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Of all the lawn problems, weeds are arguably the most common and few things can
ruin the look of a nice lawn like weeds. The lawn weeds section has information on
weed prevention, identification and control methods. Many of the most common weeds
are included such as Daisy, Clover, Selfheal & Dandelion.
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At different times of the year lawn & turf diseases can become a
problem on luxury lawns. We discus the different environmental factors that
encourage disease and what cultural & chemical methods you can employ to
discourage this lawn problem. Includes Fusarium. Red Thread & Take-all
Patch.
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During wet periods especially during the autumn and winter months worms
become active close to the surface of the lawn. With this increase in worm activity
brings the problems of worm-casts. Worm casts can be very unsightly and cause many
problems. The worms section has information on the causes of worms and how to
discourage them to minimise the damage.
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Every spring time most lawns will have some degree of moss on them. However
by identifying and remedying the causes of moss, invasion can be kept to a minimum.
On the moss page you will find all the causes and solutions of this major lawn
problem. It also includes the methods used to control moss, remove moss and promote
a quick recovery and how to maintain a moss free lawn in the future.
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One of the most heartbreaking sights is the sudden appearance of mole hills
on your lawn. Although the sight of these hills is bad enough, moles can actually
cause a lot of damage if they are not quickly dealt with. You can find lots of
information on the prevention and control of these creatures on the moles page.
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Thatch is the build up of organic matter in the base of the sward. Although
a little thatch is desirable, too much will have an adverse effect on the health of
the lawn. Here we have information on the causes of thatch build up, how to prevent
it and methods of removing thatch via hollow-tining and scarification.
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Broad leaf weeds such as Daisy & Buttercup are not the only types of
weeds that can be found on a lawn. Certain grasses can also be classed as weeds
especially in luxury lawns. These weed grasses include Annual Meadow, Perennial Rye
and Yorkshire Fog.
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Leather-jackets are one of the most damaging insects in turf. These small
grubs are the larvae of the crane fly and feed on the roots of the grass. Further
damage is causes by birds that feed on these grubs by tearing the turf as they look
for them.
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Chafer Grubs are not as common as Leather-jackets, however they can be just
as destructive and troublesome. As with Leather-jackets they feed on the roots of
the grasses in the lawn and can be difficult to eradicate. Fortunately problems
with Chafer Grubs are very rare on lawns in the UK.
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Mining Bees are sting-less and in most cases they do not cause any serious
damage to the lawn. These insects are usually active during the early summer as
they create tunnels underneath the lawn. Their only real crime is that they create
small mounds of soil at the tunnel entrances.
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