When temperatures soar, your lawn can quickly show signs of stress. But don’t worry—keeping your grass green and healthy through a heatwave is easier than you think. Here are our top tips to help your lawn thrive, even in the height of summer.
1. Mow Less, But Smarter
In hot conditions, grass grows slower—so there’s no need to mow as often. But when you do, it’s all about mowing right. Raise your cutting height to keep grass blades longer. This shades the soil, helping it retain moisture and reducing stress on the roots.
2. Water Deeply—Not Daily
Overwatering can be just as harmful as underwatering. Instead of frequent light watering, give your lawn a deep soak once or twice a week. This encourages deeper root growth and builds resilience to dry spells. Always water early in the morning or late evening to minimise evaporation.
3. Mulch Your Grass
Mulching is a summer game-changer. If you have a collect mower, skip the collection and let the clippings fall back onto the lawn—or reuse them on flower beds and borders. Grass clippings act as a natural mulch, helping retain moisture and returning valuable nutrients to the soil.
4. Go Easy on Feeding
Hot weather isn’t the time for aggressive fertilising. It can scorch dry grass and do more harm than good. If your lawn needs a boost, choose a gentle, slow-release feed—and apply it during cooler times of day. Or better yet, wait for the weather to cool down.
5.Don’t Worry About a Bit of Brown
Grass is tougher than it looks. In hot, dry weather, it can go dormant to conserve energy—but it’s not dead. As soon as the rain returns, your lawn will spring back to life.
