Winter maintenance

The secret to having a nice well-kept green lawn in winter is to start preparing it in autumn. It might seem your lawn is dormant in winter but it’s how the grass is cared for during this period which will make the difference to the overall health and beauty of it during the summer.

During autumn ensure that all the leaves and any other debris on the grass is conscientiously raked up and put in the compost bin. If the leaves are left on the grass, they will prevent the lawn from receiving proper moisture, nutrients, sunlight and air. While most lawns do not grow at all during winter, they can still die if buried under any kind of debris.

Do not make the mistake and think that summer is the most important time for controlling weed growth because the opposite is actually true. Weeds grow much faster in the winter than the grass, as the lawns are lying dormant during this time. If the weeds are not controlled and permitted to go wild over the winter, there may be very little grass left when the summer season comes along. In late winter, just before spring, it is a very good idea to scarify the lawn (please remember only certain lawns should be scarified – contact us to learn more).

One can rent a scarifier or just use your own lawn mower. Set the mower on its lowest setting and mow the lawn. You will be horrified if it is the first time you have done this, as it will seem as if you are killing the lawn. It will be cut so low, you will be sure you have destroyed it, but in fact, this is very good for the lawn as it removes the dead growth and allows the lawn to breathe and receive light, all of which is fundamental to it growing strong and healthy. Once this has been done, cover the lawn with a fine layer of lawn dressing. This will protect the lawn from any frost and it will nourish the grass. Be sure to water the lawn twice a week until the grass has grown through the dressing.

Summer maintenance

To keep the lawn looking good at all times, it is essential that the lawn is mowed once a week in summer to maintain a lush green lawn. Set your mower's height at the beginning of the season and keep it that way throughout the season. Alternate the direction in which you mow each time in order to keep the grass uniform.

Irrigation

Watering is a very important component of lawn maintenance. It’s advisable to water deep and infrequently – in other words, let the sprinkler run for a long time less frequently than letting it run for short periods often. The roots will grow nearer to the surface to get to the water and make them very vulnerable to temperature change, as well as stress when the ground gets too dry if you don’t water deep enough. The grass could actually die if the roots are too near the surface in areas where frost or extreme cold is prevalent. Its advisable to water the lawn early in the morning as there are little wind and the water pressure is generally stronger. Water will be lost due to evaporation if done in the afternoon.

Lawn Dressing

Our fine sifted Compost and topsoil mixtures are high in feeding value and is ideal for lawn dressing after scarifying or levelling out uneven surfaces.

Landscaping Soil

High in feeding value, ideal for raising existing flower beds or making new beds

Compost

Our Compost is very high in feeding value. Ideal to fertilize your garden and lawn, and it doesn’t smell