How to keep your grass healthy all year round

From frost to sunshine, we've broken down advice from experts John Lewin and Hayden Salt below.

Gardening experts have explained what it takes to have healthy green grass throughout the year, from frost to sunshine.

Whether you're worried about drowning your grass from too much watering or you're concerned you're going to be left with brown dried areas, the experts have you covered.

So you can have the healthy grass all year, we've broken down advice from experts John Lewin and Hayden Salt below.

How to keep your grass healthy all year round

Hayden Salt, head gardener at Jacksons Nurseries, shares that "keeping your lawn thriving all year round does take some care and attention."

Adding that you need to spend "time in your garden" and observe "what it needs" to make sure it stays healthy.

When it comes to the changing seasons, Hayden explains that grass "will respond to the seasons differently, so having the tools and know-how to care for it in different environments will be handy.

"Priotirise preventing damage rather than fixing it. For example, before summer sets in, feed your lawn and fill in any patches so it’s stronger for when the hot weather arrives."

What should you feed your grass?

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Hayden adds that it's also important to know what to feed you're grass, sharing: "Knowing what to feed and when is also crucial.

"Nitrogen-rich fertilisers can help your lawn in colder months, but in summer you need a mix of phosphorus and potassium, as well as nitrogen.

"But avoid overfeeding as too much nitrogen can stress your lawn in the heat."

How to keep grass healthy in the rain

Heavy rain can drown your grass and make your garden a muddy mess, however, Hayden has shared how you can avoid your grass becoming a swamp.

Using the method of aerating (making small holes in your grass), helps water drain away, as the garden expert says: "Aerating ensures there’s space for the water and nutrients to flow to the grass’s roots when you’re feeding and watering in warmer months.

"It also helps to prevent the build-up of moss in your lawn, which can happen if pockets of moisture are not able to drain away easily."

When should you mow your lawn?

One key thing you don't want to do to your grass is mow it too often that it will die, as Hayden explains: "Judge your mowing schedule by how your grass is growing. In spring and summer,r you should be mowing every week or every two weeks.

"But this will reduce in the autumn before stopping completely in winter, when grass is dormant."

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How can you help your grass grow?

If you're grass is a bit too short for your liking, fellow garden expert John Lewin has shared some helpful advice to help it grow.

"The aim is to help supplement it so that whatever we want to plant in it thrives.

"This can be done by adding compost and nutrients.

"Soil conditioners and compost are available from DIY stores and can be mixed in with the existing soil to help it become a great environment for growing.