Gardening Expert

The month of June is one of the best times of the year to enjoy your garden. The sun is shining (usually) and most of your flowers will either be in bloom or will be just about to flower.

The most important job that you will have undoubtedly already started throughout the summer is mowing the lawn. One of the most difficult things to grow is a perfect lawn. Dandelions and other weeds will see your lawn as an ideal place to take residence. A few tips for a perfect lawn are listed below:

• You should remove weeds using a selective weedkiller (not killing the grass).
• Try aerating the lawn using a fork or an aerating tool.
• Mow the grass every two weeks or so. Try mowing in different directions each time you mow to prevent the grass blades from growing a particular curved direction.
• Don’t cut your grass when it is wet (electric or petrol).
• Use a lawn roller occasionally to achieve flatness.
• If possible mow in the morning after the dew has dried.
• Keep you mower well maintained and make sure it has a sharp blade.
• Feed your lawn about 4 times a year using a lawn feed product (The first after the last frost).
• Water your lawn regularly during dry periods to ensure the grass stays in perfect condition.