A dense, lush green lawn is the heart of a well-maintained garden. Anyone who thinks perfect lawns are only for English gardens is mistaken – with the right care tips, lawn mowers, and trimmers, you can achieve a flawless green in any garden.
Whether spring or summer, flat or hilly, small or large – we’ll show you how to optimally combine lawn care, mowing, fertilizing, and lawn renovation to enjoy a healthy and lush green all year round.
Spring Lawn Care: How to Start the Season Optimally
When the last frost is over, it's time for the first spring mow. Be careful not to mow the lawn too early – young grass blades are sensitive and can be damaged by night frost.
Tips for the first cut in spring:
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Wait until the soil temperature is consistently above 0°C.
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Only mow when the grass is twice as high as the desired cutting length.
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For the first mow, leave it 2 cm longer so the blades have enough leaf surface for photosynthesis.
Fertilizing the Lawn in Spring – The Right Way
After winter, the soil is often low in nutrients. A long-term fertilizer for lawns, especially rich in nitrogen, ensures rapid regeneration.
Fertilizing tips for spring and summer:
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Light, sandy soils: March to April.
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Heavy, clayey soils: May to June.
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Even application with a spreader to avoid over or under-fertilization.
Verticutting: Is it necessary?
Verticutting promotes lawn aeration and removes moss and thatch. In spring: only verticut after the first cut and when the weather is moist and warm. Alternatively, this work can be moved to autumn or late summer to avoid stress for the grass. You can find suitable equipment for verticutting in our online shop, and for comprehensive advice, you are welcome to visit us.
Summer Lawn Care: Watering, Mowing, and Protection
Summer places special demands on your lawn. With proper care, your lawns, green spaces, and garden meadows will survive hot, dry months unharmed.
Proper Watering in Heat
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Water 20 minutes once or twice a week.
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Particularly dry, sunny spots may require a little more water.
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Water in the morning to minimize evaporation and protect the grass.
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Never water in direct sunlight – water droplets can burn the grass.
Mowing the Lawn in Summer
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At temperatures above 25°C: 5–7 cm cutting height to reduce evaporation.
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Above 30°C, growth stops – mowing can then be paused.
Fertilizing in Summer
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If the lawn was well supplied in spring, no additional fertilization is necessary.
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Only apply nutrients in late autumn, especially potassium, to ensure winter hardiness.
Repairing Bare Patches
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Reseed the lawn in bare spots, even in late summer or autumn.
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Small areas can be easily repaired with grass seed, fertilizer, and irrigation.
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For larger areas, a lawn trimmer or ride-on mower can be helpful when reseeding.
Extra Tips for a Perfect Lawn
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Regular care: Regularly use lawn mowers, trimmers, brush cutters, and string trimmers.
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Mulching: Leave two-thirds, cut one-third – protects soil and nutrients.
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Maintain lawn edges: With a lawn trimmer or by hand for clear lines and a perfect appearance.
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Use robotic lawnmowers: For automatic care and even green, even during holidays or absence.
Conclusion: Healthy Lawn in Every Season
With these lawn care tips for spring and summer, combined with high-quality gardening tools, grass seeds, fertilizer, and trimmers, your garden will become a green oasis of well-being.
Show that a perfect lawn is not only possible on the British Isles – in our latitudes too, you can enjoy lush green, dense grass, and healthy green spaces.