When should you treat your lawn?
At this time of year, the lawn is actively growing and requires feeding, moss-killing, weeding and regular mowing. Spring is also a suitable time to over-seed sparse areas. Below are some of the tasks to undertake over spring and summer: Mowing This is the most obvious (and one of the most important) maintenance task over spring and summer. Mowing regularly keeps the lawn in good health. See our advice on lawns: mowing for more on the different cutting heights and mowing frequencies recommended in spring and summer. Killing moss Moss is a problem in damp, poorly drained lawns. Spring is a good time to remedy moss problems. There are several options for dealing with moss in lawns, see our advice on moss in lawns for further detail. Feeding In mid-spring (often late March to April), use a proprietary spring or summer lawn fertilizer at the manufacturer’s recommended rates. Feeding the lawn will increase vigor and help prevent weeds and moss from establishing. Apply fertilizers when ...