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When and how often will the lawn be sown, mowed and fertilized again? This little annual plan explains what's really important through the confusion of lawn care.
1 / 10In spring you should clear the lawn of leaves and small branches so that it can grow well. © Petra Schneider/Imago
2 / 10When mowed for the first time in March or April, the grass should have a height of around seven centimeters. It is trimmed to around four to five centimeters. © Petra Schneider/Imago
3 / 10Early April to mid-May, after the second mowing of the year: The moss needs to be removed and the lawn needs to be aerated, so it should be scarified. © Zoonar/Imago
4 / 10From April the weeds will also sprout. If you remove it early, you will have less trouble with it later. Inspect the lawn regularly throughout the year and remove extraneous growth. © Shotshop/Imago
5 / 10Lime is appropriate if the soil is too acidic and there is a lot of moss. © Redeleit/Imago
6 / 10Also an important task: keep all fives straight and relax on the green. © Westend61/Imago
7 / 10Mid-March to mid-April, after the lime has dissolved in the lawn and shortly before the next rain approaches, the first fertilizer is applied. © Zoonar/Imago
8 / 10The most important thing in summer: water the lawn in the morning and, if necessary, in the evening. Mow about once a week. © Panama Pictures/Imago
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9 / 10Mowing takes place approximately every two weeks until November. Falling leaves should be removed regularly so that the lawn underneath does not suffocate and fungi do not grow. © Panthermedia/Imago
10 / 10The best time for reseeding is autumn, ideally in September. But the end of April and May are also suitable months. © Shotshop/Imago
Whether ornamental lawn or play lawn, every meadow needs to be well maintained. If you neglect the greenery when it comes to fertilizing, watering or mowing, the joy of the area will quickly be over, unless you want a wildflower meadow on your doorstep.
In order to maintain a healthy lawn with a lush green color, common mistakes should be avoided. Not every season is suitable for reseeding unsightly patches of lawn. And anyone who waters the meadow at midday or always mows it very short is not doing it any favors. This guide will show you the most important steps for lawn care from spring through fall.