Gardening experts are advising people to complete this task ‘regularly’ during the summer time to ensure fresh growth, as temperatures are set to rise in the upcoming weeks
Gardeners struggling to keep their lawns looking green and luscious have been advised to do one thing in June.
With summer fast approaching and the temperatures getting warmer and warmer, many of us will be spending quite some time in our gardens. Therefore, gardening tasks have become more important – and there’s something you must do to prevent your lawn from drying out completely.
With the month of May coming to an end, as well as the ‘No Mow May’ initiative, gardeners will have to take care of their gardens, now more than ever, to ensure that their grass is looking healthier and thicker before the summer arrives.
The ‘No Mow May’ campaign, started by Plantlife, encouraged gardeners to refrain from moving their lawns throughout the entire month. The whole purpose was to boost biodiversity by allowing wild flowers and plants to grow and fully bloom, as well as providing food and shelter to other wildlife.
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As shared by gardening expert Fiona Jenkins from My Job Quote, there are a few tips and tricks that will help gardeners ensure that their outdoor spaces are looking greener than ever before.
She explained: “Regular mowing encourages grass to grow through a process known as the ‘stimulation effect’. The principle works much the same as how we are advised to get our hair trimmed regularly to enable it to grow faster!”
“When you mow your lawn consistently to a good height you are removing the top portion of the grass blades, which prompts it to produce new shoots and leaves to compensate, resulting in a denser turf. It also has the additional benefit of removing any weeds which may be stealing sunlight, nutrients, and water from your grass.”
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By regularly mowing the lawn during the summertime, it can prevent it from drying out. However, it’s important to adjust the height and frequency, as the job might do otherwise, and affect the growth and overall health of the lawn.
The great thing about gardening is that you don’t need a lot of expertise but just some interest to keep your outdoor space as tidy and organised as possible. Just in time for the best season of the year, when temperatures are hotter, and there’s an excuse to gather all of your loved ones by hosting a barbecue or a simple get together.