Lawn Tasks for Spring

The following table lists the maintenance tasks that you'll need to carry out on your lawn during the spring.

Procedure	Steps
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.
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.
Watering	May be needed in dry areas from mid-spring onwards.
Fertilizing	Apply spring fertilizer in mid to late spring, unless moss is present (see below).
Aerating and Scarifying	Lightly scarify in mid to late spring: scratch with a rake.
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.
Other Tasks	Recut edges if required. Sweep away wormcasts. Carry out any restoration work.