The UK is very hot. Lawns can get stressed too. They can turn brown and dry.

Hot weather can burn grass. This can make your garden look bad. But there is help.

A gardening expert shared tips to help your lawn.

Your lawn may be dry or brown because it needs water.

Lawns suffer in hot weather.

Grass can go dormant in dry periods.

Walking on the lawn can compact the soil. This can hurt the grass.

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Watering your lawn is important. Do it early in the morning.

Watering in the morning helps the soil.

The best time to water is between 6 am and 10 am.

Do not mow your lawn when it is hot. It may not recover.

Wait to mow until it cools down and after rain.

You can also help your lawn by aerating it with a fork.