Dormant Lawn Why Lawns Go Brown or Dormant in Summer — Even When You Paying for Lawn Care. By Mr Lawn Grass is a resilient plant with built‑in survival mechanisms. When conditions become too hot and too dry, it switches into self‑preservation mode: Dormancy: The lawn slows its growth, pulls energy into the crown and roots, and the blades turn brown. Heat stress: High temperatures shut down non‑essential functions like producing green leaf growth. High soil temperatures: Even

How to Seed a Lawn Properly: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Strong, Even Growth Seeding a lawn sounds simple — scatter some seed, add water, and wait for the magic to happen. But in reality, successful germination depends on a few critical steps that most people overlook. If you want a thick, healthy lawn that establishes evenly, here’s exactly how to do it. 1. Start by Removing Thatch and Moss Before any seed goes down, the surface needs to be prepared. A lawn with a layer of that

Many homeowners are surprised to step outside in early spring and find their lawn disturbed, with small patches of turf pulled back or scattered across the garden. This is a very common seasonal issue, and it’s usually caused by birds such as starlings, magpies, crows, jackdaws, blackbirds, and thrushes. These birds are not intentionally damaging the lawn; they are simply responding to an abundant food source that becomes available as the soil begins to warm. Early spring is

Very important to overseed your lawn after a heavy scarification.

Expert advice from Mr Lawn If you’ve ever wondered why some lawns stay beautifully green through summer while others dry out, turn patchy, or struggle to absorb water, the answer often comes down to one thing: soil hydrophobicity. In simple terms, the soil becomes water‑repellent. This is where wetting agents become one of the most valuable tools in modern lawn care. At Mr Lawn, we use professional‑grade wetting agents as part of our seasonal treatment plans to keep Surrey la

Moss in a lawn A basic guide by Mr Lawn If your lawn is full of moss, you’re not alone. Moss thrives in many Surrey gardens thanks to shade, moisture, compacted soil, and ageing grass. The good news is that with the right approach — and a little expert help — you can restore your lawn and keep it looking healthy, thick, and green. Here’s how Mr Lawn tackles moss problems, step by step. 1. Start With a Professional Moss Treatment Before anything else, moss must be killed, not

I’ve been asked numerous times over the last few days about lawns going dormant/brown and watering. Over the last few months, the...