First Mow of the Season : 5 Tips on how to rejuvenate your lawn post-winter

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Spring is an ideal time to make repairs and refresh your lawn following the harsh winter months. Vince Brauns, European Product Manager at cordless battery-powered mowing specialist EGO, has put together his top tips for spring to ensure that lawns look their best for summer.

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  1. The Post-Winter Clear Up

Winter is harsh on any lawn, after months without sunshine, gardens may look a little tired. It is important that before the first mow of the season that you take time to clear away any fallen twigs, leaves or other debris that may have gathered as these can damage the blades on your lawnmower.

A leaf rake is best for clearing away leaves and dead grass as this will help perk up the turf ahead of growing season. When using a rake, the best time is early spring when the soil has dried out – if the soil is muddy, you risk damaging the grass!

  1. First Mow of the Season

As lawn growth begins in March, start mowing your lawn once it reaches about three inches (8cm) in height, with a high cut on dry grass if possible. Mowing the new grass blades once they reach three inches will prevent them from becoming overgrown but will stimulate continual growth.

Another tip to remember is the One-Third Rule. Never cut more than a third of a blade of grass in one go as cutting more can stress the grass whilst cutting too much can lead to disease and weeds. Instead, you should gradually reduce the grass length over several weeks by using the adjustable deck height of your mower.

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  1. Give your Grass Fresh Air

Aerating your lawn in early spring will really help it bounce back after the colder months by preventing the grass from becoming overly compacted and giving it more space to flourish.

An aerator tool breaks up compact soil so that enough space can be made to provide the roots access to fresh air and nutrients and encourage new growth. After aerating, you should use lawn fertiliser which your grass will store and use as food.

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  1. New Growth

The best thing after aerating is to spread grass seed, preferably a similar type to your existing lawn. With new growth your lawn will be kept looking fresh all-year-round, the first week of April is an ideal time to sow grass seeds, but it does require more monitoring and more watering to increase growth before any heatwaves in the summer season.

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Before seeding, you should mow your lawn to a short length. This ensures that the seeds won’t get stuck in tall blades and that they get adequate sunlight. Then after seeding, only mow your lawn once grass roots and shoots are established (usually around 4 weeks) and when the ground is relatively dry. Ensure that your mower blades are sharp and on the highest setting for cutting.

  1. Make it neat

Contour your lawn by trimming the edges straight after your first mow. By re-establishing a neat boundary, you only need to do light maintenance to keep up appearance throughout the growing season. The aim is to neaten your lawn by giving it definition and straight lines, without doing so, it will spread continuously to the point of overtaking pathways and flower beds. If you like to feature a stripe on your lawn as well, you can look at getting a detachable roller added to your mowing accessories!

With the EGO Power Plus cordless mower range, you will be well equipped for the first mow of the season. With less noise, zero emissions and all our handy tips, your lawn will be flourishing by summer.

  • New for 2022, the LM1702E-SP mower is perfect for small to medium sized gardens and can easily tackle sloping or undulating lawns.

https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers/lm1701e-push-mower-42cm

  • The LM1701E is also idea for small to medium sizes but prefers level ground

https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers/lm1701e-push-mower-42cm

  • The LM2021E-SP has a wide cutting width which makes it suitable for mowing medium to large sized gardens with sloping lawns

https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers/lm2021e-sp-50cm-mower

  • The LM1903E-SP is suitable for medium sized gardens with a sloping lawn

https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers/lm1903e-sp-47cm-mower

  • The LM2135E-SP is best for large gardens with wider spaces and sloping lawns.

https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers/lm2135e-sp-52cm-mower

To view EGO’s full range visit: https://egopowerplus.co.uk/products/mowers

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