Turf Tips for April

Traditionally, April is an exciting month for landscapers, turf growers and suppliers, and keen gardeners. With spring officially underway, we begin to notice the flora around us waking up, including our turf!

However, this is highly dependent on the weather. As we know, the weather in the UK can vary greatly, with April delivering snowstorms and heatwaves! With this in mind, how can you help your lawn as April arrives? Well, you’re in the right place to find out.

In this article, we’ll cover:

• Why April is a vital month for turf
• 5 top turfing tips for April
• Laying new turf in April
• Our range of natural turf

Why April is an Important Month for Turf

April is an excellent month for turf, as the weather starts to warm up, and your grass enters an active growing state. This makes it an ideal time to repair any damage to your lawn – helping it develop a strong, thick, and healthy sward. If you’ve spotted a few bare patches or spots that desperately need some TLC, it’s time to bring your “A” game with a medley of turf tasks, such as feeding, mowing, seeding and aerating.

6 Top Turf Tasks to Boost Your Lawn This April

1. Make way for the mower!

As long as there are no April showers, you can start mowing your lawn once a week at the beginning of April before increasing the frequency to every few days by the end of the month. This shift to more regular mowing keeps your lawn healthy and fresh. If you are mowing for the first time this year, start with the highest cutting height and gradually reduce the level on your mower until you reach your desired lawn height.

2. Level out your lawn

As you mow your lawn, you may notice dips and divots. Uneven lawns can be tricky to mow and uncomfortable to sit or lie on. Dips in your lawn also offer a place for water to pool or for lawn disease to grow – neither of which you want! Easily level out your lawn by spreading high-quality topsoil across the area. Allow it to settle in before adding fertiliser or feed to help the grass blades in those areas grow.

3. Find time to feed your lawn

Feeding your lawn is a great idea and a quick win for lawns as plant growth accelerates this time of year. Nourishment is vital for healthy turf growth. Without essential nutrients, your lawn may become thin and susceptible to lawn diseases such as Microdochium Patch, Red Thread and Dollar Spot. Look for spring fertiliser, such as our Envy fertiliser, that encourages grass growth.

4. Overcome bare patches by overseeding

Winter can often bring one or two bare patches to your lawn. April presents the perfect opportunity to tackle the problem head-on by loosening the soil and sowing some high-quality seed. We recommend a sowing rate of 35 to 50g per square metre before covering with a very fine layer of compost. Browse our fescue-dominated Seednova Grass Seed,  All Rounder Green Velvet Grass Seed or Green Velvet’s Shady Seed, which is ideal for lawns with limited sunlight.

5. Advance ahead with Aeration

Compacted soil will always make it difficult for turf roots to grow. If your lawn doesn’t soak up that nourishing rainwater particularly well, you could be hindering your lawn’s health from root to tip! Aeration breaks up compacted soil to create healthy and happy soil. So, when you apply lawn feed or seed, it will not just run off the surface but absorb down into the roots.

6. Watch out for weeds

If a few too many weeds are popping up, you may want to dig them out or treat them individually. That said, you don’t necessarily need to panic because the mowing season is just beginning. A thick growing habit will prevent sprouting weeds from gaining momentum. As a result, regular mowing will discourage further weed growth while helping your lawn become thick and lush.

7. Time to start watering

April may naturally bring regular rainfall. Although we may be fed up with it, it’s great for your turf! As your lawn begins to wake up and stretch its blades, you want to ensure it receives plenty to drink. So, if we experience a dry spell this April, consider watering your lawn on days when temperatures are high and rainfall levels are low.

Can You Lay Turf in April?

Absolutely! Spring and April have always been classed as the best time of year to lay your grass. Not only is turf actively growing, and you’ll see growth quite quickly, but it often offers the best weather conditions for turf to thrive.

A warm day is ideal, and although you might prefer a dry day, your turf will prefer a damp, moist day to help keep your turf hydrated. So, celebrate the April showers and don’t let them deter you from laying a new lawn.

View Our Range Of Turf

If your lawn struggles to recover after winter, fresh turf might be the best solution. When prepped and laid out correctly, it can truly transform your landscape and provide a robust, healthy and colourful lawn for years to come. Explore our range of natural turf and find the best turf for your project:

Trident Turf

Wild Flower Turf

Clover Turf

RTF Turf

Species Rich Turf

Shade Tolerant Turf

Looking For a New Lawn?

April is always a busy month for landscapers, gardeners and us at George Davies. The warming temperatures mean that the turf we deliver will start rooting relatively quickly (approximately 2-3 weeks) when laid correctly.

If you’re looking to create a new lawn that’s green and vibrant from the start, we’re here to help. Explore our fresh, quality turf products on our website, use our handy calculators to figure out how much you need, or speak to our friendly customer service team.

For landscapers seeking high-quality turf for their clients and reliable delivery times, check out our George Davies Trades Account.

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