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The experts advise mowing grass every week or fortnight in the autumn months and raising the height of the mower\u2019s cutting blade to approximately 5cm.<\/p>\n
Not mowing as frequently and keeping grass longer, will put less stress on the lawn and will ensure there is more surface area for lawns to capture sunlight.<\/p>\n
2. Mowing after rain<\/h3>\n
The experts said: \u201cDry spells can be rare in autumn and a common mistake people make is to mow the lawn after a period of rain or whilst the grass is still wet.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile it may be tempting to seek any opportunity to get the grass mown, mowing wet grass can damage your mower as it is more likely to clump and jam the cutting blades, which could cause things to overheat.\u201d<\/p>\n
3. Not aerating soil<\/h3>\n
Soil can become compacted in the autumn after months of parties and barbecues.<\/p>\n
Soil compaction can prevent lawns from getting the water and nutrition they need.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Lawns sometimes need a helping hand during the autumn months to \u201cencourage root growth\u201d and \u201cgive soil nutrients a boost\u201d.<\/p>\n Sprinkle the fertiliser across the lawn and if it doesn\u2019t rain, water it until it\u2019s absorbed.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important that gardeners regularly rake debris up from lawns. Debris such as fallen leaves can block out sunlight and \u201ckill your lawn underneath\u201d.<\/p>\n Damp leaves can also cause thatch which can become hard to remove and encourage fungus to grow.<\/p>\n Debris can also prevent daylight and nutrients from reaching grass which can cause weeds and moss.<\/p>\n The recent hot weather most likely had an impact on lawn health so it\u2019s important to pay attention to brown, dead or strange patches of grass.<\/p>\n The experts continued: \u201cAutumn is the best time to reseed any patches of turf to ensure it gets a chance to grow to a healthy level before winter, which will encourage more vibrant growth next spring.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, autumnal weather, being warm and damp, creates the perfect growing conditions for many fungi and lawn diseases.<\/p>\n \u201cKeep an eye out for any changes to your lawn so you can act quickly and prevent a full infection from taking over your prized garden.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n4. Forgetting to fertilise<\/h3>\n
5. Letting leaves and debris build up<\/h3>\n
6. Ignoring brown or odd-coloured patches of grass<\/h3>\n