February Lawn Care Guide

January 29 – February 4

Key Tasks:

1. Mow lawn areas early in the year, but not too tightly at this stage.
2. Tidy lawn edges using edging shears or a strimmer.
3. Apply lawn mosskiller for heavy moss growth, and plan for lawn feeding later in spring.
4. Remove humps and hollows in the lawn while the soil is moist and sods are easily lifted.

February 5 – February 11

Key Tasks:

• Begin lawn mowing as soon as the soil is not squelchy underfoot.
• Apply sulphate of iron to kill moss if necessary, even though it may blacken the grass temporarily.
• Straighten lawn edges and sort out humps and hollows.
• Control weeds on areas for sowing grass in March or April, by hoeing or spraying with Roundup, and allow the soil to settle.

February 12 – February 18

Key Tasks:

• Perform early mowing to avoid cutting the lawn down hard later.
• Mow once now, and again in three or four weeks to keep the lawn area neat and tidy before growth starts.
• Apply lawn mosskiller for heavy moss growth.
• Cultivate the ground for new lawn areas if possible, and spray off weeds with Roundup if necessary.

February 19 – February 25

Key Tasks:

• Begin regular lawn mowing, possibly requiring two cuts for heavy growth.
• Apply lawn mosskiller for heavy moss growth.
• Delay lawn feeding as fertilizer can be washed away.
• Cultivate the ground for new lawn areas if possible, and control or remove weeds.

February 26 – March 4

Key Tasks:

• Begin regular mowing every 7 to 10 days during dry spells, avoiding walking on wet lawns.
• Re-make edges of beds and borders with a lawn edging tool along a garden line or plank, and trim grass near kerbs and walls.
• Cultivate the ground for new lawn areas if possible, and spray off weeds first if necessary.
• Apply sulphate of iron for heavy moss growth.