Month by Month Lawn Care Calendar

• Evaluate your lawn's condition after winter and plan any necessary repairs or renovations.
• Consider soil testing for nutrient levels.
• Keep the lawn clear of debris.
• Apply Winter lawn fertiliser.
• Order lawn fertiliser for Spring.
• Apply Seaweed or Iron to boost colour.
• Avoid walking on frozen grass to prevent damage.
• Charge Lithium Ion batteries over the winter, at least every six weeks. If they fully discharge then they are normally dead.
• If the weather gets very cold, store Lithium Ion batteries indoors.

• Clear debris from the lawn.
• Apply Winter fertiliser.
• Only mow if absolutely necessary.
• Consider aerating if your lawn is very wet.
• Check for any disease in the lawn.
• Start planning Spring renovation.
• Avoid walking on frozen grass to prevent damage.
• Charge Lithium Ion batteries over the winter, at least every six weeks. If they fully discharge then they are normally dead.
• If the weather gets very cold, store Lithium Ion batteries indoors.

• Apply a Spring fertiliser high in Nitrogen to kick-start growth.
• Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Subject to local weather and ground conditions, begin regular mowing but avoid cutting too short.
• Use a soil thermometer to monitor ground temperature. When it is regularly reach above 8 degrees, lawn renovation can begin.

Renovation Tasks:

1. Apply a moss treatment and leave for 10-14 days to kill the moss.
2. Mow the lawn down to around 25mm to prepare for renovation.
3. Aerate compacted soil to improve water and nutrient absorption.
4. Scarify to remove dead moss and thatch which will help the lawn breathe.
5. Verticut to remove any horizontal growth in the lawn.

• Address early weeds with spot treatments or post-emergent herbicides.
• Overseed the lawn and topdress with Compost to protect the seed and add organic nutrients to the soil. If your lawn needs levelling, then topdress with topsoil.
• Re-seed any bare patches using a pre-seed fertiliser to help the newly-seeded areas establish.
• Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Start mowing as often as possible.

• Check your mower blades to ensure they stay sharp.
• Mow as often as possible, reducing the height of cut to your preference.
• May can be quite warm,  monitor the amount of rainfall and if necessary, water the lawn in the morning, deeply and infrequently to encourage deep root growth.
• Monitor for pests and address issues promptly.
• Continue spot-treating weeds.
• Apply Spring fertiliser.
• Use seaweed or iron to help provide consistent colour across the lawn.

• Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Continue regular mowing, adjusting height as needed. Taller grass copes better with heat.
• Water during dry periods, aiming to apply for 2-4cm per week but use your judgement on what the lawn requires.
• Be on the look out for disease, Red Thread often makes an appearance during periods of stress in warm weather.
• Apply Summer fertiliser for sustained nutrition.
• Colour can be boosted as required with Seaweed or Iron.

• Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Mow as often as possible.
• Once or twice a week, water deeply in the early morning to reduce evaporation.
• Avoid mowing during extreme heat.
• Monitor for signs of pests and disease.
• Apply Summer fertiliser.

• Continue watering as required.
• Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Mow as often as possible.
• Keep an eye out for Daddy Long Legs (Crane Flies), if you see a lot of these then you may have a leatherjacket issue coming your way.
• Evaluate the lawn's needs for renovation during the Autumn and order in any materials required.

• Mow as often as possible. Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Consider a renovation, Autumn is the best time to renovate the lawn if required

Renovation Tasks:

1. Mow the lawn down to around 25mm to prepare for renovation.
2. Aerate compacted soil to improve water and nutrient absorption.
3. Scarify to remove dead moss and thatch which will help the lawn breathe.
4. Verticut to remove any horizontal growth in the lawn.
5. Overseed and top dress with Compost.
6. Water as required to help new seed establish.

• Apply Autumn fertiliser.
• Monitor the weather and how your lawn is reacting.
• Check mower blades remain sharp and continue regular mowing until growth slows.
• Rake and remove falling leaves promptly to prevent matting.
• Consider a late-season selective herbicide application for weed control, but skip this if you have overseeded.
• Apply a moss treatment in areas where it may be required.

• Check mower blades remain sharp.
• Mow at an increased height as you move towards the final cut of the season.
• Apply Autumn fertiliser to support root health.
• Falling leaves are the main issue, stay on top of all debris and prepare for winter dormancy.
• Service your lawn mower.
• Order Winter fertiliser. Check for any discounts on Spring, Summer and Autumn fertiliser for next year.
• Look out for Black Friday lawn care bargains.