Gardening expert Monty Don has issued a caution about trimming lawns in March. Spring has finally arrived, and the UK has already witnessed the reappearance of some pleasant weather.
Flowers are beginning to blossom, and foliage is starting to emerge on trees. Nevertheless, Monty has encouraged gardeners not to become overly eager. While gardeners are keen to venture into their outdoor areas in March, they must remain mindful of the conditions. For months, many haven’t attended to their lawns, and so they’re eager to get things looking presentable.
However, Monty cautions against trimming the grass too severely. He said: “The grass will need mowing in March, but do not cut it too short. Just give it a light trim for the rest of this month.”
Exercising patience now will benefit in the long term. Monty also recommends that if you want an attractive lawn this summer, you should make it robust rather than fight problems like daisies, moss, and ants.
He said: “Nine times out of 10, if the grass is healthy, then everything else will look after itself.” To achieve a quality lawn, Monty acknowledges that drainage is essential.
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Moss indicates inadequate drainage, which is exacerbated by shade. To enhance drainage, Monty outlined on his website that you should insert a fork in the ground and move it around at least once annually.
Repeat this procedure every six inches or so. Then, you should mix equal parts sieved topsoil, sharp sand and sieved leaf mould or compost.
Monty stated if you don’t have all the items, sharp or silver sand will suffice. Spread this across the area where you have made holes, then brush it with a stiff broom.
Ensure the holes are filled with the mixture. Monty added: “It is also worth giving the lawn a good scratch with a wire rake.
“This will get at all the overwintering thatch and moss, and let light and water get to the soil and to the roots of the grass.
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