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The last lawn cut of the year
Throughout the UK homeowners will be considering when to last mow their lawn. One thing for certain is that the last cut is never at the same time in Edinburgh as it is in Newquay, and it will be different everywhere in between.
The increased showers of rain during September made for good growing conditions, and many will have noticed the lawn needing to be mowed more frequently.
Now, in October, as the temperature begins to drop, the grass growth has slowed. This means we are nearing the last cut of the year, so it’s time to raise the cutting height of your mower. During the colder months, we are really aiming to simply top the lawn, or in other words, just trim the blades and keep it tidy.
Autumn / winter lawn mowing tips:
- Raise the mower so the blades are at the highest point
- Aim to trim the top of the grass
- Remove any leaves from your lawn with the lawnmower or a rake
- Avoid cutting the grass on a frosty or overly wet day
If you live in a mild area, you may be able to top your grass in November, but for most people, it will be late October.
Consider fertilising your lawn for winter protection
Many gardeners are now fertilising their lawn during autumn to keep it protected and nurtured during the harsh weather Winter months can bring.
We have two options for granular winter fertilisers. SLOW RELEASE: Autumn/Winter will strengthen grass roots and leaves to provide protection throughout the Winter, resulting in a healthier sward the following Spring across four months. The other option is a QUICK RELEASE: Autumn / Winter fertiliser, which will provide feed coverage to help your lawn fend off frost and winter diseases over six weeks.
We also have a fast-acting winter liquid fertiliser. Our Make it Strong liquid lawn feed is specially formulated to provide your grass with the nutrients it needs to prepare if for the cold and wet winter weather. This liquid fertiliser feeds your grass over 6-8 weeks to strengthen it so it resists winter lawn diseases and comes out the other side of winter, ready to flourish immediately.
You can view our range of fertilisers here.
We have included a few articles below to help you look after your lawn as best you can during the winter months: