Gardeners urged to remove 3 major items from lawns to stop it dying
If you're planning on enjoying the summer heat then make sure you follow these expert tips to keep your lawn in top shape and to avoid damaging your grass
While most of us enjoy basking in warm temperatures, it's important to take extra care of your lawn in the heat. According to an expert, there are three major things you should do to keep it healthy.
Summer is (mostly) here and many of us have been donning shorts and sunglasses. You're probably already thinking about plonking yourself on your lawn chair and pouring yourself a well deserved drink. However, while we may be enjoying the heat wave, many British plants aren't accustomed to it.
The climate is changing rapidly and so are our summer temperatures. In fact, the UK has just experienced the hottest start to May on record, according to the Met Office.
This means that a lot of wildlife may be struggling to adapt. In particular, grass thrives in mild, wet conditions, which means a dry spell can cause it damage.
Additionally, aside from the warm temperatures, the surge of activity in your garden can also do it harm. Barbecues, excited children and increased footfall can all wreak havoc on your grass.
Luckily, an expert has shared some easy-to-follow advice. Chris Cooper is a UK-based lawn expert from the battery mower company Hayter. He says one of the best things you can do to protect your grass is to tidy kid's toys away.
'During heatwaves and when not in use, tidy away children's play equipment,' Chris says. 'This will protect your grass from weather damage. The same goes for unused lawn furniture and barbeques.'
Chris explains that leaving out these heavier items will damage both your soil and your grass. This is because the crushed patches of lawn won't be able to receive any sunlight, ultimately stifling its growth.
He also recommends keeping your grass well-watered during the heat wave. Chris advises, 'Irrigate your grass well; this will better equip it to deal with intense heat from the sun.'
He adds, 'You should approach watering the same way you would with your own body – if the weather is hot, you must drink more water to stop yourself from overheating and dehydrating. To make sure your grass maintains enough moisture, irrigate every day if possible.'
The best time to water your grass is in the morning, according to Chris. This allows your plants and grass to soak up the most amount of water possible before the midday heat.
In a heat wave, you should spend about an hour and a half watering your lawn. You should water it for about 20 to 30 minutes before taking a break. Then you should water again for 20 to 30 minutes.
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