As summer approaches, gardeners in the UK are gearing up to prepare their gardens for social gatherings. Along with routine tasks such as deadheading, pruning, and cleaning patios and fences, many are likely to give their lawns a quick trim. The higher temperatures in June cause grass to grow faster, meaning lawns will need more frequent mowing.
However, an expert has issued a warning that mowing at certain times of the day could damage lawns. Chris Cooper from Hayter, a British manufacturer of battery mowers, advises gardeners to change the time of day they mow their lawns in June. He clarified, “Never mow in the early morning, at midday, or after dusk. In the morning, grass may still be wet from dew, mowing at midday is too hot, and mowing after dusk leaves your lawn vulnerable to fungal attacks.”
So, when is the best time to mow lawns in June? According to Chris, late morning or mid-late afternoon is ideal. “This is the best time to mow in optimal weather conditions without disturbing local wildlife too much,” he added.
In addition to considering the time of day, Chris also advises gardeners to think about the height at which they mow their lawns. With grass growing faster in June, gardeners need to adjust their mower cutting height to remove more each time. To achieve this, simply reduce your mower’s cutting height, but never remove more than a third of the total grass length.
Gardening expert Chris recommended that gardeners should mow their lawns weekly in June unless their turf shows signs of extreme dryness. He also noted, “If grass growth is faster than expected, mowing twice per week is advised, provided the grass is being properly hydrated.”
