Seasonal Lawn Maintenance Guide
January/February
- Remove leaves and debris.
- Mower servicing and sharpening.
- Stay off the lawn if frozen or waterlogged.
March/April
- Start mowing the lawn as warmer weather stimulates turf growth and increase the frequency of mowing as required.
- Apply Rolawn Lawn Topdressing.
- Remove by hand or spot treat coarse grasses and weeds.
- Scarify if the lawn is more than 12 months old.
- Feed with Rolawn GroRight Spring Lawn Food.
- Patch damaged lawn areas and edges with Medallion® turf or Rolawn lawn seed.
- Over seed if the lawn is more than 12 months old with Rolawn lawn seed.
May/June
- Aerate.
- Increase mowing frequency, a little and often is the key.
- Remove by hand or spot treat coarse grasses and weeds.
- Water if rainfall is low.
July/August
- Use water wisely, but to maintain colour in summer, more watering will probably be required. In times of drought your Medallion® lawn will go brown and dormant. It will recover when rainfall returns.
- Apply a Chafer Grub Killer and Leatherjacket Killer if required.
- Make arrangements for your lawn to be mown whilst you are on holiday.
September/October
- Gradually decrease mowing frequency as grass growth slows, raise the height of cut as winter approaches.
- Scarify if the lawn is more than 12 months old.
- Aerate.
- Feed with Rolawn GroRight Autumn Lawn Food.
- Repair damaged or worn areas with new Medallion® turf or Rolawn lawn seed.
- Apply Rolawn Lawn Topdressing.
- Allow worm casts to dry before brushing with a stiff broom.
November/December
- Remove leaves and debris.
- Mow if the lawn is still growing.
- Prune and thin foliage surrounding the lawn.
- Clean and oil all equipment before putting into winter storage.
