Whether you’ve got a small patch of grass or a sprawling lawn, Nigel says it’s not too late to get it looking its best for the summer months, so you shouldn’t be discouraged if it’s looking bare or patchy.
Using sprinklers to water your lawn as needed will help, but you can also do this with collected rainwater via a hose or watering can. Using complete lawn treatment will tackle any moss or weeds on your lawn while just feeding the grass with a pet and child friendly lawn feed is also recommended and will get your lawn looking richer and greener in as little as a week.
After feeding, once you’ve seen signs of growth, you can give the grass a light cut, ensuring the blades are on the highest setting so as not to scalp your lawn. Nigel suggests keeping an eye on your grass and mowing when needed over the summer months as this will differ depending on your own garden’s needs and the overall look you want to achieve.
If possible, Nigel recommends keeping a small patch of your garden wild to provide a safe space for wildlife to shelter during the heat. A wildflower area will encourage pollinators in your garden and create a wonderful buzz in the summer months. Wildflower seeds can be planted in early summer and will grow in just a few short weeks, so there’s plenty of time to enjoy a wildlife friendly summer garden.
Grow your own
There’s no better time to enjoy growing your own fresh produce than summer, with an abundance of seasonal salads that can be grown in your garden, or even on your windowsill.
Leaf lettuce is a ‘cut and come again’ crop that can be planted and harvested throughout the season, giving you fresh lettuce throughout the summer months. Rocket can also be grown easily in summer as a ‘cut and come again’ crop and pairs well with summer recipes. Nigel suggests sowing Rocket every two weeks to produce a continuous crop throughout summer, and if your garden gets a lot of sun, plant in a partially shaded spot.
Herbs that hail from tropical climates, such as Basil, Coriander and Dill will thrive in summer and can be planted out either in a vegetable patch, or in a container on your windowsill for easy access when cooking.
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