About Us

My name is Dan Maxey and I am your local lawn care expert. My background and expertise in farming and growing  make me ideally suited for the lawncare business. I have over 20 years of relevant experience through a family owned farm, nursery business and more latterly working in specialist plant growing. The birth of my son and pride in my own lawn prompted me to  seize the opportunity to start up the North Cambridgeshire branch of TruGreen, enabling me to continue working outdoors whilst using my knowledge and skills  to deliver a high quality service to people locally.

Areas We Cover

TruGreen Peterborough covers a wide area across Peterborough, Huntingdon, Oundle, March, Market Deeping, Ramsey and surrounding areas. We offer a variety of customised lawn services aimed at improving the appearance of your lawn.

Please contact us for more information on 01733 736024 or 07557 685708.

Lawn Care Services across the North Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Oundle, March, Market Deeping and Ramsey.

We can offer expert advice and carry out our lawn care services at the right time for your lawn.

• Moss treatments
• Scarification
• Fertiliser application
• Weed treatment
• Over seeding
• Turf pest & disease treatments
• Lawn aeration
• Hard surface treatment

Our package includes:

Lawn Fertilisation

Grass plants need on-going nutrition, and absorb their nutrients through their root system. Therefore a good soil rich in nutrients is essential for a healthy lawn. Fertilisation is a lawn treatment that provides, or supplements, the natural nutrients needed to become a healthy lawn. The fertilisers used are changed depending on the time of year to ensure the correct level of Nitrogen (N), Phosphate (P) and Pottasium (K) are maintained.

Weed and Moss Control

Moss is something that every lawn suffers from at one time or another. Unless treated and removed, moss will continue to choke out the grass plants. There are various reasons for the build up of moss in a lawn, but very damp and shaded areas are at most risk.

There are hundreds of different weeds which will need to be kept in check with a professional strength weed killer. Different weeds will require a different weed killer for the treatment to be effective.

Pest control

There are a number of grass pests that are common in the UK.  A grass pest is a creature that lives within the soil and feeds on the grass plant.  Many grass pests feed on the root of the plant which causes a rapid deterioration in the condition of your lawn, causing large areas of discoloured grass and potentially a dead lawn. The most common/destructive pests are Leather Jackets and Chafer Grubs. Watch out for Crane Flies (Daddy Long Legs) landing on your lawns at the end of Summer/Autumn as this is when they lay their eggs. An insecticide should be applied as soon as possible to avoid damage to the lawn.

Fungus &  disease control

The development of most diseases are usually dependent upon weather conditions, so recent weather conditions are to be considered during any diagnosis. Most diseases will have certain characteristics such as discolouration of the grasses, brown, dry patches or signs of fungi (mushroom type growth).

Scarification

Scarification is a mechanical operation which helps to remove all unwanted organic matter from around the base of the grass plant (thatch) and tidy up any straggly lateral growth from your lawn. The process will also remove moss that will otherwise choke the grass plant and restrict growth.

Your lawn may need scarification to prevent the build up of debris which could lead to other problems. Thatch will naturally build up over a period of time resulting in an inferior grass quality and appearance, so it is vital that this layer is kept to a minimum. Scarification will also aid fresh grass growth giving an increase in grass density. Thatch and moss infested lawns will not wear well or cope with drought conditions, giving further reasons to support a regular scarification.

Aeration

Modern living means that lawns become compacted very easily and benefit from aerating twice a year. Aeration involves piercing the lawn to allow water, oxygen, fertilisers and other nutrients to penetrate the soil more effectively and reach the roots. There are two main types of aeration which benefit the lawn; solid tine aeration, which aids the development of the grass plant, and hollow core aeration which facilitates the application of a top dressing and improves drainage.

Mowing your lawn correctly

The importance of watering your lawn

TruGreen also offer specialist growth regulator treatments so that you can mow your lawn less often!

Whether it be a single treatment or an annual subscription to keep your lawn healthy, we will create a custom plan for your lawn, based on your needs and requirements.

Unlike others, we will make sure the right treatment is available for your lawn at the right time.

We are fully accredited to deliver these treatments by the NPTC, a City & Guilds qualification.

Give us a call for your FREE no-obligation 14-point analysis on 01733 736024 or 07557 685708, fill in the form on our ‘Contact Us’ page, or email us direct at northcambs@trugreen.org.uk.

Turf Replacement

Why does my lawn need it?

Is your lawn looking beyond repair? We can tell you if that’s the case!

What is Lawn Replacement?

We offer a full Lawn Replacement package that includes the following lawn care services:

• Professional removal of the existing turf
• Preparation of the ground
• Grading and levelling
• Purchase and supply of a quality turf
• Correct laying techniques
• Rolling of the turf after completion
• Application of fertiliser
• Lawn treatment programme
• Advise on watering to aid the development of the roots
• Advise on lawn maintenance

As well as creating the perfect lawn we will take care of removing all waste materials, guaranteeing that all pathways and surrounds are washed down before we leave.

