| Sowing and Laying |
- Prepare soil for laying turf or sowing grass seed in early spring.
- Lay turf or sow seed in mid to late spring.
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| Mowing |
- In early spring, roll lawn before mowing if it has been lifted by frost during winter.
- Start mowing when grass begins to grow, starting with blades high and lowering them gradually as the spring goes on.
- In late spring, mow weekly, adjusting to summer cut height.
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| Watering |
- May be needed in dry areas from mid-spring onwards.
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| Fertilizing |
- Apply spring fertilizer in mid to late spring, unless moss is present (see below).
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| Aerating and Scarifying |
- Lightly scarify in mid to late spring: scratch with a rake.
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| Weed and Moss Control |
- Apply lawn sand to get rid of moss. Remove with raking when it has turned black.
- Apply selective weedkiller, or dig out small patched of weeds by hand.
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| Other Tasks |
- Recut edges if required.
- Sweep away wormcasts.
- Carry out any restoration work.
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