Revitalise lawn areas for fresh spring growth!

Following the recent wet weather and cold temperatures, many UK homeowners are facing dead, bare, or brown patches of lawn. However, with spring approaching, it presents the perfect opportunity to revive outdoor spaces by replanting or overseeding lawn areas. To ensure healthy and rejuvenated grass growth, proper preparation is key. From weeding to levelling and raking, each step requires specific tools to ensure that the new growth gets off to the best start. Wilkinson Sword has shared a guide outlining the essential steps and tools needed for homeowners to transform their gardens into a vibrant carpet of greenery. 

Prepare 

Remove any weeds from the soil to prevent any hindrances to new growth. Use Wilkinson Sword’s Weeding Knife to cut out deep-rooted weeds without damaging surrounding areas. Its design is ideal for narrow and tight spaces and the tool head is made from rust-resistant stainless steel for high-quality, long lasting performance. It's important to carefully cut around weeds and pull them out by the roots to prevent regrowth. Being thorough when removing weeds now will save time later down the line and create a clean slate for the new lawn to grow. 

Dig Over 

Once all weeds have been removed, use a digging spade to turn over the turf to a depth of around six to eight inches, breaking up any large clumps along the way. This process enhances soil aeration and facilitates better circulation of nutrients and water, laying the groundwork for a thriving lawn. Wilkinson Sword’s Ultralight Digging Spade is strong and powerful and also 40% lighter than a traditional spade. The rust-resistant steel head has a serrated edge to make breaking up soil easier and its lightweight usability makes it easier for gardeners to work for longer without fatigue. 

Level 

Next, use the Wilkinson Sword 3-prong cultivator to give the ground another once-over and further break up any stubborn clumps, refine the soil’s texture and smooth out any remaining imperfections. The tools has three durable prongs that glide through the top layer of heavy soil breaking up any clusters of stony ground. This is an important step in creating a level, aesthetically pleasing lawn and promoting even distribution of growth. 

Rake 

With the groundwork laid, it’s time to fine-tune the surface with Wilkinson Sword’s Lawn Rake. The stainless steel fan rake head is perfect for cleaning up debris, removing unwanted growth and helping surface aeration. This step will create an ideal environment for sowing seeds or laying sod by evening out bumps and dips. The resulting smooth, flat surface not only enhances the lawn's appearance but also simplifies future maintenance tasks such as mowing. The soil should have a fine, crumbly texture to create the ideal environment for seeds to germinate and grow. 

To explore Wilkinson Sword's range of high-quality gardening tools, visit https://wilkinsonsword-tools.co.uk/.  

ENDS 

Stainless Steel Weeding Knife – RRP £12.99 

Ultralight Digging Spade – RRP £34.99 

Stainless Steel 3 Prong Cultivator - RRP £34.99 

Stainless Steel Lawn Rake – RRP £34.99 

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Editors notes

Wilkinson Sword's mission is to provide gardening tools of premium quality and performance that help make gardening easier and more enjoyable! Reflecting 100 years of cutting excellence, the gardening tools collection comprises highly engineered quality products, including pruners, shears, loppers, stainless steel garden tools as well as a range of axes and multi-tools. Every product in the range is put through rigorous quality tests to ensure the high-quality design, durability and strength expected from this trusted brand. Every product comes with the reassuring stamp of a 10-year guarantee.