Gardeners should prepare to mow their lawns soon
When Brits should start mowing their lawns in 2026(Image: Iuliia Bondar via Getty Images)
Britain’s unpredictable climate frequently leaves gardeners scratching their heads about when to dust off the lawnmower and tackle the grass again. Fortunately, specialists at BLACK+DECKER have pinpointed the precise date to get cracking with your first cut of the year.
As part of their Grassroots initiative, designed to help homeowners achieve lusher, healthier lawns, the team has crunched Met Office figures from the previous two years to determine the optimal moment for that inaugural mow in 2026. And according to their findings, it’s not far off.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) states that grass simply won’t grow when temperatures drop below 7°C, meaning that, based on Met Office data examined by BLACK+DECKER, gardeners should be preparing to mow for the first time in 2026 come March.
Nick Ee, the company’s product training manager, said: “Whilst there are many contributing factors that play into the optimum time to mow a lawn here in the UK, our research shows that the middle of March is likely a good time to start.
“However, I’d urge everyone to keep checking their local forecasts beforehand, as we know how quickly the weather can change,” reports the Express.
The exact date Brits should start mowing their lawn-it’s just around the corner(Image: Getty)
“It’s also important to consider other elements such as rain, frost and wind as these conditions will have an impact on the task at hand and Britain is no stranger to an ice blast or two in spring.”
To further assist Brits in deciding when to make that first cut, Nick has outlined the hazards various weather conditions can present. Nick stated: “Wet grass clumps together, leading to an uneven cut and clogs in the lawnmower. It can also tear rather than cut cleanly, making grass vulnerable to disease.
“In terms of damage to equipment, moisture can cause rust on mower blades and clog the deck, reducing its overall performance and lifespan.”
It’s also crucial not to mow the lawn when frost or freezing temperatures are present, or when strong winds are forecast.
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