Cut your lawn down to size

Whatever the weather, lawns know it’s getting towards spring, and that means it’s time to start growing, so from now on, mowing regularly – plus, trimming the edges – is the key to a presentable lawn.

Not too short, but trim enough to look tidy.

The aim should be to keep it to a length of just above an inch.

Some lawn owners may think that’s too much, but it’s a rule worth following as it will help deter weed growth because there is little light for germinating weed seeds, and it encourages a thick sward that also deters the growth of moss.

If your lawn is looking pale or thin then a spring feed with something like EverGreen Cut & Feed will improve its colour of the grass in just three days.

It will also encourage stronger and more vigorous grass growth during the subsequent six weeks.

If your lawn is infested with moss, get to grips with it by applying a combined feed and killer. The unwanted moss will shrivel and die while the lawn will stay thicker and greener for months.

Now that the soil has started to warm up, the weather should be good enough to encourage strong germination of grass seed to hide all those bald patches.

Nowadays, you can find plain and simple grass seed to use for repair, or you can find quality seed and compost mixes that help to ensure even growth.

If your patches are the result of a dog, it’s worth considering Patch Magic Dog Spot Repair.

This product contains gypsum, grass seed and coir.

The gypsum is a calcium-rich mineral that helps rebalance the soil nutrients , while the grass seed has been specially selected for use on high-salt urine burns.

Coir is a super-absorbent growing medium.

Patch Magic Dog Spot Repair may cost more than the traditional methods of dealing with urine burns on grass – copious amounts of water and/or regular re-seeding (or, as a last resort getting rid of the dog) – but there are bound to be some gardeners who think it’s money well spent.