feed
It's a good idea to feed the lawn with a specialist Autumn lawn feed, these toughen up the lawn for Winter and kill any moss which will need to be raked out
Rakings
Remove any fallen leaves by raking out or mowing with a high cutting setting so the leaves pass under mower and are sucked up and chopped ready for composting
Fallen Fruits
Pick up by hand any fallen fruits to prevent the lawn contracting any diseases
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Winter Lawn Care
It's easy to forget about your lawn over the Winter as it requires a lot less work than the rest of the year but it will still benefit from a little bit of maintenance occasionally.
Look After Your Lawn
