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It is not advisable to mow your lawn during the winter months so leave it to grow over the frosty season. Once it starts growing in the spring then you can start to cut the grass using your lawnmower blades at their highest setting. Check that your blades are sharp since blunt blades may damage your grass and prevent growth. As you move from spring into summer your mowing should become more regular and you can gradually lower the blades. It is recommended to raise the mower blades in drier weather and lower on moister days to help protect the grass. Also regularly changing your mowing pattern will help your grass to grow more upright.

Water your lawn either early morning or late evening. The water will evaporate, or even scorch some lawns, if you water it during the day.

You can improve your lawn’s drainage and health by spiking the grass with a spiker or garden fork. The ideal time is autumn since the lawn is likely to have become compressed over the busy summer season. It is important that you rake your lawn during the autumn months, removing fallen leaves and dead grass, so that the lawn can still receive light and water to feed on.