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Lawn Care Autumn
The next few months are very important if you would like a beautiful lawn next year.
At this time of year there are a number of undesirable lawn conditions that need to be addressed, including:
• Moss - The wet summer has certainly been a great one for excessive moss.
• Thatch - A build up of decaying matter on the surface of the soil. Not good for the grass but moss loves it!
• Compaction - Heavy soils become compacted preventing nutrients and moisture entering the root zone.
• Pests - Watch out for lots of Daddy Longlegs. Their offspring will eat the roots of your grass!
• Lichen, Algae and Slime Mould - These are common on lawns with low water penetration.
Clean up
Rake away any leaves, twigs and branches. The less debris on the lawn, the healthier it’ll be, not to mention the real benefit from increasing its exposure to sunlight.
Lawns don’t like shade
Take a good look at those border plants, shrubs and trees – they all have a habit of encroaching on the lawn’s space and weakening it by denying it light. Then … get the secateurs out! Also try not to leave children’s toys on the same area of the lawn for too long, move them round if you can!
Check your mower
It’s not too late to get it serviced. Make sure the blade is sharp and keep it that way by buying a spare and swapping it over as the season progresses. Raise the height of cut to a minimum of 1 1/2 – 2 inches and maintain this throughout the summer months. Avoid mowing the grass if there is little or no growth.
Check the weeds
If hand-picking isn’t your thing and you don’t fancy buying, storing and handling chemicals, get the professionals in. Keeping weeds to a minimum helps avoid competition for nutrients and moisture in the soil. Maintain the feeding of the lawns during the summer months, but avoid the use of feeds which contain iron or that need to be watered in. Our slow-release feeds will not scorch your lawn as they are encased by polymer shells. They also work for up to 10 weeks.
Look out for sickly-looking patches. Leatherjackets, the larval form of the ‘Daddy Longlegs’ can devastate a lawn in spring as they chomp through the roots of the grass. If you suspect a problem, get professional advice.
If you have a problem with any of the above call Mark Sullivan at Huddersfield’s GreenThumb 01484 512091 and book your free, no obligation lawn analysis report. |
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Hints & Tips
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A handy hint if you want to keep one corner of the garden tidier and easy to manage is to incorporate raised beds. Utilise for a vegetable patch or herb garden.
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