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Sown summer mid 70s

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Due almost 16 years ago:

Rake

rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)

Due over 15 years ago:

Scarify & aerate

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris -
This is a great month to scarify the lawn and follow it up with spiking to aerate the soil below the lawn.

Increase length of

Autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

Feed/fertilize

Feed the lawn with an application of autumn lawn feed.

Re-seeding or re-turfing is best done early in the autumn - the ground is still warm from the summer but is also moist.

Brush up autumn leaves.

Due about 15 years ago:

Rake & mow

Mid month, rake up all the rubbish on the surface of the lawn. Make the first cut of the season when the weather conditions are dry. The first of the new season should just 'top' the grass - cutting off too much of the grass could damage it this early in the season.

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris - click here to jump to the 'worm treatment' section for more details.

Weed & feed

Feed the lawn with an application of spring lawn feed. The best feeds contain some long-lasting nitrogen fertiliser.

Mid spring is the best time for applying a weed killer or weed and feed. If moss is a problem, use a good brand of lawn sand and rake up the dead moss a fortnight later.

Remove dead moss from

rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)

Due over 14 years ago:

Increase length of

Autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

Scarify & spike

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris -
This is a great month to scarify the lawn and follow it up with spiking to aerate the soil below the lawn.

Feed

Feed the lawn with an application of autumn lawn feed.

Re-seeding or re-turfing is best done early in the autumn - the ground is still warm from the summer but is also moist.

Brush up autumn leaves.

Feed

Feeding Your Lawn Naturally

PHOSPHATE
Sprinkle a handful of bone meal per square meter (yard) over the lawn in autumn / fall. The rate of application is not too critical because bone meal will not burn the lawn and takes time to break down and release nutrients. This will provide your lawn with a good supply of phosphate throughout the year.

Due about 14 years ago:

Rake & mow

Mid month, rake up all the rubbish on the surface of the lawn. Make the first cut of the season when the weather conditions are dry. The first of the new season should just 'top' the grass - cutting off too much of the grass could damage it this early in the season.

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris - click here to jump to the 'worm treatment' section for more details.

Feed/fertilize

Feed the lawn with an application of spring lawn feed. The best feeds contain some long-lasting nitrogen fertiliser.

Mid spring is the best time for applying a weed killer or weed and feed. If moss is a problem, use a good brand of lawn sand and rake up the dead moss a fortnight later.

Rake

rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)

Due over 13 years ago:

Feed

Feeding Your Lawn Naturally

PHOSPHATE
Sprinkle a handful of bone meal per square meter (yard) over the lawn in autumn / fall. The rate of application is not too critical because bone meal will not burn the lawn and takes time to break down and release nutrients. This will provide your lawn with a good supply of phosphate throughout the year.

Due about 13 years ago:

Begin cutting

Mid month, rake up all the rubbish on the surface of the lawn. Make the first cut of the season when the weather conditions are dry. The first of the new season should just 'top' the grass - cutting off too much of the grass could damage it this early in the season.

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris

Weed & feed

Feed the lawn with an application of spring lawn feed. The best feeds contain some long-lasting nitrogen fertiliser.

Mid spring is the best time for applying a weed killer or weed and feed. If moss is a problem, use a good brand of lawn sand and rake up the dead moss a fortnight later.

Rake

rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)

Due over 12 years ago:

Increase length of

Autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

Scarify & aerate

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris -
This is a great month to scarify the lawn and follow it up with spiking to aerate the soil below the lawn.

Feed

Feed the lawn with an application of autumn lawn feed.

Re-seeding or re-turfing is best done early in the autumn - the ground is still warm from the summer but is also moist.

Brush up autumn leaves.

Due about 12 years ago:

1st cut

Mid month, rake up all the rubbish on the surface of the lawn. Make the first cut of the season when the weather conditions are dry. The first of the new season should just 'top' the grass - cutting off too much of the grass could damage it this early in the season.

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris

Weed, feed & moss kill

Feed the lawn with an application of spring lawn feed. The best feeds contain some long-lasting nitrogen fertiliser.

Mid spring is the best time for applying a weed killer or weed and feed. If moss is a problem, use a good brand of lawn sand and rake up the dead moss a fortnight later.

Rake

rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)

Due over 11 years ago:

Increase length of

Autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

Scarify & aerate

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. If the problem is bad, treat with derris -
This is a great month to scarify the lawn and follow it up with spiking to aerate the soil below the lawn.

Feed

Feed the lawn with an application of autumn lawn feed.
Feeding Your Lawn Naturally:
PHOSPHATE ...Sprinkle a handful of bone meal per square meter (yard) over the lawn in autumn. See preious notes.

Re-seeding or re-turfing is best done early in the autumn - see previous notes.

Brush up autumn leaves.

Due about 11 years ago:

1st cut

See previous notes

Weed, feed & moss kill

See previous notes

Rake

rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)

Due over 10 years ago:

Increase length of

Autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

Scarify & aerate

See previous notes

Feed

Feed the lawn with an application of autumn lawn feed.
Feeding Your Lawn Naturally:
PHOSPHATE ...Sprinkle a handful of bone meal per square meter (yard) over the lawn in autumn. See previous notes.

Re-seeding or re-turfing is best done early in the autumn - see previous notes.

Brush up autumn leaves.

Due about 10 years ago:

1st cut

See previous reminders

Due over 4 years ago:

Autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

Worm casts may become a problem at this time of year. if the problem is bad, treat with derris - this is a great month to scarify the lawn and follow it up with spiking to aerate the soil below the lawn.

increase length of grass autumn is here so decrease the frequency of mowing and gradually increase the height of the cut.

feed the lawn with an application of autumn lawn feed. re-seeding or re-turfing is best done early in the autumn - the ground is still warm from the summer but is also moist. brush up autumn leaves.

Due about 4 years ago:

1st cut mid month, rake up all the rubbish on the surface of the lawn. make the first cut of the season when the weather conditions are dry. the first of the new season should just 'top' the grass - cutting off too much of the grass could damage it this

feed the lawn with an application of spring lawn feed. the best feeds contain some long-lasting nitrogen fertiliser. mid spring is the best time for applying a weed killer or weed and feed. if moss is a problem, use a good brand of lawn sand and rake u

Rake lawn .... rake up the dead moss ( fortnight after treatment)