With the days getting longer, the sun seeping through the clouds and the first buds blooming, it’s a sure sign that spring is on its way. While activity may still be limited during February, it’s a great time to dust off you lawnmower and gardening tools to give your outdoor spaces a tidy up in preparation for the new season ahead.
We’ve put together a few of the top tasks you can undertake and the simple things you can do in February to tackle your post-winter garden to get it looking its best.
Keep off the grass!
The frost may be retreating for another year, but it’s still important to avoid walking on or allowing any debris to find its way onto the lawn. Keeping lawns clear will allow the grass and soil to soak up as much sunlight as possible, without the risk of soil compaction or root damage, encouraging the growth of stronger, more vibrant lawns in the spring and summer.
Our BP43C Petrol Backpack Blower offers a quick and effortless solution to removing debris from your lawn, with its 43cc, 2-stroke engine providing the power to pick up leaves and branches within seconds. Plus, its ergonomically positioned controls not only make operator use comfortable and simple, but it also makes it as safe as possible.
Establish clean, sharp edges
If you want to get ahead, now is an ideal time to trim the edges of your lawn. Over the past couple of months, the grass may have grown slightly, leaving edges looking unsightly and rugged. Trimming the edges of your lawns and re-establishing your boarders will keep your garden looking neat and tidy in time for springtime. It’s a small job that can make a huge difference!
For effortless and speedy edging, our GT3024V Cordless Grass Trimmer is the perfect tool for the job. With a 30mm cutting width and a 90 degree tilting cutting head, the GT3024V makes it easier to reach in corners and it creates a beautiful finish around boarders and verges. Its Eco Mode also offers a quieter operation and runs for a longer period of time, whilst its Turbo Mode provides a more powerful trim and a faster rotating head that is optimised to cut a larger volume of grass.
The first mow of the year
When nearing the end of the month, if weather conditions have been dry for a few days and the ground is firm, you’ll be able to tackle the first mow of the year. The first few cuts are important as even though the grass may have started to grow, it still won’t be at its full strength, so it’s vital that you take care to avoid causing damage.
We recommend checking that the blades on your lawnmower are sharp to ensure for a smooth cut. Blunt blades can tug at grass, causing damage to the roots and impacting its growth for the year ahead. You should also set the cutting height to the highest option, as shorter cuts will stimulate grass growth and encourage the blades to thicken over time.
Our MX3440V Cordless 40V lawnmower offers 5 cutting heights between 25mm and 75mm, allowing you to easily adjust the height throughout the year to provide well-maintained, healthy grass at all times. It’s battery powered design also provides a powerful yet lightweight combination, eliminating the backache of looking after your outdoor areas and the need for petrol and electric cables.
Although activity is limited in the garden during this time of year, there is still plenty of jobs that you can be doing to keep your outdoor spaces in the best condition possible, so they can be fully appreciated when the spring and summer months arrive.
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