Sprinkle on a general fertiliser and rake the area until level. Finally, tread over the site to consolidate the soil. Feeding and weeding Feeding the grass with a lawn fertiliser will make it greener and grow more thickly. This helps it to resist invasions of weeds and moss. It is possible to tackle weeds and moss while feeding by using a combined feed and weed product or a moss treatment.
Late spring is the best time for feeding.
If your lawn receives heavy wear it is advisable to feed every six weeks until mid-summer. Edge trimming Tidying lawn edges keeps the grass looking neat and stops it spreading into borders. For a straight edge, cut against a plank of wood and for a curve trim along a rope laid on the ground. After mowing, trim the grass overhanging the edges with long-handled edging shears or a rotary trimmer. Edge repair The following technique will completely restore deteriorating edges.