Maintaining a healthy lawn

Maintaining a healthy lawn takes time and effort, but you will be pleased with the results if you are prepared to put in the work. Grass is a notoriously rapid growing plant, which will grow thicker and become more dense with frequent mowing. Be careful not to overcut, however, as this can permanently damage the quality of your lawn.

During a healthy growth spurt, try to mow grass around one a week to keep it healthy. Bring out the old mower, or consider using a garden tool hire firm. For the grass, avoid cutting below around half an inch, as any less will weaken the roots and potentially damage the lawn. For busy lawns, for example those walked on frequently, a cut of nearer to one inch deep would be better. Once the lawn is cut, give it a good watering to help it recover, and even consider spreading some natural fertilisers around to improve the quality of the soil.

Be sure to ensure your lawn mower is well maintained, and perform a few repairs before cutting the grass. Blunt mower blades can damage the grass, rather than cutting it cleanly.

For weed control, keeping the lawn frequently mowed will prevent much of the outbreak, but some manual de-weeding may be necessary to keep your lawn in good shape. For more stubborn weed problems, consider using a bought weed killer, but think carefully before you do, as chemicals can damage grass growth and your overall soil quality.