Lawn seed mix, sandy soil

Autumn - early · Planting

Reseed the lawn

When day and night temperatures cool in early Autumn, spread grass seed to reseed the lawn. Follow the seed manufacturer's guidance for coverage. Pay special attention to bare patches. Keep the lawn moist.

Spring-Autumn · Outdoors

Water the lawn

A lush lawn needs regular watering (up to 2cm per week), so if there's a dry week, then water with a hosepipe and sprinkler. Water every evening in very hot conditions, but be aware of hosepipe bans in periods of drought.

Spring-Autumn · Outdoors

Feed the lawn

Feed the lawn with lawn fertiliser after removing thatch in Spring to promote growth. Then feed again during the growing season according to the feed manufacturer's instructions.

Spring - mid · Planting

Remove thatch and reseed

When the weather warms and grass starts to grow, mow the lawn and then rake to remove the "thatch" (moss and dead grass). At this time you may decide to reseed any bare patches.

Spring - mid · Planting

Aerate the lawn to improve drainage

After mowing and removing thatch, aerate by making holes all over the lawn with a garden fork, or special aerator shoes or machines. Do this once or twice a year to improve drainage and growth on heavy clay soil, otherwise every 2-3 years.

Spring-Autumn · Planting

Mow the lawn

From March to June mow once or twice a month. From July through to September mow more regularly, once a week or more depending on how short you like it and how quickly it grows.