Gardening experts are urging homeowners to carry out three key spring jobs to help tired lawns recover after winter and grow thicker ahead of summer
Gardeners have been issued key advice this spring(Image: Getty Images)
Gardeners are being advised to complete three essential gardening tasks to help exhausted lawns bounce back after winter – with experts warning against cutting the grass too short when mowing. According to guidance from BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, grass often needs some TLC in early spring following months of cold, damp weather.
A handful of straightforward jobs can help lawns regenerate and appear thicker ahead of summer. As the nation begins to experience longer daylight hours and grass starts to grow at a quicker pace, now is the time to start working on your garden to ensure it is prepared for the summer months.
Amidst this advice, gardeners have been cautioned about the first mow of the year, as experts advise to make sure that it is carried out correctly to give your grass the best opportunity to flourish.
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When it’s time for the first mow of the year, experts say gardeners should not to trim the grass too short, making sure that mower blades are set higher for the season’s first cut. It’s thought that this helps safeguard the grass and promotes it to thicken rather than weaken.
For those who are inexperienced with gardening, or are unsure of the most effective approaches to improve the lawn, the BBC magazine has three key tasks to help get your garden in excellent condition this spring.
1. Aerate the lawn
The first task is to aerate the soil to enhance drainage and allow air to reach the roots. Gardeners can do this by pushing a garden fork into the ground at regular intervals across the lawn.
This helps relieve compacted soil and prevents waterlogging after winter rain. Professionals say the holes can also be filled with sharp sand to help the soil dry out and improve drainage over time, reports the Express.
Remove moss using a rake (Image: Getty Images)
2. Rake away moss and dead grass
The next step is to remove moss and thatch using a spring-tined rake. Clearing away this layer allows light, water and nutrients to reach the grass roots and encourages healthier growth.
Although the lawn may look patchy straight after raking, professionals say it will quickly recover and grow back thicker.
3. Neaten the edges
Gardeners are also encouraged to create sharp edges around the lawn using a spade or half-moon edging tool. This enhances the overall look of the lawn and stops grass from encroaching into flowerbeds or borders.
After performing these spring tasks and giving the lawn a gentle trim, gardeners should begin to see healthier growth as temperatures increase and the grass enters its main growing season.
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