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While spring and summer are considered the UK’s warmer months, they aren’t without rain and if you get a downpour, you won’t want your lawn to suffer. Chris McIlroy, lawn expert at The Grass People, said: “After a mild start to spring, lawns across the UK will be looking forward to a bit of hydration, but heavy rain can spell trouble. “Water-logged lawns breed diseases that can kill grass, meaning there is not much there when the water eventually disperses.
” A garden expert has shared some tips so you can prevent your lawn from getting water-logged after lots of rain (Image: Getty) How to avoid a water-logged lawn in the UK While changing the weather isn’t possible, Chris insists gardeners can prepare their lawns for the downpours . “The one job you need to do is aeration. A healthy lawn will have open pockets to allow for the free flow of air, nutrients and water.
But lawn use can cause soil to become compacted. “Aeration is a process of penetrating the soil to airflow, it’s key during spring and summer months. It can be done with a pitchfork or with more elaborate tools,” he said.
“It takes seconds to do but you will need to do it across the lawn to ensure water drains effectively.” It's worth knowing your lawn’s soil composition so you can deal with any complications. Plants that could damage the value of your home (function (d, s, n) { var js, fjs = d.
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” If you have moss on your grass , you’ll need to remove it from the lawn to prevent areas from staying wetter for longer as the moss will block the flow of water. Chris also recommends keeping your lawn thick to avoid puddles forming. He said: “Overseeding will prevent flooding as it will get rid of bald patches on your lawn.
When done regularly, overseeding can improve root structure and density over time, improving how grass absorbs rainwater. Recommended reading: Expert shares 30p 'secret' for keeping flowers alive for longer Expert shares cheap hacks to help your houseplants thrive including 'touch test' 5 practical items your garden needs for its spring spruce up Shaded lawns can struggle to recover after rain as the garden will rely on sunshine to help shift some of that surface water. Chris said: “Consider removing some trees or bushes that create shadows over your lawn.
If there’s no way to improve sunlight access to your lawn, you could change your grass seed to a variety that can withstand heavy moisture better. “Reduce footfall during periods of heavy showers so your soil doesn’t become more compacted and you don’t damage grass roots in their vulnerable state.”.
