GARDENERS have been warned not to mow their lawns during certain hours this weekend to avoid paying a hefty fine.
Anyone caught with a lawn mower risks forking out a whopping £5,000.
Brits could be this weekend as “Iberian heat”; rolls in alongside glorious sunshine.
Many would be tempted to make the best out of the and tend to their gardens.
Regularly giving your lawn a fresh cut helps to promote healthy growth, prevent stress on the grass, and improve air circulation.
However, you have to be wary what time of the day you bring out your lawn mower out of the shed.
Although there is no law stopping you from mowing your lawn during certain hours, you could get in trouble with your local council.
They could issue a Noise Abatement Notice if you create noise disturbance during the prohibited hours.
On weekdays, it is normally accepted to make noise between 8am and 8pm.
However, on weekends, people have been advised to keep it quiet before 9am and after 7pm.
East Coast Fencing says: “Most people naturally opt for weekends to complete household and garden chores, including mowing the lawn.
“However, weekends are also when noise complaints tend to rise as families aim to relax or catch up on .
“To prevent frustrations, pay extra attention to the timing of your mowing on Saturdays and Sundays.”;
Those who don’t abide by the rules could get fined for up to £5,000 for disturbance during unsociable hours.
Daniel McAfee, Head of Legal Operations atLawhive, told Express: “Non-compliance with an abatement notice can lead to prosecution and a fine of up to £5,000 for domestic premises.
“This is not an empty threat – these fines are real, and local authorities do enforce them.”;
Luckily, experts have revealed that can cause damage to your grass by exposing it to disease and fungal infections.
The that inthe best time to mow your lawn is between 9 am and 11 am.
