With grass growing faster in June, gardeners may find themselves reaching for the lawn mower more often – but an expert has warned that mowing at certain times of day could be harmful
Summer is on the horizon, and gardeners across the UK are preparing their gardens for social gatherings. Alongside deadheading, pruning and cleaning patios and fences, many may be tempted to give their lawns a quick trim. With June’s higher temperatures causing grass to grow faster, it is likely that lawns will require more frequent mowing.
However, an expert warns that mowing your lawn at certain times of the day could cause damage. Chris Cooper from Hayter, a British manufacturer of battery mowers, advises gardeners to “change the time of day” they mow their lawns in June for a crucial reason.
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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 of day to mow lawns in June? Chris suggests that late morning or mid-late afternoon is the ideal time. He added: “This is the best time to mow in optimal weather conditions without disturbing local wildlife too much.”
In addition to considering the time of day you mow your lawn, Chris advises gardeners to also think about the height at which they mow their lawns.
With grass growing faster in June, gardeners need to adjust their mower cutting height so it removes more each time, reports the Express..
To achieve this, just reduce your mower’s cutting height, but be certain never to lop off more than a third of the total grass length.
Gardening expert Chris recommended that green thumbs ought to mow their lawns weekly in June unless their turf exhibits “extreme dryness.”
He also noted: “If grass growth is quicker than expected, mowing twice per week is also advised if the grass is being properly hydrated.”
