The exact date to cut your grass after winter as garden experts share mowing tips
dailyrecord.co.ukDuring the colder months, outdoor tasks like cutting the grass can get put on hold, mainly due to the gloomy and wet weather.While conditions during the winter aren't pleasant enough to be outside for long periods of time, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) says you should not mow the lawn if the ground is soft, wet or frozen - as it can damage the soil and hinder growth.The RHS advises that the grass should be cut every two weeks during the spring and summer time, as it grows best when temperatures hit above 6c.
With days get longer and the warmer seasons drawing closer, many gardeners may be wanting to know when to begin mowing the lawn once more - and experts have revealed the exact date.The Woodland Trust says that March is the next month that you'll have to start cutting.
However, the first mowing date of the season depends on location, local conditions, weather and terrain, the Liverpool Echo reports.According to a survey carried out by the nature charity, those looking for a guideline should look to March 18 as the first date to cut, as it is the average date of the first lawn cut in the UK.
But gardeners should make sure to check their lawns for any wildlife before mowing.The Wildlife Trust said: "Before you mow, be sure to scout your lawn for any animals that could be harmed.
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