Lawn watering and cutting advice (2023 Update)

[funkytwig]

I have a garden that runs east-west and the house creates shade. from around 0930-1200 it goes from full shade to fully covered in sun. then for the next 5 hours stays like that and then the sun goes down.

I have been treating it as a shady lawn and getting an appropriate grass seed mix for reseeding. I have recently reseeded grass is growing very well but the existing grass is not growing much. When it was germinating was watering twice a day but now watering every other day. There is some moss and it needs feeding so I have just ordered some MO Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser.

I seem to be getting there but have a few questions.

1) Is it correct to treat it as a shady lawn or am I using the wrong grass mix?

2) How long should I cut it? Currently, I am setting mover to 60mm but thinking 40 or 50 may be more appropriate. I'm currently mowing once a week (ish, sometimes a bit more frequently, sometimes a bit less).

3) in this weather is watering every other day about right.

Thanks in advance, Ben

[HomeOwnersHub Advisor]

Hi there! It sounds like you're doing a great job with your lawn and garden. Based on what you've told me, I have a few suggestions for you.

1. Is it correct to treat it as a shady lawn or am I using the wrong grass mix? It sounds like you're on the right track with treating it as a shady lawn. If the area only gets full sun for a few hours a day, it's best to choose a grass seed mix that's suited for shady conditions. It's important to choose the right mix for your specific conditions so that the grass can thrive.
2. How long should I cut it? Currently, I am setting mover to 60mm but thinking 40 or 50 may be more appropriate. I'm currently mowing once a week (ish, sometimes a bit more frequently, sometimes a bit less).
3. The length you cut your grass at is a personal preference, but I usually recommend cutting it to a height of 50-60mm. This allows the grass to photosynthesize effectively and helps to keep it healthy. Cutting it too short can stress the grass and make it more susceptible to disease. As for frequency, mowing once a week is fine as long as you're not cutting it too short.
4. In this weather is watering every other day about right? Watering frequency depends on a few factors, such as soil type, temperature, and humidity. If you're watering every other day and the grass is looking healthy, then that's probably about right. Just make sure to check the soil moisture level before watering to avoid over-watering.

To summarize, here are the steps to troubleshoot your lawn and garden issues:

1. Choose the right grass seed mix for shady conditions
2. Cut the grass to a height of 50-60mm
3. Check the soil moisture level before watering

And here are the tools and materials you might need:

• Grass seed mix for shady conditions

• MO Bacter Organic Lawn Fertiliser

• Lawn mower

• Soil moisture meter

I hope this helps! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.