After a wet month, lawns across the UK are growing wild. Now June is here, many will be keen to get their mowers out but this could be a huge mistake, according to The Grass People ’s lawn expert Chris Mcilroy. He said: “The recent rainy conditions restricting mowing have left many gardens looking overgrown.
But before you start cutting the blades, there are some checks you need to do first to avoid ruining your lawn and harming wildlife. “If your grass has been long for a few weeks, debris might have embedded into the lawn. So it’s important to check and rake through before you start mowing so you don’t cause any unnecessary damage.
Do this gently as wildlife might have started gathering in the grass too.” Mr Mcilroy also advises gardeners to check the forecast and not cut the grass while it’s still wet. “Many people might see a dry day and think it’s the perfect time to get mowing, but with longer grass, it’s hard to tell if it is fully dry or not,” he said “Cutting grass that is still damp can be detrimental to the lawn’s health and make it more susceptible to diseases and pests.
Wet grass can clump together, leading to an uneven cut, meaning lawns can look much worse off. Clumped grass can also cause damage to mowing machinery. If there’s just a morning dew on the lawn, then wait until the afternoon to let this dry off.
“If there’s been persistent rainfall, perhaps wait for the weather to be dry for a few days to ensure the garden isn’t s.
