• How Does Fertiliser Work on Lawns?

    How Does Fertiliser Work on Lawns? Fertilizers play a crucial role in maintaining the health and vitality of lawns by providing essential nutrients that may be lacking in the soil. Here’s how fertilizers work on lawns: 1. Nutrient Supply: Fertilizers contain a blend of essential nutrients, including nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K), often referred to as NPK. These nutrients are vital for various aspects of plant growth and development. Nitrogen supports leaf and stem growth, phosphorus aids in root development and overall plant vigor, while potassium contributes to [...]

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    Revitalize Your Lawn: The Importance of Scarifying and Aerating in Spring

    Revitalize Your Lawn: The Importance of Scarifying and Aerating in Spring As spring emerges, our lawns awaken from their winter slumber, eager for rejuvenation and growth. Among the essential tasks for lawn care enthusiasts, scarifying and aerating stand out as key practices in promoting lush, healthy grass. In this guide, we’ll delve into the significance of scarifying and aerating your lawn in the spring, offering insights into why these methods are crucial for maintaining vibrant greenery throughout the season. Understanding Scarifying and Aerating: Before delving into the[...]

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    Spring Weed and Feed

    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.

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    Tackling the Moss!

    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 [...]

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    Re-seeding and Top-Dressing Lawns

    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 [...]

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    Late Summer & Autumn Lawn Care

    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

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