Autumn is an important season in the lawn care calendar and there are lots of jobs that can be done now to ensure you have a luscious green lawn next spring and summer.  Use our top tips to guide you on your way;

• Sow grass seed in Autumn, whilst the weather is still warm.  Sow as soon as the weather conditions permit to ensure good, strong growth before the frosts start.  Remember not to mow new grass too soon.
• A more costly but instant option is to lay turf and October and November are an ideal time to do this.  The key to laying turf is to prepare the ground well in advance of laying and only buy your turves when you are ready to lay them.
• If you have a very mossy lawn use Autumn Lawn Feed and Moss Killer, eradicating your moss and topping up nutrient levels to help your lawn through the winter months.  Alternatively try using our new Autumn & Winter Lawn Enhancer which increases the root system of your lawn improving water and nutrient uptake and reducing the risk of drought or disease.
• Scarify your lawn using a spring tine rake to remove dead grass and moss, often referred to as ‘thatch’.  Whilst this may leave your lawn looking a little patchy it will thank you for it and soon recover.
• If your lawn is compacted you can aerate using a fork or hollow-tine aerator.  By opening up the lawn with small holes you will vastly improve drainage and reduce the risk of moss taking hold.  After aerating apply Lawn & Turf Dressing to help create a thicker, healthier lawn.
• Toadstools can be unsightly during Autumn but don’t despair.  Simply brush them off with a besom broom, they won’t cause any long term damage to your lawn.