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| Procedure |
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| Aerating & Scarifying |
- Lightly scarify in mid to late spring: scratch with a rake.
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| Fertilizing |
- Apply spring fertilizer in mid to late spring, unless moss is present (see below).
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| Mowing |
- In early spring, roll lawn before mowing if it has been lifted by frost during winter.
- Start mowing when grass begins to grow, starting with blades high and lowering them gradually as the spring goes on.
- In late spring, mow weekly, adjusting to summer cut height.
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| Sowing & Laying |
- Prepare soil for laying turf or sowing grass seed in early spring.
- Lay turf or sow seed in mid to late spring.
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| Watering |
- May be needed in dry areas from mid-spring onwards.
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| Weed & Moss Control |
- Apply lawn sand to get rid of moss. Remove with raking when it has turned black.
- Apply selective weedkiller, or dig out small patched of weeds by hand.
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| Other Tasks |
- Recut edges if required.
- Sweep away wormcasts.
- Carry out any restoration work.
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| Procedure |
Steps |
| Aerating & Scarifying |
- Spike or slit areas subject to heavy wear.
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| Fertilizing |
- Feed weak or patchy lawns in early summer with lawn fertilizer.
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| Mowing |
- Mow 1-3 times a week, setting the mower higher in dry periods.
- Cut wildflower meadow grass in late summer, once the flowers have set seed.
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| Watering |
- Water well in dry periods, before the grass begins to go brown.
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| Weed & Moss Control |
- Spot-treat weeds with lawn weedkiller, or dig out by hand.
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| Other Tasks |
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| Procedure |
Steps |
| Aerating & Scarifying |
- Scarify and aerate lawn, or hollow tine to remove thatch.
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| Fertilizing |
- Apply high potash autumn lawn feed a few days after scarifying.
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| Mowing |
- Reduce height of cut as growth rate slows.
- Set mower to winter
cut height by the end of autumn.
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| Sowing & Laying |
- Sow grass seed or lay turf in early autumn.
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| Watering |
- Occasionally water if dry.
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| Weed & Moss Control |
- Apply weedkiller.
- Treat moss with lawn sand.
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| Other Tasks |
- Carry out any repair work.
- Sweep off wormcasts.
- Top-dress after autumn renovation.
- Rake up and remove fallen leaves.
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| Procedure |
Steps |
| Mowing |
- Cease mowing, although you may need to lightly mow occasionally if
there is new growth.
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| Other Tasks |
- Rake up and remove fallen leaves.
- Avoid walking on frosted grass.
- Service lawn tools.
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