When you find bald patches on your lawn, it's a clear indication that something is not quite right.
Bald patched could be a sign that your lawn is undernourished, that it's plagued by pests or disease, or that it has dried out and died in the sun.
There are a whole host of reasons why your lawn might have bald patches, which can make it difficult to diagnose the cause - that's where the Lawn and Weed Expert team can step in. We have decades of experience treating dry patches on lawns, so we should be able to get your garden back on track in no time!
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Wondering whether it's possible to prevent weeds from growing in the first place? You're not the only one. We have gardeners contacting us all the time asking whether it's possible to put preventative measures in place early to lessen the workload later down the line.
You'll be pleased to know that the answer is yes! It is possible to prevent weeds from growing before they start, you just need to have a plan of action and execute it at the right time of year. We'll walk you through a lawn weed prevention plan so that you can start preventing weeds from growing in your own garden.
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Laying a new lawn in your garden can be quite a challenge, especially if there's already an old, dying lawn in place. We get a lot of people asking the question "can I lay a new lawn over an old one?" because they know this is the easiest option. However, if you want to give your new lawn the best chance of thriving in your garden, we recommend that you remove the old lawn first. While it is possible to lay a new lawn over an old one, it won't thrive and might not even survive! Here's why...
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Leatherjackets are a common lawn pest that can quickly ravish a healthy lawn, but did you know they prefer young new lawns over old ones? That's right, leatherjackets are commonly found infesting the lawns of new build properties where the lawn has only recently been laid. You might also find them in young turf or lawns that have recently been overseeded.
But why do leatherjackets prefer new lawns? Well, the answer is - they're fussy eaters! They have a very specific taste for young lawns because young lawns have sweet, tender roots. The roots of older lawns are bitter, tougher and harder to chew through.
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