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LAWNS: A Spring Care Guide

Mowing

s temperatures rise and grass starts growing strongly again, it’s time to begin mowing the lawn regularly. Keep the mower blades high at first, lowering them gradually as spring progresses. Keeping the grass at 30-40mm high is a good length for it to stay smart, while retaining enough leaf for it to continue

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