Overview
- UK lifestyle outlets on Thursday published guidance from Fothergill’s expert Pim Dickson urging a spring lawn feed to kick-start growth and restore rich colour.
- He recommends reseeding bare patches with modest amounts of grass seed and adding a thin cover of soil or straw to protect it, which helps thicken turf and curb weeds over time.
- Before sowing, loosen the top 2 to 4 inches of soil, remove debris, and level the surface so new roots establish well and the lawn finishes even.
- Keep new seedbeds moist and off-limits to foot traffic for several weeks, and use simple bird deterrents if birds are taking seed.
- For the first cuts of spring, keep mower blades high and lower the height bit by bit to avoid scalping and to build stronger roots.