Lawn Diary Monthly Lawn Care Guide
January
- Apply Winter fertiliser to strengthen roots and kill moss
- Keep off frosty or waterlogged grass to avoid damage.
- Remove fallen leaves and debris to prevent leaf burn and grass thinning.
- Check your lawn mower and sharpen blades in preparation for spring.
February
- Keep off frosty or waterlogged grass to avoid damage
- Begin edging lawns to tidy up the appearance.
- Apply moss killer if moss is a problem.
March
- Start mowing regularly as grass begins to grow (set mower to a higher height).
- Aerate the lawn if it’s compacted to improve drainage.
- Apply a spring fertilizer to encourage growth.
- Reseed bare patches if the soil is warm enough.
April
- Mow weekly, lowering the mower height gradually.
- Apply a Spring fertiliser to boost growth and colour.
- Scarify (rake) the lawn to remove thatch and moss.
- Manually remove weeds or apply selective herbicide to kill weeds.
May
- Mow more frequently (every 5–7 days).
- Water deeply once per week during dry spells to prevent stress.
- Treat weeds with spot treatments if they persist.
June
- Mow regularly, keeping the height slightly higher during hot weather.
- Water early in the morning or late evening if there’s a drought.
- Apply Summer fertiliser
July
- Keep mowing but avoid cutting grass too short to prevent heat stress.
- Water deeply once s week instead of shallow daily watering.
August
- Continue mowing and watering as needed.
- Monitor for weeds and treat them promptly.
- Start planning for autumn maintenance, including aeration and overseeding.
September
- Scarify and aerate the lawn to reduce thatch and improve drainage.
- Overseed thin areas to thicken the grass.
- Apply an autumn fertilizer with high potassium for root strength.
October
- Reduce mowing frequency and increase the height of the mower
- Keep fallen leaves from the lawn November
- Continue to mow if the weather is warm enough to stimulate growth
- Keep grass free of fallen leaves and Debris
December
- Do not mow - Keep off of frozen or waterlogged grass
