Grass continues to grow in temperatures above 5ºC (41ºF) and although the colder weather came in at the end of November, the lawn may need a light cut. Apart from anything else, it’s nicer to have it manicured during the winter months, but for a leisure lawn don’t cut lower than 20-25mm.
Grass continues to grow in temperatures above 5ºC (41ºF) and although the colder weather came in at the end of November, the lawn may need a light cut. Apart from anything else, it’s nicer to have it manicured during the winter months, but for a leisure lawn don’t cut lower than 20-25mm. The higher winter cut helps the grass develop a good, deep root system and this will allow the grass protection through to the first spring cut.
In Victorian times, gardeners used to make hotbeds in winter by filling a wooden compost container with horse manure covered with a layer of soil, mushroom compost and grit and placing the cold frame on top. The heat builds up underneath and you can sow early carrots, spinach, lettuces and turnips.
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