leave clippings after you mow – don’t use as mulch on other plants or add to compost. Read more about the benefits of mulching lawn clippings. Make sure your mower blades are sharp. Dull blades leave ...

Regular cutting keeps the lawn thick, tidy and deters weeds. For most lawns, at the start of the year set the mower blades to 3cm (1.25in) and cut the lawn about once a week. When the grass grows ...

Avoid scalping your lawn by raising the mower blades to carry out a shorter cut during hot weather. "If a lawn is mowed too short, it reduces the plants’ ability for growth," warns Gemma. "When cut at ...