We provide specialist, value for money lawn treatment and weed control services, improving the health and appearance of various sized gardens within a 50 mile radius of our base in Alconbury Weston.
Lawns – 5 Treatments
T1 Spring Treatment
We fully assess how the lawn has fared over the winter and apply the correct fertiliser and weedkiller.
T2 Early Summer Treatment
Designed to create the best appearance we feed and weed according to the current and forecast weather conditions. We also check for the early signs of any diseases that can be dealt with as soon as possible.
T3 Late Summer Treatment
The weather will have determined the condition of your lawn and will apply a suitable fertiliser and treat any weeds that have reappeared
T4 Autumn Treatment
One of the most important to prepare and strengthen the grass roots the ensure healthy grass during the colder months.
T5 Winter Treatment
Treatment to control moss and persistent weeds along with fertilisers that encourage root development.
Scarification
Over time lawns become choked with thatch, this layer of dead and decaying organic matter lies on the top of the root zone. This impedes the penetration of water and nutrient to the lawns roots thus stunting their growth. This results in weak growth and leads to pale, thin lawns. Scarification is the process of removing thatch from the surface of the lawn. The process is carried out with a mechanical scarifier which consists of a rotating horizontal shaft of blades which penetrate the top surface of the lawn removing the thatch. As well as removing thatch, scarification also provides an element of aeration, improving drainage and disease tolerance, and will also reduce sponginess in the lawn. After scarification we rake the thatch out of your lawn and bag it for your disposal. Scarification should only be carried out when grass is actively growing in order that it can recover from this rigorous process. In a perfect world, lawns should be scarified annually either in spring or autumn. Scarification provides a great opportunity to invigorate your lawn, we can also over-seed your lawn after scarification which will promote quicker recovery and thicken up the lawn.
Aeration
Foot traffic, lawn mowing and even rain causes compaction on your lawn. This squeezing together of the upper surface of soil reduces the ability of air, water and nutrients to penetrate through into the root zone. This has an adverse effect on the quality and visual appearance of your lawn. There is a solution… aeration. Aeration is the process by which thousands of holes are punched into your lawns surface. The process not only creates the surface holes but also fractures the ground below, creating tiny cracks down which air, water and nutrients travel. Aeration increases the rooting depth of the grass, increases the rate at which the soil breaks down thatch and also improves the effectiveness of fertilisation. Aeration can be achieved using solid or hollow tines we will be happy to advise you as to which option would be most suitable for your lawn. Aeration can be performed throughout the year, weather permitting, and it is one of the most beneficial treatments for your lawn.
Over-Seeding
Over time and for various reason lawns can become tired, thin and patchy. This situation can be improved with an over-seed of the lawn. Normally carried out after scarification, over-seeding allows you the opportunity to introduce stronger, drought resilient and more attractive seed varieties into your lawn. Lawns in shady spots suffer from lack of colour, thinness and patches. To treat this condition “shade tolerant” seed varieties can be introduced into your lawn to improve its ability to cope with the shaded conditions. We have a vast range of top quality lawn seed varieties and would be happy to advise you as to the most appropriate seed for your lawn.
Lawn Top Dressing
A great way to improve the condition of the soil beneath your lawn is to top dress. A mixture of minerals such as sand, silt and organic materials such as peat is added to the surface of your lawn. This material brings substantial benefits to your lawn such as:
- Reduction in thatch levels
- Improvement to drainage
- Improvement in soil structure
- Improved water and nutrient retention
It also provides a visual solution to unsightly cracks and undulations due to soil settlement. Top dressing can be carried out throughout the year. We will be happy to advise you on the appropriate type of top dressing for your soil type.
Driveways, Patios and Car Parks
Weed Control using professional grade weedkillers. From annual to monthly treatments as required.
Contact us at any time during the year to start treatments.