Spring Weed and Feed. Applying a spring fertiliser at this time of the year will give your lawn a real kick start. A quality slow-release fertiliser will help to get some goodness back into the lawn after the cooler winter months. It's also a good time to tackle any weeds that may have popped up.
Tackling the Moss! After such a wet year it's been no surprise to see an abundance of moss in the lawns. Throughout the year we've also seen a lot of fungal activity. Fungal diseases such as red thread, lichen and mushrooms have appeared in a large number of lawns. However, it is the moss that tends to dominate and in some cases be the biggest nuisance. Varieties of moss Just recently I read that, here in the UK, there are at least 600 types of moss. Around the world, there are some 10,000 varieties. Moss thrives in many lawns due to a variety of reasons. Poor drainage or lack [...]
Re-seeding and Top-Dressing Lawns September is a busy month for us. So, after scarifying and aerating, we've been aiding grass growth and recovery via re-seeding and top-dressing. We use a high quality finely graded soil improver manufactured to BSI PAS100(2011) from composted organic material. Manufactured specifically for use as a lawn dressing for both domestic and sports turf applications. Field No.4 is screened to <4mm making it ideal for fine turf lawnsor sports turf applications. It provides an insulating “blanket” for the soil that will protect grass species from [...]
Late Summer & Autumn Lawn Care Autumn months are a great time to get those essential lawn care jobs done Scarifying your lawn helps to remove excess thatch and moss from the lawn Hollow-tine or fracture tine aeration helps to break the lawn surface to allow air and water to the rootzone Apply a Autumn fertiliser to help promote healthy growth Use weed control to eradicate any weeds that might still be around Re-seed and dress the lawn to thicken up the grass sward
Lawns Need Water! With a distinct lack of rainfall over the past six or seven weeks, it’s no surprise lawns are looking sad. Even after a good feed some lawns are not growing very quickly. Some may even look a little yellow in appearance. What’s the reason? How can I make it better? The good news is, grass is tough stuff and it will bounce back. It will need help. By regularly watering your lawn and not solely relying on rain you can help keep your lawn looking nice. As a plant, grass relies on water. Many people water flowers religiously but do not see the need to water [...]
A common misconception is that lawn treatments alone will produce lush green lawns. To complement the fertiliser feed your lawn should receive regular watering, this will help the lawn absorb the goodness. So, think about watering your lawn as an essential part of the process. It's best to do this a couple of times a week and especially during a dry spell. This will help prevent the lawn from becoming hydrophobic and thereby not allowing water through to where it's most needed. Many customers are on water meters. This could be a worry to you because you fear ending up with a big water bill. [...]