Leatherjackets
Do you see yellowing, weak areas of grass where the roots have been damaged? Can the grass be easily pulled up with little or no root growth? Is further damage being caused by birds and mammals digging up the turf? If the answer to these questions is yes, then your
Snow Mould and Fusarium
• Do you see patches (25mm to 300mm) of yellow or brown coloured turf? • Can you see white or pale pink mould on the turf? • Do you see these symptoms when it is wet or humid, and the grass stays wet for most of the day? If the
Red Thread
• Do you see patches (75mm – 1 metre) of light brown or bleached coloured turf? • Can you see small, pink cottony flocks or bright red threads in the tan turf? • Do you see these symptoms when it is wet or humid? If the answer to these questions
Winter Lawn Care
Winter is a quiet time for the lawn as it becomes dormant. It is essential to keep off the lawn as much as possible because the grass plants are not actively growing and they will not repair themselves until the spring. Mowing Only mow the lawn if necessary during warm
Summer Lawn Care
Looking after and maintaining a beautiful lawn can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience, and the Summer is a good time of year to enjoy the your lawn for relaxation and play. Mowing At this time of year you may need to mow more often, maybe up to twice a
Spring Lawn Care
Spring Lawn Care Your lawn has come out of its dormant winter period and as the soil temperatures start to rise your lawn will begin to grow. Spring is therefore an important time to start your lawn care regime. Grass is a living product and a well maintained lawn will
Lawn Edging
Types of lawn edging Steel This is one of the best ways of creating a permanent lawn edge as favoured by Kew Gardens and National Trust. A natural rusting surface develops on plain steel giving a pleasing organic look. Steel edging is the longest lasting and most robust form of
Autumn Lawn Care
Mowing As the weather starts to change and the temperatures begin to fall, the rate at which your lawn grows will also fall. This will mean that your lawn will need mowing less frequently. Increase the cutting height of the blades as winter approaches. Leaves Remove fallen leaves from your
Green Credentials
Laying a lawn is also very good for the environment. Not only do expanses of lush green grass look beautiful, adding a calming and beautiful backdrop to your house or development. It is also an ecological asset as 250 square metres of lawn absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and
