Your lawn is the heart of your garden so it’s important you keep it mowed, fertilised and weed-free!

Here are some key things to remember when restoring or maintaining a great looking lawn.

Mowing

You’ll want to make sure that the blade on your mower is as sharp as possible. This will ensure you cut the grass cleanly rather than tearing it from the roots. So, you’ll need to sharpen the existing blade or alternatively replace the lawnmower blade. Next, clear your lawn of any leaves and debris that might have gathered. If you’ve got a particularly large area you might want to invest in a garden vac to help with this task if you’ve not already got one.

Fertilising & Weed Control

Using a fertiliser on your lawn will help rid it of unwanted moss and weeds that will have made your grass home over the winter months. The fertiliser will also give the grass a dose of nitrogen, which will help boost grass growth.

Aeration

During the winter, your lawn will become compacted and air flow will be restricted. In order to get some life back into it you can use a garden fork to go along and methodically work the grass to help it back to life. If you’re working with a bigger area then you might want to look into getting yourself a proper aeration tool. In doing this you’ll be allowing oxygen to more easily get into the soil and help with the healthy growth of the grass.

For lawn care tips all year round, check out our lawn care calendar to help you keep it looking fresh no matter what the weather!

Tags: Garden Appliance Spares, Lawn Care, Replacement Lawnmower Blades