|
|
|
|
| |
Mowing is without doubt the most common job carried out on the lawn. There
are many types of mower to choose from, such as rotary & cylinder mowers. We
discus what is best for your lawn. Also included in the lawn mowers section are how
to mow, mowing heights, lawn mower maintenance and any problems that may arise
from mowing the lawn.
More Info
|
|
|
|
All lawns require nutrients to maintain their health and vigour. Any lawn
lacking in nutrition will suffer and become a target for lawn problems like pests,
weeds and diseases. Our lawn fertiliser section discusses the different types of
nutrients and fertiliser available and what are the best application times for
optimum results.
More Info
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
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 of the turf.
During these dry conditions irrigation benefits the lawn and helps maintain its
health. On the lawn irrigation page we have advice & tips on all aspects of
irrigation & water management.
More Info
|
|
|
|
Top dressing is an often overlooked 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 and scarification. Benefits
can include improved drought resistance & improved drainage resulting in a
healthier lawn.
More Info
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Aeration is without doubt one of the most important operations carried out
on a lawn. All lawns and areas of turf will at some point in time suffer from
compaction. Soil compaction is remedied by aeration. There are many types including
hollow tining, slit tining and solid tining. We discus the benefits of each.
More Info
|
|
|
|
Scarifying is another very important lawn care task usually carried out
during the spring and autumn maintenance programs. The purpose of this operation is
to remove thatch and moss from areas of turf. It also has many other benefits which
are discussed in the scarification section.
More Info
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Get the spring lawn care program right and you can give your lawn a head
start as you enter the growing season. This program can include moss control,
scarifying, overseeding, top dressing and applying a spring and summer fertiliser
dressing. One of the most important times in the lawn care calendar.
More Info
|
|
|
|
The autumn lawn care program is the time for any repairs and to
prepare your lawn for the cold winter months. 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.
More
Info
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
One of the most widely used products in lawn and turf care is sulphate of
iron sometimes called iron sulphate. This product is used in lawn sand, fertilisers
and turf tonics. It is primarily used to control moss but has other benefits
including disease prevention and suppressing worms.
More Info
|
|
|
|
This section covers all aspects on constructing a new lawn, from beginning
to completion in great 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
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Many types of grasses can be found and used in lawns and turf. Fine
textured luxury lawns will ideally contain bent and fescue. However general purpose
lawns will contain some ryegrass to help with wear tolerance. We discuss what is
right for your lawn. Also includes images to help with identification.
More Info
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
Delicious
Digg
Facebook
Furl
Reddit
Stumbleupon
Twitter