I’m a lawn expert – grass will be thick and green by summer with quick tasks now

Man Mowing a Lush Green Lawn in a Well-Maintained Garden

A gardening expert has shared essential lawn tips (Image: Getty)

If you want a lush, green lawn this summer, now is the perfect time to start prepping. Early spring is the perfect time to start tending to your after the dormant period of winter.

With a little effort now, you’ll be enjoying a thick, vibrant lawn in your all summer long. Daniel Brooks, founder at BuyLawnTurf has provided essential advice for keeping your lawn in great shape. From aerating your soil to avoid water-logging, these 12 expert tips will help you protect and maintain your lawn, ensuring it remains vibrant, green, and is ready to impress come springtime.

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How to prepare your lawn for spring and summer

  • Aerate your lawn frequently – Prevent water-logging and improve drainage with simple aeration techniques. Using a garden fork, you can create small air pockets to keep your lawn breathing.

  • Mow to maintain, not cut – While lawn growth slows, it doesn’t stop completely. If needed, give it a light trim with the mower set to a higher cut height to avoid damaging the grass.

  • Apply a winter fertiliser – Strengthen your grass roots with a fertiliser rich in potassium, preparing it to withstand cold weather and encouraging healthy growth in spring.

  • Remove debris and leaves – Fallen leaves may look pretty, but they can block sunlight and trap moisture, leading to lawn diseases. Clear leaves regularly to avoid this.

  • Restrict foot traffic – Frosty grass is fragile, and walking on it can damage the blades. Avoid walking on your lawn (and keep pets off too) until the frost has thawed.

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Lawn mower on green grass background

Give your lawn a light trim with the mower set to a higher cut height (Image: Getty)

  • Prepare for a new lawn in spring – Thinking of laying fresh turf next year? Winter is the perfect time to test your soil’s pH and level out uneven ground.

  • Apply ferrous sulphate (iron) – This winter essential strengthens grass, keeps it green, and helps to control moss. Apply as a spray or granules following the manufacturer’s guidance.

  • Re-cut lawn edges – Softer, wetter ground makes it easier to create crisp, defined edges for a polished garden look.

  • Service your lawn mower – Winter is the best time to sharpen mower blades, change the oil, and replace spark plugs to ensure it’s ready for action in spring.

  • Hand-remove weeds – Weeds don’t stop growing in winter. Take advantage of damp soil conditions to hand-pull weeds, ensuring healthier grass growth next season.

  • Scarify to remove thatch and moss – Use a rake to remove thatch (a mix of dead grass, roots, and moss) that prevents healthy growth. Doing this now makes a big difference in spring.

  • Let worm casts dry before brushing them away – Those small mounds of soil caused by worms are a sign of healthy soil. Wait for them to dry and sweep them aside to avoid damaging the grass.

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