9 hours Ago By Isobel Pankhurst
As the colder months begin to end and spring sets in, homeowners should consider rejuvenating their gardens . If there's been some damage over the winter, you may need to plant more grass to ensure a full, green lawn come the warmer, spring months. With this in mind, expert and Senior Category Manager of Garden Maintenance Clair Albone shares her top tips on preparing the garden for spring.
"If the bitter winter cold and frost damaged the grass, February is the perfect time to lay new turf, to ensure a lush green outdoor space is ready for Spring”, says Clair. "Ground preparation is crucial for laying new grass and it has significant benefits for the overall health of the turf and longevity of the lawn." For digging out the soil and laying new turf, Clair recommends the Carbon Steel Powagrip Garden Digging Fork (£11) , which features a soft-grip plastic Y-dee handle for comfortable use and a handle hole for easy storage, making it a convenient and reliable tool for all gardening needs.
When it comes to making your lawn look fuller after winter, Clair says: "For those wanting to add extra thickness without laying a whole new lawn, opt for the Miracle-Gro Patch Magic Seed & Feed – 1.5kf (£18) to fix patches as it will produce 50 per cent thicker grass with half the water." Another option for planting extra grass patches is the Gro-Sure Fast Acting Lawn Seed – 1.
5kg (£17.50) , which will give lawns a new lease of life within just ten days and is ideal for seeing worn areas and patches that have been damaged over the cold winter months. She has also shared when you should do the first lawn cut of the year.
When the temperature is above 5 degrees outside and the grass is fully dry, it can begin to grow - so sometime after this is when the first cut should be done. Clair adds: "The first cut of the year is the most important so take the time to prepare lawns now as it will pay dividends throughout summer and the rest of the year. "For a healthy lawn, consider mowing once or twice monthly at the highest setting from March onwards, maintaining a length of 1.
5 inches to avoid bare patches.".
