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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Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)}) "This allows moss and other weeds to have a great opportunity to invade any weak or bare areas on your lawn. August is a great time to mow your lawn, but don't overdo it (Image: Getty Images) DON'T MISS Hydrangeas thrive and grow more beautiful flowers with expert’s homemade feed [INSIGHT] Put a stop to pests in your garden with everyday food waste [EXPLAINER] Gardeners urged to look for 'ugly' lawn disease - it leaves 'brown patches' [COMMENT] "If your lawn has any sparse areas over winter, then it is very likely that moss is going to invade this area and become an issue." Excessively close mowing can weaken the grass and encourage shallow rooting.
In turn, this can make your lawn more susceptible to drought damage, weeds and moss. Short lawns also require more maintenance including frequent feeding. "To retain a healthy, green appearance your lawn should not be mowed less than 25mm in height," said Greensleeves .
"During warm, dry periods you should increase the height of the cut to 40-50mm to retain moisture and a green appearance." Trending SUBSCRIBE Invalid email 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. Read our Privacy Policy As a general rule, the RHS recommends gardeners aim to keep the grass at the following heights: 13–25mm in summer and up to 40mm in spring and autumn for ordinary domestic lawns 6–13mm for fine lawns With new lawns, wait until the grass is at least 5cm tall before mowing with the blades on the highest setting. Related articles Best time to feed lawn this summer to 'keep it looking healthy and lush' Mowing mistake will cause mushrooms to quickly multiply on your lawn this July ‘Biggest mistake’ to avoid when mowing lawns this summer to keep grass healthy Lawns grow thicker instantly with expert’s one crucial task - even removes weeds Gardeners urged to look for 'ugly' lawn disease - it leaves 'brown patches'.
