Top 6 Tips To Maintain The Life Of Your Lawn This Summer

As we enter the Summer of 2025, keeping your lawn healthy and vibrant is more important than ever. At Reshape Landscaping Ltd, based in Lincolnshire, we know how essential it is to stay on top of your lawn care routine, especially as temperatures rise and your outdoor space gets more use.

Below, we’ve listed six expert tips every homeowner should follow to make sure their grass thrives this summer.

Tip 1: Mow Your Lawn Regularly

You should aim to mow your lawn once a week during the summer months and once every two weeks in spring. Regular mowing encourages root spread, which helps your lawn become denser and more weed-resistant.

Tip: Always mow on a dry day with sharp blades to avoid damaging the grass.

Tip 2: Water Lightly and Consistently

Hydration is key! Give your lawn a light but consistent watering, ideally in the early morning or late evening. Avoid overwatering, as saturated soil can lead to root rot and slow down healthy grass growth.

Tip: If your lawn springs back when you walk on it, it’s hydrated enough.

Tip 3: Control Weeds Early

Weeds like dandelions, buttercups, and clovers can take over quickly and stunt grass growth. Use a hand trowel or rake to remove them before mowing and scarify once or twice a year to keep moss and thatch under control.

Tip: Avoid using chemical weed killers unless absolutely necessary—they can harm surrounding healthy grass.

Tip 4: Aerate Compact Soil

Compacted lawns often suffer from bare patches and poor drainage. Use a garden fork or aerator tool to spike holes every 15cm across the lawn. Gently rock the fork to open the soil up, improving airflow and water absorption.

Reshape Tip: Lawn aeration is especially important in high-traffic areas of your garden.

Tip 5: Edge for a Neat Finish

Use long-handled edging shears to trim the sides of your lawn. This stops grass from growing into your borders and gives your garden a professional, well-maintained finish.

Tip: Edging after every mow will keep the lines crisp and stop creeping growth.

Tip 6: Feed Your Lawn with Fertiliser

To keep your lawn lush and green, apply a quality lawn feed every few weeks. Look for a fertiliser suited for summer use and spread it evenly across your lawn when rain is expected—or water it in yourself.

Tip: A well-fed lawn is not only greener—it’s also more resistant to drought, disease, and foot traffic.

Need Help Keeping Your Lawn in Top Shape?

At Reshape Landscaping Ltd, we provide professional lawn care and garden maintenance services across Lincolnshire, from routine upkeep to complete garden transformations. Whether you're after the perfect summer-ready lawn or a full outdoor redesign, our expert team is here to help.

📍 Serving Lincolnshire and surrounding areas

https://www.reshapelandscaping.co.uk

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