Looking After Your Lawn This June

Here are the top lawn care tips for June, when your grass is growing vigorously and needs regular attention to stay lush and green: 

 🌱 1. Mow Regularly — But Not Too Short 

• Mow once or twice a week, depending on growth. 

• Keep the blade slightly higher in dry spells (around 2.5–4 cm) to reduce stress and conserve moisture. 

• Leave clippings occasionally (if using a mulching mower) to help feed the lawn. 

💧 2. Water in Prolonged Dry Spells 

• Lawns don’t need daily watering — aim for a deep soak once a week if there’s no rain. 

• Water early morning or evening to reduce evaporation. 

• Established lawns are resilient, but new lawns and recently overseeded areas need more frequent watering. 

🌿 3. Control Weeds and Moss 

• Spot-treat persistent weeds with a selective lawn weedkiller. 

• Use a combined feed, weed & moss killer if moss is a problem. 

• Manual removal or raking moss can also help. 

🍃 4. Feed the Lawn 

• Apply a summer lawn feed high in nitrogen for lush growth. 

• Avoid using spring feed too late in the season as it can cause soft growth prone to drought. 

• Choose a slow-release fertiliser if possible. 

🕳️ 5. Aerate If Needed 

• If your lawn feels compacted or water-logged, spike it with a fork or aerator.

• This improves drainage and root growth, especially in heavy soil. 

🌾 6. Reseed Bare Patches 

• Use a patch repair mix or general lawn seed to fill gaps while the soil is warm. 

• Keep newly sown patches moist until established. 

✂️ 7. Edge the Lawn for a Neat Look 

• Use a half-moon edging tool or lawn shears to tidy the edges. 

• Makes the whole garden look smarter with minimal effort. 

🐛 8. Watch for Pests and Disease 

• Check for signs of leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) or chafer grubs, which can cause patchy lawns. 

• Treat with biological controls if needed (nematodes). 

🌤️ 9. Let It Rest in Hot Weather 

• If we get a heatwave, don’t mow or feed the lawn — let it go a little dormant, and it will recover when rains return. 

🐝 10. Leave a Wild Patch (Optional) 

• Consider leaving a corner of lawn unmown for wildflowers and pollinators — great for biodiversity and looks lovely too.