11 June 2025
Have you embraced 'no mow' May? While the wildlife has had a chance to thrive, your lawn may be rather out of control right now. Follow these top tips to get your garden looking lovely once more…
Before you dust off your mower and get to work, you have some prepping to do. 'Fail to prepare and prepare to fail' and all of that. Before cutting your grass, check for wildlife that's hiding away in the long lawn. Once you've ensured there are no hedgehogs or mice, rake any leaves and sticks off your lawn for an easier mow.
It's so tempting to hack it all down in one go, but for one, it's not good for the grass itself and, two, your lawn mower may not be able to handle it.
You should mow no more than a third of the length of your grass at a time. Setting your blade length to no more than a third will prevent scalping your lawn, as well as reduce the chances of weed infestation and a wilted lawn.
Leave some areas of your lawn long and not mowed to encourage a variety and abundance of flowers, increasing the nectar available for pollinators. It's kinder to nature and also means you have less cutting to do!
Those with larger gardens could keep their borders long. During no mow May, the growth of grass and wildflowers will attract pollinators and other useful insects, so keeping your edges long will give them a reason to stick around.
Hand-pull weeds in your lawn instead of using chemicals. This natural method supports a thriving garden ecosystem without disrupting the balance of your lawn.
You should be sowing new grass seed now. With the rain finally returning after the driest spring on record, now is the ideal moment to apply seed. The warmer summer temperatures accelerate growth - we’ve seen seeds sprouting in as little as five days! Combine that with regular summer showers, and you’re in for a lush green transformation.
Feed the soil, not just the grass. Use natural lawn feeds and tonics like seaweed to nourish your lawn. Seaweed enriches the soil with organic matter, improving structure, water retention, and nutrient availability. Its bio-active compounds also strengthen your lawn's natural defenses, helping it resist diseases and pests.
While Wimbledon-worthy lines may be something you dream about having, shake off the idea of immaculate lawns with not a flower in sight. If you reduce mowing to once every four weeks and raise the cutting height two or three inches, it will encourage low-growing flowering plants like clovers and daisies. Also longer grass also develops deeper roots, making your lawn more drought-resistant and healthier overall.
Looking for help with your lawn? Contact Monnick Supply!
Source: Hellomagazine.com
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