Looking After Your Lawn This January

Use a light rake or brush to keep the lawn free of leaves and debris, fallen leaves will trap moisture and encourage disease and warm activity.

Aerate consolidated areas of the lawn with a fork, this will relieve compaction, improve drainage and allow more air into the root system, leading to a healthier lawn.

Only mow the lawn if necessary and condition are suitable, do not mow if heavy frosts are expected or is the ground is very wet. Above 5 degrees  grass will continue to grow and will require mowing.

Algae can be an issue on lawns where there is poor drainage or excessive shade.

Remember that worms improve the nutrient content of soil and are beneficial to the soil structure. Worm casts are best left to dry and then swept away with a stiff brush.

Remember the onset of spring will stimulate new growth and the lawn will start to recover from the rigours of winter.

Service or replace your mower if necessary ready for the next growing season.

Top Tip:

If practical keep off the lawn when wet or frosty. The grass plants will damage easily and will not repair themselves until the spring.