July Turf Tips

As July’s heat settles in, you might spot your lawn turning light brown or slowing its growth. But don’t panic, this is entirely normal! Your turf is simply reacting to the hot, dry conditions. Once the rain returns (and in the UK, it always does), it’ll bounce back quickly.

Still, there’s plenty you can do to help your lawn stay strong, green, and ready to impress. Whether you’re a professional landscaper prepping a show home or a homeowner aiming for the best lawn on the street, these expert tips will help you keep your grass in top condition all summer long.

Nothing says summer like a perfectly striped, lush green lawn basking in the sun. Whether you’re a homeowner taking pride in your garden or a landscaper showcasing your best work, there’s something deeply satisfying about a crisp cut and defined lines across your turf. This blog will explore what it takes to achieve that professional finish, the best tools and techniques for creating stripes, and how to maintain that vibrant look all summer.

June is one of the most rewarding months for lawn lovers. Warmer days and light rainfall create ideal growing conditions, but they also bring new challenges. Whether you’re a landscaper managing client projects or a homeowner aiming for the perfect garden, summer turf care is essential. In this post, we share our 8 top turf tips for June to help you grow, mow, and maintain a strong, healthy lawn ready for anything the British summer throws at it.

Right now, the UK is experiencing some rather glorious hot and sunny weather. Although this is great for family BBQs and summer garden parties, prolonged hot temperatures can significantly impact our lawn’s health and appearance without the right care and attention.

Turf is a living organism and like all plants, it needs regular water, nutrients, and sunshine to survive and thrive. Ideally, grass should soak up 4-6 hours of direct sunlight a day but with the unpredictable UK weather, this isn’t always consistent! It’s also dependent on your type of turf and its purpose.

Trimmed borders, vibrant flowerbeds and luscious green grass make the perfect setting for kids to play, relaxed afternoons or BBQ hosting during the summer months. But how can you ensure your turf is in top condition to survive the heat?

We hate the thought of our customers looking out onto their gorgeous green grass and being shocked by dry, brown patches in the middle of the lawn. Where did they spring from? It’s natural to assume your turf has died, but before you start grieving for your grass, it’s important to check whether the dry patch is dead or just dormant. For the latter, the secret is knowing how to revive it!

We’ve been fortunate to enjoy plenty of sunshine recently, but with long days here to stay and hopefully several months of warm weather, many people will be considering their final gardening and landscaping tasks before summer really kicks into gear.

We’ve always made it clear that turf can be laid all year round, providing the ground conditions are appropriate. Therefore, hot and humid summer days can make the process of laying a turf a little trickier, but with a little extra care and attention, you’ll be nurturing a fresh new lawn in no time.

We’ve been fortunate to have enjoyed some warm weather and bright sunshine already in 2022, but with summer fast approaching, there’s no better time to start laying the groundwork for the perfect lawn.