To determinethesizeof yourlawnmultiplythelengthbythewidthinmeters and you can work out the application rate for what you’ll need. The extra rain willhelpkeepthesoilmoistandreallywashthattreatmentintothe grass and intotherootsofthesoilbed. Ifyou’vegotalotofmossonyourlawnyoumayneedtoscarifyorrakevigorously aftertwo weekstoremoveanydeadmoss,thegrasswillthenreestablish. Finally, if your lawn is dead, you will need to re-turf or sow a new lawn with Gro-Sure Smart Lawn seed, a quality blend that will help prevent this happening if another dry spell occurs. Keep watering well to help seed germination. Asthemonthswillbegenerallymorewetteryoucanalsostart to think about rectifying somesummerdamagebyrepairingpatchylawnwith turf or seeds.

Don’t use top dressing or weedkillers on the lawn during this period. Avoid fertilisers unless you can water the lawn (think of water resources in your area) Expectations If your grass is very sparse or worn, we recommend overseeding the whole lawn with Gro-Sure Smart Lawn seed. It contains a clever aqua gel coating that can absorb 400 times its weight in water to guarantee germination. Lookingattheweatherforecastforthefirst coupleofweeksofSeptember all you can see is rainrainand more rain,thisisperfect for applying treatmentlikeevergreencomplete 4 in 1. It is best to do most of these preparation steps in the autumn months if possible when lawn growth has slowed down, it then has enough time to recover for the spring and summer months. Best time to scarify your lawn in the UK If you’re after a striped finish then a rear roller mower is recommended and the lawn needs to be mown up and down to perfect your stripes. This is because the roller flattens the grass so that it lays flat in the direction in which you’ve mowed. Finish the effect with clean sharp lawn edges using a half-moon edger.

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If you need to repair patches of your lawn or reseed a larger area, there is a new product available that allows you to make an even earlier start this spring. Gro-sure Smart Seed Fast Start allows grass seed to germinate at lower soil temperatures. This means you can sow the seed around a month earlier than previously – in March, rather than April – and see good results. Our friends over at Westland Garden Health have provided some great tips for reviving your perfect lawn after a drought. What happens to the grass in drought conditions?

Watering lawns during the summer months can be a matter of preference, as lawns will typically recover well in autumn with increased rainfall and there is a lot to be said for conserving this precious natural resource. If conditions are particularly dry and you do want to try and prolong the lush green of your lawn, a major soak less frequently is better than frequently sprinkling, which can lead to shallow root growth. Watering-in: If no rain falls within 2 days, water the lawn thoroughly so that the lawn food starts to work.

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A1: After applying this product in accordance with the label instructions keep children and pets away from treated areas until the granules have been watered in thoroughly and the area has dried. The autumn months are the best time to give it a vigorous rake but be careful not to be too forceful and rake too deeply as the turf gets damaged it can take a long time to recover. A4: Overseeding or reseeding patches can be done 8 weeks after using Miracle-Gro® EverGreen® Complete 4 in 1. After applying new seeds, Miracle-Gro EverGreen Complete 4 in 1 must not be applied until the grass is 6 months old.