Lawn maintenance

The lawn maintenance section covers all of the important lawn care tasks required to keep the lawn looking healthy and vigorous. These tasks include mowing, aeration, scarification, top dressing, feeding and more. We have covered each of these essential lawn care operations in great detail with advice on how and why each task is carried out. Also includes information on the correct timing and choosing the right ground conditions to get the optimum results on your lawn.

Lawn mowers & mowing

Mowing is undertaken on a regular basis through the summer and is without doubt the most common lawn maintenance task. There are various types of mower to choose from. We discus which type is the most suitable for your lawn. Also included in the lawn mowers section are tips on how to mow the lawn correctly, advice and help on mowing heights, and lawn mower maintenance. More info

Lawn fertiliser

All lawns require the correct dosage of fertiliser or nutrition to maintain their health and vigour, and to remain in tip top condition. Any lawn that is deficient in nutrients is likely to suffer somewhat, and become susceptible to many common lawn problems like pests, weeds and diseases. Our lawn fertiliser page discusses the different types of nutrients and fertiliser available, and what are the best application times for optimum results. More info

Lawn irrigation and watering

During hot and dry spells in the summer months, the soil can become dry and in turn can have a detrimental affect on the quality and health of the turf. During these dry conditions a correctly managed irrigation program is important in any lawn maintenance program as it helps maintain turf health and vigour. The lawn irrigation page has advice & tips on all aspects of irrigation & water management including when to irrigate and how much water to apply. More info

Lawn top dressing

Top dressing is an often overlooked lawn maintenance task that can provide many benefits to the garden lawn. This task is most commonly integrated as part of the autumn lawn care program and usually follows some form of aeration, scarification and overseeding. The benefits of a regular top dressing program can include improved drought resistance & improved drainage resulting in a healthier lawn. Also includes information about the materials used for this lawn care task. More info

Lawn aeration

Aeration is without doubt one of the most important lawn maintenance operations carried out on turf. Most lawns and turf areas will at some point suffer from compaction which in turn has a detrimental effect on the health of the lawn. Soil compaction is remedied with a routine aeration program. There are many types of lawn aeration including hollow tining, slit tining and solid tining. Each type of aeration has its own benefits on the lawn. More info

Lawn scarifying

Scarifying also known as dethatching is another very important lawn maintenance task most commonly undertaken during the spring and autumn maintenance programs. The main purpose of lawn scarifying is to prevent and remove thatch build up, thus promoting a healthier lawn. Scarification is also used to remove moss from the lawn after it has been treated and killed. It also has many other benefits which are discussed in the scarification section. More info

Spring lawn care program

One of the most important times in the lawn care calendar is spring time. Get the spring lawn care program right and you will give your lawn a head start with a thick healthy lawn as you enter the growing season. This program can include moss control, scarifying, overseeding, top dressing, applying a spring and summer fertiliser dressing and weed control. This page has advice on the correct timing of the spring program. More info

Autumn lawn care program

The autumn lawn care program is the time for any repairs and to promote a healthy sward that will survive the cold winter months. This program includes aeration, scarifying, overseeding, top dressing and feeding the lawn. This program produces a resilient lawn during the winter as well as a healthier lawn heading in the spring time. Advice and tips on the correct timing and how to get the full benefit from the autumn program. More info

New lawn construction

You may wish to construct a new lawn for any number of reasons, perhaps your lawn is unacceptable, or you simply want change from a hard surface to turf. This section covers all aspects on constructing a new lawn, from the beginning to completion. All of the stages are covered in detail. It covers such topics as site preparation, site levelling drainage advice, using pre-seeding & pre-turfing fertilisers, choosing between seed and turf, and aftercare help and advice. More info

Lawn grass

Many types of grasses can be found and used in lawns and turf, some are wanted, while some are not welcome and are classed as weed grasses. Fine textured luxury lawns will ideally contain a high percentage bent and fescue. However general purpose utility lawns will contain some ryegrass to help with wear tolerance. We have advice on what is suitable for your lawn requirements. Also includes grass images to help with identification. More info