Autumn Lawn Care Tips
Advice and tips for late August to November
Autumn is a vital time for your garden lawn. You should use the last months of the growing season to prepare your grass for the stresses of winter – this preparation should improve the health of your lawn throughout the colder months and into the following spring.
Autumn is a vital time for your garden lawn. You should use the last months of the growing season to prepare your grass for the stresses of winter – this preparation should improve the health of your lawn throughout the colder months and into the following spring.
The ideal approach can vary from one garden to the next, but here are some of the autumn lawn care treatments we frequently recommend at this time of year:
- Overseeding - This involves sowing new grass seeds to keep your lawn thick and healthy. View our Overseeding page for more information.
- Top Dressing - It’s possible to improve the quality of your turf by dressing it with a carefully-chosen soil mix. Learn more about top dressing here.
- Aeration - Aeration and spiking can improve soil ventilation and relieve ground compaction (which can lead to a number of different problems). More information here.
- Scarification - Scarifying involves using powered machinery to remove dead moss and thatch from your lawn. See our lawn scarification page for details.
- Weed Control - Weeds can be big problem during the autumn. Take a look at our weed control page to find out what we recommend.
- Moss Control - Moss frequently takes hold in wet conditions. We provide a specialist moss control service to keep your lawn free of moss.
- Disease Protection - Your lawn may be susceptible to certain diseases at this time of year. Visit our disease control page to learn more.
- Worm Control - Worms can excrete unsightly ‘casts’ (soil and plant remains) on the surface of your lawn. Contact us for advice on this problem.
