Lawn Weeds
What is a weed A weed is ‘a plant that is growing out of place’ or ‘a plant growing where it is not desired’. When we think of weeds in…
Lawn Disease
A lawn disease is an abnormal turf condition that has an adverse effect on the grass. They are often difficult to identify correctly, as so many have similar symptoms and…
Lawn Aeration
A regular lawn aeration program is essential for good turf health. In fact, if you ask any turf care professional what are the most important ingredients for healthy turf, all…
Lawn Thatch
Thatch build up or accumulation is one of the most common problems in lawn and turf care. It is also commonly referred to as fibre, mat or litter. What is…
Scarifying Lawns
Regularly scarification is extremely beneficial to its overall health and vigour. Scarifying lawns is often referred to raking, verti-cutting and de-thatching too. All of them are pretty much the same…
Leather Jackets
Leatherjackets are the larvae of the crane fly (above). They lay their eggs in the turf at the end of summer, hatching shortly afterwards.[/caption] Leatherjackets Tipula Spp. are the soil-dwelling…
Chafer Grubs
Chafer grubs are the larvae of the Chafer Beetle. There are several species found in the UK, the most common being the Cock Chafer Melolontha melolontha, which is sometimes referred…
Lawn Fertiliser
Fertiliser plays an important role in any lawn and turf maintenance program. A lawn fertiliser consists of different nutrients, each one plays a vital role in plant nutrition and maintaining…
Over Seeding
What is overseeding Overseeding an already established lawn is regarded by many lawn experts as an essential task in the autumn maintenance program. Overseeding is the process of sowing new…
