There is very little work to do this month apart from brushing
away leaves. Keep off the grass if frozen or waterlogged. Rake
the grass thoroughly. Spike the lawn to aerate and stimulate
soil organisms and root growth and apply lawn sand if necessary.
The yearly lawn work programme really starts this month. As soon
as the ground conditions are suitable, the first cut can be
made. The first cut should merely "top" the grass as close
cutting at this stage could result in severe yellowing or
browning. Two cuts are generally sufficient this month. Mow
often enough to stop grass growing away. Dig out patches of
coarse grass or resistant weed. Re-seed bare patches. Keep
mowing increasing the frequency as required. Treat with
selective weed killers or combined weed/feed preparations if you
did not feed the lawn in April. Summer mowing should now be
under way. It should be necessary to mow the lawn twice a week.
Raking before mowing is important this month as the combined
action keeps runners of clover under control.