Looking After Your Lawn This June

June is peak growing season for lawns. Warm soil, longer days, and occasional rain mean grass grows fast — but lawns can also become stressed during dry spells. The goal in June is steady maintenance rather than aggressive treatment.

🌱Mow little and often

This is the single biggest June lawn tip.

Ideal approach:

• Mow once or twice a week
• Never remove more than one-third of the grass height at once
• Keep blades sharp

In hot or dry weather:

• Raise the cutting height slightly
• Longer grass stays greener and resists drought better

Very short mowing in June often leads to scorched, patchy lawns later in summer.

💧Water properly during dry spells

Most established lawns cope surprisingly well without constant watering.

If you do water:

• Water deeply and thoroughly
• Early morning is best
• Aim for occasional soaking rather than daily sprinkling

Shallow frequent watering encourages weak roots.

New lawns and recently repaired patches need more regular moisture.

🌿Leave clippings in dry weather

Fine clippings can:

• Return nutrients
• Improve moisture retention
• Reduce stress during heat

This works best if mowing frequently and not taking off too much length.

🌱Feed if needed — but not excessively

A light summer lawn feed can:

• Improve colour
• Encourage steady growth
• Strengthen grass against wear

Avoid:

• Heavy high-nitrogen feeding before heatwaves
• Overfeeding during drought

Slow-release summer fertilisers are usually safest.

🌼Tackle weeds early

June is prime growing time for:

• Dandelions
• Clover
• Daisy
• Plantain

Spot-treat weeds while actively growing.
Hand weeding after rain is especially effective.

A healthy, thick lawn naturally suppresses many weeds.

🌾Repair bare patches while soil is warm

June is excellent for patch repairs because germination is fast.

For bare spots:

1. Rake lightly
2. Add a little topsoil or compost
3. Sow grass seed
4. Keep moist until established

Protect seeded areas from birds if needed.

✂️Edge lawns regularly

Sharp edges instantly make a lawn look tidier, even if the grass itself is imperfect.

Use:

• Half-moon edger
• Shears
• Strimmer carefully

June growth can quickly blur borders.

🔱Aerate compacted areas

High-traffic spots may become hard and compacted.

Use:

• Garden fork
• Hollow-tine aerator

This improves:

• Drainage
• Root growth
• Drought tolerance

Especially useful after wet springs.

🌞Watch for dry patch

In hotter spells you may notice:

• Yellow patches
• Water running off instead of soaking in

Try:

• Gentle raking
• Wetting thoroughly
• Applying a soil wetting agent if severe

🟤Don’t panic about some brown grass

Lawns often go slightly brown during dry periods and recover once rain returns.

Avoid overwatering just to keep a perfect green colour.

A slightly longer lawn usually bounces back quickly.

🟢Control moss by improving conditions

June is not the main moss-treatment season, but you can reduce future moss by:

• Improving drainage
• Aerating compacted soil
• Cutting back shade
• Avoiding overwatering

🐜Keep an eye on leatherjackets and chafer grubs

Signs include:

• Patchy dying grass
• Birds pulling up turf

Healthy lawns usually tolerate minor damage, but severe infestations may need treatment later in the season.