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Lawns

Procedure Steps
Aerating & Scarifying
  • Scarify and aerate lawn, or hollow tine to remove thatch.
Fertilizing
  • Apply high potash autumn lawn feed a few days after scarifying.
Mowing
  • Reduce height of cut as growth rate slows.
  • Set mower to winter cut height by the end of autumn.
Sowing & Laying
  • Sow grass seed or lay turf in early autumn.
Watering
  • Occasionally water if dry.
Weed & Moss Control
  • Apply weedkiller.
  • Treat moss with lawn sand.
Other Tasks
  • Carry out any repair work.
  • Sweep off wormcasts.
  • Top-dress after autumn renovation.
  • Rake up and remove fallen leaves.