October
Looking After Your Lawn This October
Clear up fallen leaves regularly to allow light to the grass.
Rake any thatch from the surface and repair dead patches. There’s still time to lay fresh turf if required.
A last mowing can be made this month before leaving the lawn for the winter.
Recut any lawn edges if needed. Install lawn edging to make future maintenace easier.
Top Tip:
Aerate your lawn with a garden fork to avoid waterlogging and compactation over winter.
This Month's Key Tips
- Clear up fallen autumn leaves on a regular basis.
- Cut back perennials that have died down.
- Harvest fruit trees - apples and pears.
- Move tender plants into the greenhouse for winter.
- Renovate old lawns or create new grass areas by laying turf.
