Lawn mowing mistake Brits must avoid in August - or risk moss, weeds and grass 'stress'

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Gardeners are urged not to mow their lawn too short (Image: Getty Images) With warmer days and sunshine expected for the first week of August, many green-thumbed Britons will be heading out into the garden. However, while experts recommend mowing your lawn in August, there is a crucial mistake to avoid.

The Royal Horticultural Society recommends leaving your grass to grow throughout May, June and July to benefit the environment. READ MORE Get a free hydrangea plant by doing a 10-minute gardening job this summer [INSIGHT] "While you can re-start mowing in June, it’s even better to leave the grass uncut until August to preserve the newly created habitat and encourage a greater diversity of plants," explained the RHS. However, gardeners are urged not to cut their lawns too short.

Experts from lawn care brand Greensleeves explained: "If your lawn is mown too short during the growing season, it can be placed under stress and leave it thin and weak. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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