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Scarification – scarify the lawn
As we enter the season for lawn scarification’s (Aug – Sep) we have to decide if ours is due for a thorough renovation ? You
August 12, 2019
As we enter the season for lawn scarification’s (Aug – Sep) we have to decide if ours is due for a thorough renovation ? You
Many parts of the country are still suffering from a severe shortage of rainfall; rainfall that brings not only moisture but nitrogen to help plant
The weather forecast looks fantastic for this coming weekend but it’s not all good news for our lawns! The combination of low nighttime temperatures and
As we ventured outside during the recent spell of premature spring weather the sorry state of most of our lawns has been revealed. Now we
There are thousands of species of moss and algae, and over 50 of these are found to affect grass. Mosses are primitive non-flowering plants that
The answer is a phenomenon known as etiolation. The stems elongate more rapidly in their search for light; the stem is thinner and more pale
Thatch is a layer of debris formed from decaying roots and turf and it lies below the green grass and above the root structures. It
Last Friday the 22nd September we had the heaviest dew; the cool clear night, followed by a warm clear day was the perfect combination for
Yesterday, last year, the country delighted in balmy temperatures that peaked at 34° Celsius. Yesterday, this year, we endured gale force winds, intermittent rain and
This county (Cambs) saw 40mm of rain on May the 17th and the earth sucked it all up; but anyone mowing the following day will
The 2016/17 UK winter, in general, has been really dry. Although there was good growth potential in March, growth slowed in April due to those
… of rainfall, higher than average temperatures and enough light extended the grass growing season to a record high in 2015! The growth potential for this
Japanese Knotweed can cost you £2,500! The Times carried a story this week warning homeowners to clean up their act when it comes to Japanese
CPA leaflet The Crop Protection Association advisory document on best practice for using pesticides.
That would be right after the 80% chance of snow forecast for Thursday the 21st March…..no little irony that this is the start of the
Watch out for Disease in your lawn when the snow melts !! Fusarium Patch This is a cool weather disease and enjoys persistent drizzle,
All that fertiliser applied in March will have helped from April’s rain, but have our lawns had enough for now? How is it in your region?
With all the talk of a warm dry summer ahead we need to act to prevent the effects of drought on our lawns.
– Aeration
– Feeding
– Weed control
– Regular mowing
Now is the time to get you lawn back in shape so you can enjoy the long hot summer days to come, we hope!
If your lawn is looking in poor health don’t despair its surprising how quickly it can respond to some attention.
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