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Posted by Max Letek - Hyundai Power Products on 18th Sep 2025
Lawn Care for Autumn - Part 1
As we come to the end of the summer months and autumn sets in, your garden’s needs begin to change.
In this two part Hyundai Power Product blog we look at the two essential areas to keep your garden looking great and in excellent condition over the next few months.
Lawn Care for Autumn
Proper lawn care during autumn is crucial to ensure a healthy, vibrant garden come spring.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Scarifying: The Key to a Healthy Lawn
Scarifying, or dethatching, is an essential autumn task that helps remove the build-up of dead grass, moss, and other debris from your lawn. This layer, known as thatch, can prevent water, nutrients, and air from reaching the grass roots, leading to a weak and patchy lawn.
What does thatch look like?
Thatch is a dense layer of dead and living organic material, primarily composed of roots, stems, and grass, that accumulates between the soil surface and the green vegetation of a lawn. When thatch becomes too thick, it can hinder water, nutrients, and air from reaching the soil and roots, leading to issues like poor lawn health and increased vulnerability to pests and diseases. Mossy thatch on a lawn is when moss begins to grow within this layer, often indicating poor drainage, low soil pH, or shady, damp conditions that favor moss over grass.
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2. Mowing: Adjusting for Autumn
Frequency: As temperatures drop, grass growth slows down. You won’t need to mow as often as in summer, but regular mowing is still necessary. Aim to mow every two weeks or so, depending on how fast your grass grows.
Height: Gradually raise the mower blades as autumn progresses. This helps the grass retain energy and protects the roots from frost damage. A height of around 2.5-3 inches (6-8cm) is ideal for most lawns during autumn.
The Ideal Cut: Throughout autumn and onto the colder month, ensure your grass isn’t too long as this can lead to disease and pest problems, but cutting it too short can expose it to frost.
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