Welcome to TruGreen Sussex
Prepare your lawn for autumn
During the autumn period, 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 achieve good drainage in maintaining a healthy grass plant and reducing moisture levels in minimising the development of moss. Maximise your lawn’s ability to overcome the winter by arranging an autumn scarification and aeration, as combining both these mechanical services along with an autumn fertiliser will allow for a healthy looking lawn next spring.
Importance of Lawn aeration throughout the year
Aerating the lawn before the application of fertiliser will allow the nutrients to enter the soil profile more readily, reaching the grass roots which will give you the healthiest of lawns while reducing the chances of disease. If your lawn has not yet had any form of aeration this year, then I would strongly recommend that you do consider having it completed, as this most under rated of treatments is vitally important to the quality of your lawn.
TruGreen Sussex are your local professional lawn care specialist offering lawn care across the Sussex area. We are part of the world’s largest and most successful lawn care company which has over 30 years business experience in the UK and USA.
We offer a range of services to help improve the condition of your lawn using a customised series of treatments.
Give us a call for your FREE no-obligation 14-point analysis on 01798 817 273, fill in the form on our ‘Contact Us’ page, or email us direct from here at sussex@trugreen.org.uk
Registered Address
Simon Grout Lawncare Limited
Atlantic House,
Jengers Mead,
Billingshurst,
West Sussex,
RH14 9PB
Why choose us to provide your Lawn Care Services?
- More than 35 years business experience has taught us that each lawn is unique and thus, we customise our lawncare services to suit you and your garden
- We constantly evaluate our products, equipment and methods of lawncare to ensure that we are able to offer the most appropriate customised service for your lawn
- We listen to our customers needs so that we can provide a truly ‘bespoke’ service
- We will only ever use the best products, equipment and methods available in the professional turf care industry
- TruGreen Lawn care technicians are certified by the National Proficiency Training Council (NPTC) Full public liability insurance cover
Give us a call for your FREE no-obligation 14-point analysis on 01798 817 273, fill in the form on our ‘Contact Us’ page, or email us direct from here at sussex@trugreen.org.uk
About Us
Established in 2005, TruGreen Sussex is a family business run by Simon Grout and his son Ryan. So that we can cater to each customers’ individual needs we design a service plan specifically with the customers’ lawn in mind.
We enjoy nothing more than working hard and treating customers’ lawns to make them look the best they can throughout the year, whatever the weather! Based in West Chiltington, TruGreen Sussex is centrally located in the area and can meet all our customers needs quickly and efficiently.
Services We Offer
Here at Trugreen Sussex we pride ourselves on ensuring that we are able to offer our customers the most appropriate customised service for their lawns. We evaluate your lawn’s overall health and provide you with a detailed report so we can provide a lawncare system that is suitable for you and your garden.
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.
Aeration
Aeration involves piercing the lawn to allow water, oxygen, fertilisers and other nutrients to penetrate the soil more effectively and reach the grass roots. There are two main types of aeration that are a benefit to 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.
Re-seeding
TruGreen have specialised equipment which plants the seed at the correct depth, enabling the seed to germinate quicker and more successfully.
Weed and Moss control
Moss is something that every lawn will have to deal with at one time or another. Moss will manifest itself as a non flowering plant and will choke the grass, as well as starving it of the required nutrients. There are various reasons for the build up of moss in a lawn, but very damp and shaded areas are at most risk.
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 grass 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.
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).
Fertiliser treatments
Grass plants needs 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.
Growth regulating
As well as residential customers we also offer our services to commercial clients including property management companies, Garden Centres, landscapers, architects, property developer, gardeners and bowling greens.
As well as residential customers we also offer our services to commercial clients including property management companies, Garden Centres, landscapers, architects, property developers and gardeners.
We also work with residents committees and residents associations.
Areas We Cover
Areas include: Cranleigh, Bramley, Wonersh, Shamley Green, Horsham, Henfield, Mannings Heath, Southwater, Steyning, Storrington and West Chiltington.
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Results after one week using Stressbuster!
Vitalnova Stressbuster
Stressbuster is a specially formulated liquid treatment to help condition the turf against stress and also aid recovery, especially during warm dry spells, and will greatly benefit the lawn condition when applied in conjunction with a granular fertiliser, as it assists in releasing nutrients that are vital in keeping the plant green and healthy.
Stressbuster contains a unique combination of nutrients, a wetting agent to allow for moisture to be retained in the soil for longer, encouraging stronger roots and healthy growth, plus an iron content which is specifically included to provide an instant colour response, maintaining the lawn quality and appearance.
Key points
- Helps condition turf against stress
- Provides a boost to turf quality at any time of year
- Immediate colour response
LawnCare before and Afters:
With the unprecedented amount of rainfall, it has produced an excessive amount of damp which has allowed for moss to invade many lawns across the UK.
Moss is something that every lawn has and will have to deal with at one time or another. Moss will manifest itself on healthy grasses and choke the plant, as well as starving the grass plant of the all-important nutrients applied through fertiliser. There are a number of reasons for the build-up of moss in a lawn, but very damp and shaded areas are at most risk and combined with shorter hours of daylight during the winter months, the ideal conditions are produced for moss to develop.
Moss loves to grow in poor conditions and will thrive where other plants struggle, taking over their space. It is most common on compacted soil, where you can experience poor drainage, is suited to low fertility, common in the early spring, and where grass has been mown too closely the previous year. Once it’s established it will quickly spread, appearing as an unwanted and unsightly addition to a 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 the further development of mosses. Aeration will further improve the ground conditions, removing unnecessary moisture and minimising the chances of moss returning.
By visiting your lawn regularly your TruGreen Sussex lawn care expert will identify problems whilst they are still small and treat them before they cause serious damage. Our extensive experience has shown that a lawn thrives after regular moss treatment and scarification and because we operate a bespoke system, we can customise the treatments to the specific needs of your lawn.
So do not wait for a moss disaster to happen, spring into action and call your local TruGreen Sussex lawn expert today.
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 over certain periods of the year.
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 Autumn lawn care will prepare your lawn 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
