Lawn care in February & March
Lawn care in February & March
February and march are either a continuation of winter lawn maintenance, or if the weather is warm towards the March more work can be begun to give your lawn the best chance to grow in the spring.
Keep Off The Grass
If there's frost or snow avoid walking on the lawn
Remove Debris
Stop leaves and other debris from accumulating on the lawn as it can smother the grass
New Turf
New turf can be laid in better weather. Make sure the soil is not too wet or frosty. Avoid walking on newly laid turf and leave it undisturbed so roots can establish
Mowing If Needed
If the weather is particularly warm you may need to mow the lawn occasionally but ensure the cutting height is high and only mow when the grass is dry
Correct The Shape
Now is a great time to correct the shape of the lawn, levelling out dips and lumps and re-cutting the edges
Prepare Soil
If you are planning a new lawn then the soil can be prepared ready for sowing later in the Spring
Avoid Feeds
Avoid applying products to the lawn until you're confident the Winter weather is well and truly out of the way
Consider Seeding
Towards the end of March you may consider sowing grass seed if the weather has been consistently warm and you're confident the last frost has been
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Pruning in February
Now is a perfect time for a bit of pruning, here's our checklist on what to prune this month.
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Things to do in the garden in February
In February the weather is still very much wintery but the days are beginning to lengthen and Spring is on its way. This is the perfect time to finish off any Winter garden jobs and prepare the garden for Spring.
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Caring for wildlife in February
Most wildlife will still be hibernating but some hedgehogs and bumblebees will emerge early if the weather is warmer. They will have gone without food over the winter and be very hungry. If you want to attract more wildlife to your garden then now is the perfect time to prepare habitats for them ready for when they emerge from hibernation.
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