​We had a wet late Autumn and plenty of rain through the winter period although overall the Winter has been mild and in places grass has not stopped growing at all. Usually, in February we can get our machines onto the Lawns to core aerate and scarify in preparation for spring growth, the recent stormy weather meant we were limited in what we could get done as some lawns were too wet to put the machines on, that disruption has continued into March. So, what does it mean for Lawns and Lawn Care in West Sussex and East Hampshire apart from another scheduling challenge for me! Winter Die Back ..read more

A day at the UK Lawncare Association regional conference at Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Bedfordshire. A chance to see and try out the latest aerators, scarifiers, over seeders and top dressing machines and to speak to one of the leading seed suppliers This sold out event allowed us to talk to other independent lawncare companies about renovation techniques and how the changing climate is impacting how we need to approach our work, well worth braving the M25 for the learnings ..read more

Its raining its pouring! ​Last Autumn, when the rains disrupted our Lawncare schedules, at least we were seeing groundwater levels recharging after the long dry periods of the last several year’s. We hoped for a calm winter with some frosts to reduce pest and disease levels and to allow a normal run in to Spring. It was not to be as the graph below from Southern Water Shows: ​Usually, in February we can get our machines onto the Lawns to core aerate and scarify in preparation for spring growth, this year we managed to aerate a handful of lawns with the predominantly clay soil in this a ..read more

We have spent the last month or so completing lawn renovations, makeovers and repairs across West Sussex and East Hampshire, that’s lawn’s in West & East Wittering, Aldwick, Itchenor, Midhurst, Hambrook, Emsworth, Barnham, Chichester, Porchester, Bosham, Southbourne, Havant, Portsmouth & Selsey that have needed help to get back to their best, most needing the work following damage in the extremes of last summer. So we have been moving tonnes of top dressing and seed, applying wetting agents, scarifying, aerating and providing advice on how to ..read more

​2018, what a year, “The Beast from The East”, the shortest spring in memory and then the hottest, longest dry spell since the 70’s.  So, what did that mean for lawns, well the growth, strengthening and thickening that spring normally brings was brief and then, for those lawns that were not irrigated. month upon month of dry conditions before some brief rainfall relief in the Autumn. Now grass is a hardy plant and can take some punishment, and the mild winter has improved recovery rates but in lots of lawns there are areas that have not come back from the onslaught of last summer’s drought ..read more

At this time of year I am often called for advice from potential customers who are concerned that their lawn may be affected by typical lawn pests, they may be seeing birds or other animals picking at areas of the lawn or unexplained patches or thinning grass. The first thing to do is to get a trowel and have a little dig in and around the area you are concerned with, birds are often picking at ants or worms which may be near the surface as its been so wet this spring. The birds also pick at moss and thatch that may be present to help with nest building often providing a very effective ..read more

After a tough winter and a late spring its only been over the last few weeks that temperatures have been consistently at a level which means that the grass will grow and it amazing how quickly this wonderful plant can spring back to life. We have been busy putting down our organic based spring lawn feed which is balanced to provide a great boost to the grass plant. The feed also contain humic acid and seaweed meal great for the soil. The long, wet and cool winter and early spring has meant in some cases moss has been able to out compete the slow grass growth, in those cases we apply mo ..read more

So it’s been a little while since I have had time to update my blog, it’s been so hectic over the winter period. The weather caused by “The Beast from the East” means its frozen grass and ground so we won’t be putting any products down until the conditions improve which won't be before next week and that means I have a little admin time to catch up. Just a quick reminder that with the amount of frost and snow forecast for this week its best to stay off the grass until its a little warmer as this reduces the potential for damage when the grass is a little brittle. ​ I am just finalising our ..read more

So last night we had the first decent rainfall for weeks which should see a little more green on most lawns. Sadly the forecast for the next couple of weeks shows little sign of any more water falling from the heavens to help with the thirsty grass, so remember, if you are able, to give the lawn a heavy drenching at least once a week and keep that mower blade high until the dry spell breaks.    Despite the lack of rainfall its still possible to make a difference as this lawn in Pulborough illustrates after just one treatment and some good irrigation, lush green and thickening up. It ma ..read more

Wow, the Great British weather, a few days of much needed rain, then fantastic weather and both for the bank holiday! I love, hot, sunny day’s and evenings, getting home from treating lawns across West Sussex, sitting out in the garden or entertaining friends and family with a BBQ. I think relaxing on or by a lush green weed free lawn makes it all even nicer and brings out the colour of the rest of the garden. This is a picture of my own small garden, it’s so vibrant at the moment. ​These long hot and dry periods can be very stressful for a lawn and like us, in this heat, your lawn gets thir ..read more