Feed for the lawn

Hi. Nearly time to start thinking about getting the mower out and starting the lawn mowing season again.

Havent done it yet.

Would it be idea to give the lawn a feed now and leave for another few weeks and then mow it for first time or is it best to wait and after the 1st mowing then give it a feed to set it up for the season ahead

Any suggestions or recommendations for a good lawn feed to give the lawn at start of the season

Thanks

 

@Passport1 - I would mow it now. Adjust the blades to a higher height to just give it a short haircut. It's surpising how much grass you'll collect. May be worth giiving it another cut on the same setting in a week or so to get it back into the swing of things before products are added.

If you've got weeds or moss in your lawn, most weed & feed products will kill most of the intruders, but with moss, you'll need to scarify it as the lawn will end up looking black. Seriouly!

Scotts Evergreen 4 in one is good stuff, so is their lawn fertilizer.

The worst thing you could do is fertilize before cutting as you'll end up with scalped/yellow grass. In an ideal world you shouldn't cut off more than a third of the height. Once fertilzed, it will grow crazily and may need cutting possibtly twice (or more) a week for at least 6 weeks, depending on your grass.

 

@Mowerman - Thanks for the reply and really great information. Really appreciate it. Thanks :-)

 

@Mowerman - My hardware store doesnt have the Scots Everygreen 4 in 1 you recommended but they have this - EverGreen® Extreme Green | Love The Garden - would that be a good alternate ?
Thanks

 

@Passport1 I think the 4 in 1 Evergreen is what you should be using now . It should be available at all Garden centres and B and Q etc . You did say hardware store , are in the UK ?
Evergreen | What Kinds of Lawn Treatment | Lawn Care

 

Thanks @HarryS . Got the 4 in 1 everygreen in another b&q Store. From looking at the box i need to wait a few days after mowing before applying the everygreen 4 in 1 - right?. Thanks

 

They do advise to leave the lawn for at least 3 days after mowing . This is so the grass - and the weeds are growing. Make sure you spread the 4 in 1 evenly and at the correct rate , you soon get the technique for casting it by hand . I think the new formula has anti scorch properties so if you overdose you are less likely to burn the grass . I prefer to spread it when it is about to rain to help its dispersal.
Hand spreading technique video below . I find the hand held spreading machines awkward to use.

 

Thanks all for all the replies and information...much appreciated