Happy February! This is an important time of year for your lawn - it's still winter out there, yes, but if you want to get your lawn ready for spring then now is the time to (ha ha) spring into action.
Happy February! This is an important time of year for your lawn - it's still winter out there, yes, but if you want to get your lawn ready for spring then now is the time to (ha ha) spring into action.
So, we've made it! The end of 2020 is finally in sight. It's been a strange old year, but we're looking forward to seeing what 2021 has to offer. If you'll be spending more time at home in 2021, we're sure you'll be keen to get your garden looking its best for spring/summer!
The key to a healthy, green lawn all year round is to plan your lawn care in advance. Since we're about to start a new year, now is the perfect time to sit down and create your schedule. A bit of forward-thinking now will save you a lot of hassle in the future, so, here are our top tips for planning your 2021 lawn care schedule.
Looking after your lawn is an all-year-round endeavour, and it can be difficult to know what you're supposed to be doing from one season to the next.
As Tom Jones once said, it’s good to touch the green, green grass of home. However, in practice, maintaining such green grass can be quite a task!
In pursuit of garden greatness, gardeners nationwide are constantly battling against a myriad of horticultural headaches, from weeds to waterlogging and everything in between.
Luckily, help is at hand with our top tips on how to get green grass, and how to keep your grass green, all year round.
The best way to keep your lawn looking gorgeous all year round is to follow a lawn care schedule. We created this lawn maintenance schedule with help from our specialist lawn care team. Feel free to share it with your friends or print it off and stick it on your fridge!
Mow your grass periodically throughout spring to stop it growing wild!
Plant more seeds than usual to improve the thickness of your lawn.
Add soul mixes to the surface of your lawn to improve soil quality.
Puncture the soil to alleviate drainage issues, reduce compaction & improve filtration of nutrients.
Pests are most prevalent this time of year, avoid infestation by eradicating them early.
Remove moss and thatch from your lawn.
Apply herbicides to prevent your weeds from growing.
Need some assistance with your spring lawn care? Contact us now!
Mow your lawn throughout summer, it will still be growing rapidly!
If summer is particularly hot, keep your lawn hydrated with a good amount of water twice per week.
Ants often build their nests in summer. Sweep them away or pour hot soapy water over the area.
Is your lawn not looking as healthy as it should this summer? We can help.
Mow your grass in Autumn, it may be the last proper dry spell until spring!
Plant more seeds than usual to improve the thickness of your lawn.
We often experience rain in autumn, aerate your lawn to ventilate it and stop compaction.
Moss thrives in damp conditions, be sure to treat & remove it before it spreads.
Diseases also thrive in damp (sometimes warm) autumn months. Check for fungus or unusual dry/yellow patches. Speak to a professional to treat your grass diseases properly.
Contact us if you need any help keeping your lawn healthy this Autumn!
As the leaves fall from the trees, they can smother your lawn. Use a rake to clear them away.
Puncture the soil if you notice there is water is building upon the surface of your lawn.
Use a specially formulated winter lawn feed to keep your lawn healthy in the harsh conditions.
If your lawn is suffering this winter, speak to our specialists!
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