Lawn Care in Autumn

Autumn is a critical time in the lawn care calendar. Help to prepare the lawn to make it through the difficult winter months and ensure that your lawn looks its best come the Spring. 
 

Mowing

As the weather starts to change the grass will be growing much more slowly. Adjust the cutting height on your lawnmower so that it cuts the grass higher. Mow about once a fortnight until about mid October, depending on the weather conditions.
Recut the lawn edges with a half moon edging iron to create a neat finish.
Trim the lawn edges every week using lawn-edging shears to give a neat finish.

Lawn Repairs

Be sure to sweep up fallen autumn leaves and to keep the lawn free from debris.

 

New Lawns

Autumn is a very good time to sow a new lawn from seed. The soil is still warm from the summer and the autumn rain will provide vital moisture as the new lawn develops. It is vital to prepare the soil thoroughly and to keep the developing lawn properly watered.