Preparing your lawn for spring
Mowing is the most important maintenance operation for any lawn. Before the first cut in spring, it is important to check the lawn and the mower. Debris, such as twigs and small branches, may have accumulated over the winter. These should be removed prior to making the first cut. Check the mower is in good order with sharp blades.
The timing of the first cut tends to fall in March, however this could be early or late March and should be judged by the lawn itself, not just the time of year. If it actively growing, it is time to start mowing.The frequency of mowing should also be judged by the rates of growth. In March, you may get away with once every two weeks but in April the required frequency is more likely to be weekly.
It is very important in early spring that you set the mowing height quite high taking no more that one quarter of the length of the plant off at a time otherwise the lawn will become stressed. A little and often approach is better in spring. As the grass grows faster as we move further into spring, increase the mowing frequency and gradually reduce the height of cut to give the desired finish. When you lower the cutting height, we recommend mowing the lawn at least three times before changing the height again.
Applying a Spring Lawn Food to encourage adequate, but not excessive growth is one of the more important tasks for spring. Healthy growth in spring will aid recovery from the winter and help the lawn remain in peak condition for the summer.
Apply Rolawn GroRight Spring Lawn Food in early spring, once the grass has started to grow and needs regular cutting, and then again six weeks later. The timing may vary in different parts of the country and from one year to the next.
The ideal conditions for applying a feed are when the soil is moist and the grass leaves are dry.
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