Your lawn needs watering just like any other plant, so make sure you give it a drink according to these tips: When to Water the Lawn While the temptation is to water the lawn at all times of the day, we need to consider the requirements of the grass plant. Watering in the morning, preferably […]
With the weather the way it is at the moment collecting rainwater using a water butt/rainwater collection tank is a great thing to do to help the environment and save water. Why should I get a water butt? Your lawn, your outdoor and indoor plants all need water to survive, and rainwater is a much […]
While we want to see a lush and dense grass cover on a lawn, there are a number of weed grasses, more particularly Annual Meadow Grass that we need to discourage. How can Annual Meadow Grass spread? It can spread rapidly through seeding, with seeds dispersed on a 10-day cycle. Shortly after germination, seedlings develop […]
Do not get fooled into thinking that a lawn will remain weed-free forevermore, and despite a lawn seeming to be clear of weeds at the start of the year, the likelihood is that there will be some unwanted annual weeds that will appear later in the spring and early summer. Different Types of Weeds It […]
Red thread is one of the most common turf diseases which can re-occur a number of times in any one year, as the fungus spores in the soil remain active for up to 2 years. Red thread can survive temperature as low -20°C or as high as 32°C. It appears most severely during late spring […]
With spring on the horizon, it’s time to think about getting your lawn sorted if you want your lawn looking its best for summer, and applying the right treatments will ensure it looks its best all year round. Moss a problem again this spring There are many reasons for the build-up of moss in a […]
There are a number of lawn care treatments that can be considered in managing the quality of the lawn throughout the winter, so we’ve delved into a bit more information on each treatment for you. Winter lawn care While the management of such treatments are weather dependent, it would be wrong not to consider the […]
While autumn offers a beautiful display of many different colours of leaves, from brown, orange and red, those leaves can wreak havoc on your lawn. While raking the leaves may seem like a tedious chore, it is a necessary one and understanding the reasons why leaf removal is important for your lawn may help to […]
As always at this time of the year it is important that we stay vigilant to the weather conditions and the differing turf diseases that may result. This autumn has certainly started damp and wet and should this continue with the resulting lower ground temperatures, then we are likely to see a period where damp […]
We would always advise you to start protecting your lawns for the winter period as early as the end of October/November, as even while the grass growth is dormant, there are still many issues that can have an effect on the quality of the grass come next spring. Below is a list of lawn care […]
With all this rain we’ve been getting this wet October so far, there’s going to be a few flooded lawns around the country. Here are a few tips we’ve put together for you if your lawn floods: Lawn flooded for less than 4 days Lawns that have been under floodwater and associated silt for less […]
With the high level of cranefly activity across all areas of the UK, leatherjackets are likely to be a major issues this autumn. Signs of infestation include birds pecking at the grass, poor grass growth, yellow patches and the ability to pull the turf up as the pests feed on the grassroots. Early identification and […]
Weeds have a large number of mechanisms and characteristics that enable them to survive, many having thick wax type leaves that can be resistant to some herbicides, have fast reproduction methods, the ability to reseed in six weekly cycles and in many cases a more robust root system than any of the common grass species […]
With the weather the way it is at the moment collecting rainwater using a water butt is a great thing to do to help the environment and save water. Why should I get a water butt? Your lawn, your outdoor and indoor plants all need water to survive, and rainwater is a much healthier option […]
We had one customer ask the following question, and we thought we’d put some tips up to help you if you have the same problem. Question: I have a lovely big back garden and three kids that enjoy playing in it, but by the end of the summer the lawn is covered in large dry […]
Just to entertain you while you’re stuck at home, we’ve decided to put together an A to Z of lawncare and gardening for you! A – Aeration Aeration – There are two main types of aeration that can be considered and are of benefit to the lawn. Solid tine aeration which aids the development of […]
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd and was created to flood the world with hope, optimism and action, all around our beautiful planet Earth. The first Earth Day was introduced back in 1970, therefore, celebrating its 50th Birthday this year, and now has over 75,000 partners working together to drive positive action. […]
Did you know that you can make your own garden gym?! Being active is important to improve your health and reduce stress. Here are a few ideas to get on with exercising in your garden. The Plant Squat You can do squats in your garden while digging an area for planting new plants or if […]
“Oh, what’s occurring?!” A new lawncare business in Cardiff, that’s what! A new lawn care business has been launched in Cardiff, The Vale & Bridgend by local entrepreneurs Peter and Michelle Lewis. Peter and Michelle have both been in the banking sector, specifically in IT since 1980, managing big data migrations for European clients. They […]
Spring is now in full bloom and now is the time to act if you want your lawn looking its best for summer, and applying the right treatments now will ensure it looks its best all year round. Moss a problem again this spring Another mild winter has produced the ideal environment for moss to […]
