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There are many types of lawn mower on the market these include petrol driven, electric powered,
push mowers, trailed mowers, hover mowers amongst others. We have advice on the different types of
mower and how to choose which is right for your lawn. The lawn mowers and mowing pages also include
mower set up, mower maintenance, how to mow the grass and any mowing related problems that may
occur during the grass cutting season.
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It is very important that your lawn receives the correct fertiliser and nutrition requirements
for it to remain healthy and free of turf pests. We discuss the roles of the 3 key nutrients,
Nitrogen, Phosphates and Potash, and the effect that each has on the garden lawn. We also have
advice on how to apply fertiliser to your lawn with different types of distributor.
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Even if you follow the correct advice and maintain your lawn in a healthy condition you can
still suffer from weeds. Identify any weeds which are causing problems in your lawn with our
weed identification page. We have advice on what
measures to take to keep your lawn in a healthy condition to help with the prevention of lawn
weeds. We cover each weed in detail including a large weed image, description and how to control
weeds. All common lawn and turf weeds are covered including, white clover, daisy, buttercup,
trefoil, self heal and many more.
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At various times of the year all lawns are susceptible to turf disease. We have advice on all of
the common diseases found on lawns in the UK. There can be many causes of disease such as
environmental conditions, poor turf management and favourable surface and soil conditions. We have
advice on disease identification with images and information on prevention and control of all the
common lawn diseases. Includes red thread, fusarium, take-all patch, anthracnose, fairy rings and
more.
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From time to time we all suffer from common lawn pests. Maybe you have a problem
with moss during the winter or perhaps you suffer from moles. Whatever your problem this section
deals with all common turf and lawn pest troubles that occur on lawns in the UK. Advice and tips on
the causes, prevention and control of lawn pests. We discuss how good lawn care practises can help
reduce certain pest problems. Pests covered includes worms, moles, leather-jackets amongst
others.
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In recent times the summers become drier and local authorities are quick to implement water
restrictions and hose pipe and sprinkler bans. We look at getting the most from irrigation. We
offer advice and tips on the timing of irrigation, how much water to apply, and what practices can
help reduce irrigation needs saving you money. We discuss the dangers and problems over watering
can have on your lawn care program and how correct water management can encourage a drought
resistant lawn.
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