Tim McNamara, owner of The Lawn Business, on why this is the season to give your lawn a bit of TLC.
Spring is finally here, bringing warmer soil temperatures and longer daylight hours - the perfect conditions for reviving your lawn after winter. March to early May is an ideal time to repair damage, tackle moss and encourage healthy growth, setting the stage for a lush lawn through summer.
Dealing with Post-Winter Problems
The wet winter has left many lawns looking worse for wear, with thin grass coverage, moss buildup and compacted soil. But don’t worry - these common issues can be easily remedied with a bit of care.
- Thin Grass Coverage – Rake out debris, then over-seed with a suitable grass seed mixture, ensuring good seed-to-soil contact. Water regularly (unless rain does the job for you) and avoid sowing if frost is forecast. For extra protection, cover new shoots with a lightweight fleece to shield them from cold snaps and hungry birds.
- Moss Ingress – Moss thrives in damp, shaded areas. Treat it with an iron-based moss control product, but remember, moss doesn’t rot away like weeds - it needs to be raked or scarified out. This can be hard work, but essential to prevent it from returning. Over-seeding is often necessary to fill in the gaps left behind.
- Compacted Soil – Excess rain, standing water and even snow can suffocate grass roots by reducing airflow in the soil. The best way to fix this is through aeration - creating holes to relieve compaction and improve drainage. While a garden fork can be used, a powered aerator is far more effective and avoids damaging the roots. Always avoid aerating when the ground is too wet, as this can make compaction worse.
Time to Feed Your Lawn
With grass actively growing again, spring feeding is crucial for recovery and strong growth. However, avoid liquid fertilisers, which can wash away quickly in spring rain, and steer clear of high-nitrogen fertilisers, which can cause a short-term growth surge but weaken the grass afterward. Instead, opt for a slow-release granular fertiliser that provides balanced, long-lasting nutrition.
Need Help? The Lawn Business Can Assist
Spring is one of our busiest seasons at The Lawn Business, and we’re here to help homeowners across Altrincham and surrounding areas with professional lawn care services, including:
- Annual Treatment Programme – A five-visit programme throughout the year, starting with a long-lasting, poultry-based granular fertiliser to enhance colour and promote steady growth. We also provide weed and moss control as needed. Prices start at just £25 per visit - no contract required, and you can start at any time!
- Lawn Restoration – We help restore damaged lawns using a range of treatments, from over-seeding to turfing (depending on budget and preference).
- Free Lawn Analysis & No-Obligation Quote – We don’t give estimates over the phone - we always visit in person to assess the condition of your lawn and discuss your goals.
Spring is the best time to renovate a lawn - better than summer, when higher temperatures can make new growth difficult. The variety of lawn care products, techniques and advice out there can be overwhelming, but we’ve done the research, we have the equipment, and we’ve learned from experience.
For more information about The Lawn Business, visit thelawnbusiness.co.uk or email info@thelawnbusiness.co.uk or call/text Tim on 07974 201098.
