Alan Titchmarsh's simple autumn lawn care tips to fix brown and patchy grass

Reviving brown grass doesn't have to be a difficult process04:00, 05 Sep 2026Autumn is nearly upon us, which means the pace of grass growth will start to ease. However, don't put the mower away just yet.‌September frequently delivers plenty of rainfall, ideal for encouraging grass growth following the scorching summer months, which have left many lawns appearing parched, sparse and uneven.‌A handful of straightforward tasks now can promote stronger, more robust growth and leave your lawn better prepared to withstand the autumn and winter months ahead. In a video for Waitrose & Partners from 2014, gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh offered top advice on how gardeners can "perk" up their garden lawns.‌He said: "The lawn is the centrepiece of the garden. If it looks good, then everything else l