Lawn growth slows down dramatically in the colder months, meaning gardeners don’t have to get their lawn mower out.

Timothy Greene at iCANLAWN.com said: “It’s a common misconception that grass stops growing during winter.

“It only slows down considerably and therefore there is no need to mow it.

“Grass begins growing at temperatures of 10C and above, so if the day and night temperatures in your area are dropping below this, it’s time to put away the mower.”

In the UK, this can vary in times between the end of September to the end of October, or even as late as November.

Timothy noted: “By consulting a two-week forecast, you should be able to forward plan your last mow by paying special attention to temperatures dropping below 10C.”

Gardeners should also look out for any frost, completely avoiding mowing the lawn on these days or walking on it.

The lawn expert continued: “For the last mow of the season, you should raise your lawnmower to the highest setting.

“Before mowing, make sure to remove any leaves from your lawn so they don’t clog up your mower, and only mow when the weather is dry and there is no frost or morning dew.

“After mowing make sure to remove any clippings as these on your lawn can cause disease to form.

“With your last mow complete, now is a good time to get your lawn mower serviced. This means your blades will be sharp when spring returns, ready for the first spring mow.”

It’s also important to regularly remove leaves from lawns throughout the winter, according to a lawn expert from GreenThumb.

Steve Taylor said: “Removing leaves from your grass is essential. Although they may seem harmless, allowing leaves to gather will block out sunlight and reduce air, two essential elements of your grass’ survival.

“A clear lawn also helps reduce disease caused by trapped moisture.” Leaves can be used to make leafmould, an essential soil improver.