Lawns won't turn brown in summer if you do simple task in August

Lawns go brown during summer for various reasons, with heat stress and insufficient water being the most frequent culprits. Additional factors include pest infestations, plant diseases, substandard soil quality, and invasive weeds plus moss.

Brown lawns typically recover once autumn arrives, but one specialist claims there's a straightforward method to stop them browning initially. Helena Jones, agardening authority and head of commercial at Hedges Direct, revealed a simple trick for maintaining green lawns that doesn't involve feeding or watering, reports the Express.

The specialist explained: "You should mow the lawn frequently during August, but remember to raise the cutting height.

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"Grass sends its roots further down into the ground when left to grow longer, making it more drought-tolerant and less likely to turn brown during heat waves.

"Too much trimming when dry can cause damage and can actually make your grass more susceptible to disease."

Extended grass blades also boost photosynthesis, encouraging robust development and preventing weeds.

For standard lawns, keep a cutting height between 2.5cm and 4cm; shorter trimming suits fine lawns better.

To avoid strain, never remove more than a third of the grass blade length in one go.

Think about sharpening your mower blades as well if you're struggling to get a neat cut.

Additional methods for keeping lawns green throughout August include applying summer fertiliser, then switching to autumn plant food from September.

It's advised to feed it every six to eight weeks, but do follow the manufacturer's instructions, as this can vary between feeds.