Lawn Care Calendar: What to Do Each Season in the UK

Want your lawn to look great all year round? The secret is timing. Different seasons call for different lawn care tasks — and by following a simple calendar, you can keep your grass looking lush, healthy, and ready for whatever the British weather throws at it.

Here’s your UK lawn care calendar, season by season.

🌸 Spring Lawn Care (March – May)

Spring is the season of growth. As your lawn wakes up after winter, it needs a helping hand.

Tasks for spring:

• Mow for the first time: Start high (around 7–8cm), then gradually lower blades.

• Scarify (rake): Remove moss, thatch, and debris.

• Overseed: Patch up bare spots with fresh seed.

• Fertilise: Apply a spring fertiliser rich in nitrogen to boost growth.

• Edge the lawn: Redefine borders for a neat look.

💡 Tip: Don’t mow when the ground is wet or frosty — this damages grass.

☀️ Summer Lawn Care (June – August)

Summer is about maintenance and protecting your lawn during hot, dry spells.

Tasks for summer:

• Mow regularly: But leave grass slightly longer (5–7cm) to retain moisture.

• Water deeply: Once or twice a week in dry weather (preferably early morning).

• Weed control: Spot-treat weeds before they spread.

• Monitor pests: Look out for leatherjackets or chafer grubs.

• Avoid fertilising in drought: Fertiliser can scorch dry grass.

💡 Tip: Lawns naturally go a little brown in drought — don’t panic. They usually recover with rain.

🍂 Autumn Lawn Care (September – November)

Autumn is the best time to repair and strengthen your lawn before winter.

Tasks for autumn:

• Aerate: Use a fork or aerator to relieve soil compaction.

• Overseed: Ideal conditions for seed to germinate.

• Fertilise: Apply an autumn feed high in potassium to strengthen roots.

• Scarify: Remove moss and thatch to let in light and air.

• Leaf clearance: Keep leaves off the lawn to prevent smothering.

💡 Tip: Autumn reseeding helps grass establish strong roots before winter cold.

❄️ Winter Lawn Care (December – February)

Winter is a rest period for your lawn. Minimal intervention is best.

Tasks for winter:

• Keep off frosty/waterlogged grass: Walking on it can damage blades.

• Clear debris: Remove leaves, branches, and toys/furniture.

• Service tools: Sharpen mower blades and prep equipment for spring.

• Avoid feeding/seeding: Conditions are too cold for growth.

💡 Tip: Think of winter as “maintenance mode” — less is more.

Quick Month-by-Month Checklist

✅ March: First mow, light scarify
✅ April: Fertilise, overseed
✅ May: Weed control, regular mowing
✅ June–July: Water deeply in dry spells
✅ August: Edge borders, spot-treat weeds
✅ September: Aerate, overseed, fertilise
✅ October: Scarify, leaf clearing
✅ November: Reduce mowing, prep for winter
✅ December–Feb: Minimal care, keep off lawn

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Final Thoughts

By following this seasonal lawn care calendar, you’ll always know what to do — and when - for a healthier, greener garden.

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