Re-seeding

TruGreen have specialised equipment which plants the seed at the correct depth, enabling the seed to germinate quicker and more successfully. The correct seed will be chosen for your lawn to ensure good establishment of a robust lawn.

TruGreen also offer specialist growth regulator treatments so that you can mow your lawn less often!

Seasonal Advice

You too can have a perfect lawn with these tips from the TruGreen experts. Here’s what you need to do to your lawn and when in each season.

Summer

Don’t allow Red Thread to ruin your lawn

Red Thread is one of the most common turf diseases found in the UK, resulting in irregular red patches on the lawn. It can occur at any time of year, but more commonly during the summer months and will favour damp, shady, poorly aerated and compacted soils that are lacking in nitrogen. Red Thread will not generally kill the grass plant, but does give an unsightly appearance to the leaf, spoiling the appearance of the lawn.

Dependent upon the severity of the red thread the damage can be treated by applying a high nitrogen fertiliser or more commonly by the use of a contact fungicide.

TruGreen tips to achieving a great lawn this summer!

Apply the correct fertiliser in managing warm weather conditions

Maintain the grass height between 25-30mm

Apply a fungicide at the first signs of disease

Apply irrigation when necessary during the cooler part of the day to prevent evaporation.

Autumn

Good lawn care in Autumn will leave your lawn better prepared for the Winter.

When maintaining lawn quality and health, it is crucial to apply the correct autumn fertiliser. Controlling the level of potassium will raise the turf’s tolerance to disease, wear and soft growth as well as helping it to withstand low temperature during the winter months.

Additional benefits of our controlled release autumn fertilisers include the retention of colour and a healthy root structure, important factors if the lawn is to survive possible frost and snow.

Prepare your lawn for winter

All lawns benefit from having any remaining thatch that has accumulated over the summer months removed before the onset of winter, and it is equally important to maintain drainage if moss is to be controlled.

Maximise your lawn’s ability to overcome the winter by speaking with your local TruGreen operator about the level of scarification and aeration that may be required. Combining these mechanical services with an autumn fertiliser will allow for a more healthy lawn come the end of the winter.

Winter

TruGreen’s lawn care expert Steve Welch is advising garden owners to be prepared to protect their lawns this winter against a repeat of last year’s blight of snow mould.

As snow mould occurs under a blanket of snow it is often not until the snow has melted and winter is over that you may know if you have been affected or not. The disease manifests itself as a white or pink patch where the lawn has literally gone mouldy. Prevention is key with this particular lawn disease and there are several factors to take into consideration which may affect its likelihood:

Shade and high moisture, accompanied by cool temperatures.

Inadequate circulation of air above the lawn.

Rapid, forced and weak growth of grass in autumn.

Alkaline soil pH, between 7 and 14.

Weak turf, perhaps due to wear or irregular mowing.

Blunt mower blades causing a poor cut.

Compacted soil and poor drainage.

If you feel your lawn may be susceptible to any of these conditions, then an outbreak can be reduced by a number of means, including the following:

Regular aeration and scarification.

Regular mowing.

Alternating the direction of the cut helps the grass to stand upright and will help air move between the plants.

Lowering nitrogen applications at the end of the summer / early autumn period.

The most enthusiastic gardeners can play a role by removing dew with a rake in the mornings.

Spring

Spring lawn alert

Moss is something that every lawn will have to deal with at some point. Moss will manifest itself and choke out healthy grasses, as well as starving the grass plant of the all-important nutrients applied through fertiliser. There are various reasons for the build-up of moss in a lawn, but very damp and shaded areas are at most risk and combined with limited hours of daylight and increased rainfall during the winter months, the ideal conditions are produced for moss to develop and take over the lawn.

The application of a quality commercial product, based on sulphate of iron, followed by a programme of scarification will keep the moss at bay and allow for the grasses to grow and thicken. Scarification will also reduce the thatch layer which if left to build-up will become an ideal growing medium for mosses, and it is additionally important to introduce aeration in improving drainage, along with the application of a balanced fertiliser in achieving a strong and healthy lawn.

TruGreen tips to achieving a great lawn!

Moss treatment using Ferrous Sulphate

Scarification to remove mosses and thatch

Aeration to improve drainage and fertiliser efficiency

Balanced of fertiliser to allow for healthy grass growth

Lost? Let us take care of your lawn whilst you sit back and watch the transformation. Call us on 01733 736024 or 07557 685708 for more information today!

And thank your for the hard work; the lawn is already beginning to look a lot better.

Thank you for doing this. I think it will look really nice. I taught my yoga students in the garden last night and they all said how much better the lawn is.

Thank you, I wondered what that was when it started to appear last week. I was going to give you a call but then you booked us in for today. So many people have complimented us on the back lawn and I have given them your details. Also we think the front is starting to look lovely and green.

Thank you once again.

The grass is looking great, thank you.

Thanks very much. Yes. The front lawn is looking very different. Great job. Well done.

I think the front lawn is doing really well and we don’t need to do anything too drastic to it at the moment. I think it is a vast improvement on where it was. Thank you.

I’ve attached a couple of pictures.   You can see, in general, the lawn is looking better by the week – really pleased.