Check your lawn regularly for problems and keep it well trimmed over the spring and summer.Keep your lawn healthy, lush and green with our easy care guide.
What to do
After mowing trim overhanging edges with edging shears.
Re-define edges each spring with a half-moon edging tool.
Repair damaged edges by removing a rectangle of turf with a spade and replacing with the damaged edge facing the lawn.
Make lawns stronger by regular feeding.
Fill lawn hollows by making an H-shape cut with a spade and lifting back two flaps. Fill depression with topsoil.
Keep on top of weeds by removing them with a daisy grubber tool.
Mow regularly to keep grass healthy.
Lay stepping-stones to prevent paths becoming worn across your your lawn.
Time needed
Weekly maintenance
You will need
Edging shears
Half-moon edging tool
Spade
Lawn feed
Daisy grubber tool
Lawn mower
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