Autumn leaves

These block light to the grass and should be removed from the lawn.

Unfortunately this has to be done regularly rather than once at the end of leaf-fall, because worms pull the ends of the leaves into the lawn after a short while, making the leaves difficult to sweep up. Wolf Tools make a leaf rake for lawns and paths - effective and sturdy.

Winter

Do not walk on a very frosty or snow covered lawn, unless you want footprint-shaped dead patches in spring.

The lawn will recover but may become mossy or weedy where walked on. If you have fine turf that you are proud of, keep off in these conditions.