Mow the lawn

Now is the time to give your lawn its first cut of the season as the growth begins to speed up. Start by cutting on a high setting and gradually lower it on successive cuts. Topdressing with the mower will also prevent weeds getting out of hand as the weather warms up. Take the opportunity to give your lawn’s edges a neat finish too, by using a half-moon lawn edging tool to create a crisp finish around the borders. HP41 petrol mower, £230, Mountfield