The gardening experts advise: "Start preparing the ground for sowing a new lawn in spring, but only if the soil isn't too wet.
They also advise: "If you have bulbs planted in your lawn, such as snowdrops and crocuses, they may be starting to come up now, so avoid mowing or walking on those areas.".
They suggest that now is the time to start prepping the ground for a new lawn, but only if the soil conditions are right.
When it comes to laying turf, they recommend doing so when the ground is free from frost and not overly wet, adding: "Lay turf when the ground isn't frosty or very wet.
According to the pros, February is an ideal time to repair bare patches, particularly around lawn edges.
