UK households warned they need to mow lawn within 'next two weeks'

No mow May has left gardens across the UK in some sorry states with overgrown lawns and a spread of weeds creating chaos for homeowners, but with the arrival of sunnier weather experts reveal Brits can look forwarding to tackling the giant green mess.

To help those struggling with what gardening job to tackle first, expert Nick Ee, product and training manager at home improvement specialists BLACK+DECKER has shared his thoughts on where to start.

A new nationwide study by home improvement specialists, BLACK+DECKER has revealed that over two fifths of homeowners are doing DIY jobs at the wrong time of year and with just five per cent of those surveyed carrying out DIY tasks in April – experts have revealed the jobs to be doing now.

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Mr Ee, product and training manager at BLACK+DECKER comments: “There are several home improvement jobs you can focus on in June, tasks such as pressure washing, lawncare and pruning spring flowers once they’ve finished blooming. The timing of these home improvement jobs can significantly impact how easy it is to complete and how successful the final result is.”

Nick commented: “Mowing the lawn after a long period of neglect thanks to the temperamental British weather requires a careful approach to avoid damaging the grass. Firstly, if your lawnmower hasn’t been used in a while check the blades are sharp enough as dull blades can tear the grass causing stress to the lawn.

"For the initial mow I would recommend raising the mower height so its on the highest setting and gradually reduce removing no more than one third of grass at a time, this will help to avoid damage to the mower and lawn.”

Nick commented: “You’ll need a sharp pruning tool to make clean cuts to remove dead or diseased branches and shape the tree to encourage healthy growth. This helps to improve air circulation and sunlight exposure for the upcoming growing season.

"Make sure to clean up pruned branches and debris from around the tree to avoid the spread of disease. If you are unsure about how to prune a specific type of tree or if the tree is large and requires extensive pruning, consider consulting with a specialist.

"The general rule of thumb when pruning is to make clean cuts at a slight angle, just above a bud or branch junction, this will help to prevent water from collecting on the cut surface and reduce the risk of disease.”