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Autumn and Winter Care
There are several tasks that can be undertaken to help your lawn through the colder months.Feed
Applying a feed to your lawn in the Autumn that contains low nitrogen, but higher levels of potassium and phosporus, will help the general health and disease resistance of your grass.Moss
Moss is normally present due to a number of reasons which can include wet poorly drained soil, shaded areas, poor fertility/areas of grass growth. Treatment normally consists of an application of an iron based product to kill off the moss followed by scarification to rake out the dead matter. To help combat re-occurance, the turf should also be aerated to assist drainage and open up the soil to help the growth of grass (see below).Aeration and Scarification
To tackle the problems associated with soil compaction and the build of thatch (see Lawn information for more info) your lawn should be aerated (small holes that puncture the turf) and/or scarified (raked) during the autumn to help the lawn resist disease/moss and encourage good growing conditions for the coming summer.Mowing
Grass stops growing at a temperature of around 5C and with our milder weather it is likely that the traditional March - October growth period will be stretched either side of these months. Grass can be cut in the winter but ground conditions should be as dry as possible (with no frost or very cold winds) and the grass only 'topped' with the mower on a high setting.Leaves
It is important that leaves and other debris are cleared as frequently as possible from the lawn - a leaf blower/vac will help with this task - visit our gardening supplies section for more.Worm Casts
Worm casts can provide ideal growing grounds for weeds in your lawn - wait until the weather and the casts are dry and simply brush them so that the soil is spread into the turf.Frost, snow and ice
It is always advisable to avoid damaging the grass by walking on your lawns when there is frost, snow or ice around.Maintenance
Remember to get your lawn mower serviced and blades sharpened - dull blades tend to tear the grass causing the tips of the grass to go brown.
See lawn information for more information - or CALL US on 0800 07575 66 to arrange for a free lawn report.
If you think you may have a problem like this, please contact us on 0800 07575 66 to discuss how we may be able to help you.