If the weather is mild, occasionally cut the grass, maintaining about 25mm of growth. Make sure you keep off the grass if it is waterlogged.

 

Rake the grass thoroughly and spike the lawn all over. Apply lawn sand if necessary. Ensure you keep the mower blades high and just "top" the grass.

 

Re-seed bare patches and apply fertilizers and mosskiller towards the end of the month. Mow regularly, gradually lowering the blades

 

In May treat the lawn with selective weed killers or combined weed/feed preparations if you haven't fed the lawn in April

 

Mow lawns twice a week if possible working to a definite pattern. Water grass if necessary, remembering to soak thoroughly.

 

Treat grass with a second application of fertilizer and water in if necessary. Don't cut the grass too closely

 

Keep on mowing the lawn regularly and water as required. Fill in any cracks caused by drought with a mixture of sharp sand and soil

 

Raise mower blades to allow the grass to thicken and protect roots from winter frost and snow. Apply winter fertilizer weedkiller and mosskiller.

 

Rake out thatch from turf and spike lawn to assist drainage. Brush in soil and sharp sand. Continue cuttingg as necessary.

 

Use a stiff broom to remove wormcasts from the grass. Don't mow the lawn if very wet as this will compact the soil and encourage waterlogging