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Kate Lally, SEO writer & Clare McCarthy

Gardening expert shares ideal date to start cutting your grass again after winter

Many people tend to stop cutting the grass in their garden during the winter months as the cold weather is said to stop the grass from growing.

During the spring and summer, lawns should be cut every two weeks. Grass grows when soil temperature reaches above 6C.

According to the Royal Horticultural Society, in winter, the wet weather leaves the blades and soil damp and you should never mow the lawn if the ground is very soft, wet, or frozen, the Liverpool Echo reports.

But with spring now on the horizon, when should people get the lawnmower out again after winter?

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Many people may be wondering if there's a specific date to start cutting the grass - and there appears to be a popular consensus.

The Woodland Trust says it’s likely you’ll need to start cutting your grass during March, but the first mowing date will generally depend on where you live, local conditions and weather.

However, it is vital to not try it too early or it could damage the ground.

A survey carried out showed that most people choose March 18 as the first day of the year to mow their lawns.

This year, March 18 falls on a Saturday, the day after the St Patrick's Day bank holiday, leaving it the perfect date to take the lawnmower out of the shed again.

But the The Woodland Trust also warns people: "Before you mow, be sure to scout your lawn for any animals that could be harmed. Hedgehogs in particular like to curl up in long grass and may otherwise go unnoticed."

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