'Two-second' summer job can help rescue your garden lawn this month
Give your garden grass some TLC this July with our handy expert guide to getting your lawn back.
July is just around the corner which can only mean there is no better time to get outside and enjoy the garden.
If you're lucky enough to have outdoor space then you'll probably know there are certain important gardening jobs that you need to do for your lawn next month.
While for many of us, it is a great time to get family and friends around to enjoy a BBQ, have drinks or even watch the Euros we must take care of our lawn.
Especially if people are walking around and making full use of the garden.
So, we have spoken to Timothy Greene, a grass expert at iCANLAWN, who has shared his four tips for what you need to do in July.
Watering - but only at the right time
It turns out there is a better time to water your lawn.
Greene said: “Water your lawn in the early morning, preferably between 4am and 10am to reduce evaporation and allow the grass to dry before evening. This will help to minimise the risk of fungal diseases.”
Feed your lawn
The forecast for July is looking a little cooler at the start, which is the perfect time to get feeds in.
The expert explained: “Fertilisers often contain chemicals and need to be watered in to start them working on your lawn. In dry warm weather, this may mean they require lots of watering to get them to break down and may increase the risk of fertiliser burn.
“I would suggest getting your feeds in way before a heatwave is on the horizon and waiting for the temperature to cool down before going in again.”
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Aerating
It’s important to allow water, air and nutrients to flow through lawns throughout warmer weather. To do this, create pockets of air through aerating.
This can help water rescue scorched grass and also prevent it from being waterlogged when wet weather arrives.
Greene advised: “Aerating the lawn often is key during summer months. Aeration is a process of penetrating the soil to airflow. It can be done with a pitchfork or with more elaborate tools.
“It takes two seconds to do but you will need to do it across the lawn to ensure water to drain effectively.”
Do the bounce-back test
Use the Bounce Back test throughout July to make sure your grass is getting the water that it needs ahead of rising temperatures.
He added: “The Bounce Back Test is a good indicator of when your lawn needs a good drink. All you do is stand on the grass, and if it stays flat, it needs watering. If it bounces back then it’s probably okay.
“You should aim to water the lawn deeply between 10-14 days apart ensuring all areas receive an inch of water. This intermittent watering helps the lawn to build resilience and create a thirst for the water.”
