Now is an ideal time to prevent damage caused by Chafer Grubs

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Chafer grubs are the larvae of the chafer beetle. They can cause problems on any grassed area including lawns by feeding on the roots of grass plants. The adults range from 9 to 39 mm in length and have different coloured heads and wings cases. The adults emerge between the end of May and July … [Read more...]

Lawn Problems

Even after following a strict maintenance programme you may find your lawn occasionally requires additional work or succumbs to pests or diseases. Thatch Thatch is a build-up of dead bits of grass on the surface of the soil and is quite natural in lawns that are getting old. The thatch prevents rain … [Read more...]

Dealing with moss in your lawn

If moss is a problem on your lawn you will need to scarify it out. You may also consider applying lawn sand or a weed and moss-killer product before scarifying. This will help to kill and remove more of the moss. Allow the moss to turn brown/black before scarifying. It is important not to scarify … [Read more...]

Mushrooms in the Lawn

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Do you have mushrooms in your lawn? The mushrooms you find in your lawn are actually helping to decay dead and rotting matter beneath the surface of the lawn with most of the activity taking place under the turf. Underneath many lawns there are dead or dying tree roots, fallen leaves or thatch as … [Read more...]