LAWN CARE TIPS FOR FEBRUARY
When February arrives we are all keen to get outside and tidy up the garden. Now is the best month to tinker in the shed or garage to make sure your mower is ready for the season ahead and survey the lawn to check for moss. We have included some helpful February lawn care tips below to get your gardening seasoning off to a great start.
Mowing
If conditions allow get out the mower and lightly cut the lawn; long grass harbours dampness which encourages disease. Check to see if your mower needs servicing.
Moss
Moss has been a real threat to lawns during the winter, and may be affecting your lawn. Apply a specific moss treatment during February, if you need any help, please give us a call to spray with our special industrial strength product.
Don’t Slip On Your Patio/Path (Moss/Algae)
Patios too, can be slippery during the damp winter days. We now have a new product to remove the slime and we will finish it off with a pressure wash if you wish.
Actions required for early spring
• Mow lawn lightly when dry enough
• Treat Moss
• Service your mower
• Treat slippery, slimy and dirty patios
• Later in the month an early feed may be required as the soil temperature increases
LAWN CARE TIPS FOR MARCH
Moss
Moss poses a real threat to lawns this year, and may be affecting your lawn.The Lawncare Co. can spray their special Moss Control Treatment. Moss dies in front of your eyes, and it is best to do it now before the Spring starts, otherwise it will crowd out the grass and lead to a thin and sparse lawn.
Mowing
Mow at least once a week now; make sure mower has been serviced and blade replaced or sharpened.
Fertiliser – Organic
This is the time to feed the lawn after most nutrients will have been washed through during the wet winter months. The fertiliser we use is organic based, so we are feeding the soil to give you the best lawn possible.
Weed Control
Once the weeds and grass are actively growing a selective herbicide to kill broad leaved weeds such as dandelions, daisies and clover within the grass can be applied.
Patio/Drive Weed Treatment
We can spray our industrial strength weed killer which will kill weeds and keep them weed free for several months.
LAWN CARE TIPS FOR APRIL
April can be full of showers, so it’s important that you look after you lawn, once you have treated your lawn in March for Moss, it’s likely now that weeds will start appearing. Follow our useful lawn care tips for April to keep your lawn in full health.
Mowing
Mow at least once a week now. Make sure mower has been serviced and blade replaced or sharpened.
Fertiliser
The fertiliser we use is in an Organic Form, and includes Phosphate and Potassium as well as vital trace elements to promote a vibrant lawn. Our organic feeds lasts 3 months.
Weed Control
Once the weeds and grass are actively growing a selective herbicide to kill broad leaved weeds such as dandelions, daisies and clover within the grass can be applied.
Patio/Driveway Weed Control
Weeds can look unsightly at this time of year in patios and driveways. We can spray a total weed killer to kill them and keep weed free for up to 6 months
LAWN CARE IN MAY
• Organic Fertiliser for a Great Looking Lawn
• This is the time to feed and weed (preferably in that order).
• The fertiliser we use is organic which means we are feeding the soil to help it feed the lawn, and benefit the environment, and give you great looking lawn.
Weed Control
Once the weeds and grass are actively growing a selective herbicide to reduce broad leaved weeds such as dandelions, daisies and clover within the grass can be applied.
Patio/Driveway Weed Control- Ask about our Extra Strong Treatment
Weeds can look unsightly at this time of year in patios and driveways. We can spray a total weed killer to kill them and keep weed free for up to 6 months.
Irrigation
If hot and dry, water once per week and soak grass to prevent it turning brown.
Top Tip: Grass will try and produce a seed head at this time of year. This will look like a pale, coarse stem creeping through the grass. Rake these up prior to mowing so they are vertical and the mower will cut them off. The grass will then green up again is it reverts back to growing green leaves not stems!!)
Actions required in May
• Mow lawn at least once per week
• Apply Spring Feed
• Spray Weeds in lawn with Selective Herbicide
• Spray drive/path/patios with total herbicide to keep Weed Free for Summer
• Irrigate lawn in dry spells
• Rake lawn to help cut off seed heads
Some of the above tasks can be carried out by the lawn owner; other tasks may need some professional intervention.
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