A lawn should not be fed during the first year. Once an established lawn is growing well in late May or June, you should give it a proprietary spring and summer feed. This mixture has a high nitrogen and potash content to green up the lawn and encourage strong growth. A tired looking lawn can benefit from a very high nitrogen booster feedbut don’t use too much or feed too regularly otherwise you might be watching the grass grow!

In September apply an autumn feed, which is high in phosphorus, to toughen up the grass for winter. Always feed the lawn either while it is raining or just before it rains in order to prevent any grass burn. If it doesn’t rain within a few hours of an application, get your hose pipe out.