All of the information below has been written by Lawn Master operatives, who have spent their career maintaining turf.   Jump to What should I do to my lawn in autumn? / How do I take care of my lawn in autumn? How should I dress my lawn in autumn? Should I scarify my lawn in autumn? / Can I scarify my lawn in October? Is autumn lawn feed necessary? Can I seed my lawn in autumn? / Should I overseed in October? What happens when you scarify your lawn? How do you scarify a lawn? What is the best autumn lawn treatment?   What should I do to my lawn in autumn? / How do I take care of m ..read more

If you want to get your lawn ready for Winter, then here is a summary of the lawn treatments to consider scheduling with your local Lawn Master expert this autumn, if you haven’t already.   Fertiliser Application This is one of the most important treatments of our feed programme as it prepares your lawns for the harsh winter conditions ahead. Our main priority for this treatment is to strengthen the grass roots to ensure the plant is healthy through the colder months. The products we use at this time of year are designed to last longer in wetter conditions and will also hold back the begi ..read more

All of the information below has been written by Lawn Master operatives, who have spent their career maintaining turf.   When should I scarify my lawn? Spring is the best time to have your lawn scarified as the lawn will recover much more quickly when it starts to grow. Autumn is also acceptable as the lawn will still grow at a quick enough rate to fully recover.   What fertiliser should I put on my lawn now? The right fertiliser depends on the time of the year, the type of grass, and the current condition of your lawn. Lawn Master’s knowledge and experience ensures that we are able ..read more

We had some beautiful weather across the country in September. Temperatures hit 30°c in some areas and there was little rainfall through several weeks of bright shine and clear skies. The temperature change across many areas this week is stark, and we’ll all be putting on an extra layer or two as the days shorten and a colder wind takes more of the leaves from the trees. Lawns are remarkably resilient. Despite drying out and going into natural dormancy, looking brown or even yellow during dry spells, many have begun to bounce back after a few good downpours. If you made the most of the good we ..read more

Over the past few weeks, many areas of the UK have experienced high temperatures. Whilst this has been welcomed by many, our lawns can often suffer through prolonged periods of dry, hot weather without rainfall. With this in mind, there’s two things that need to be considered to help keep your lawns healthy; correct mowing and adequate watering.     Mowing Your Lawn Correctly For many people, the height of cut is a matter of personal preference. However, it is a matter of fact that you shouldn’t cut below a certain height. All lawn grasses are weakened and more susceptible to disease ..read more

“Overall a very happy customer and looking forward to making it even better going forward.” Mr. Timoll A big thank you to Mr. Timoll for sharing with us an update on how his lawn has been doing since Simon Marsh, who runs Lawn Master Surbiton & Sunbury started looking after the lawn. The photos below show the lawns transformation since August last year, along with updates from Mr. Timoll.   09/08/2020: Getting fed up of lawn being cut within 1 mm of its life. Contacted Lawn Master. Note: The lawn has not been killed off by Lawn Master. Instead a regular feed and weed programme w ..read more

“Retford based lawncare expert Ian Stephens who champions the benefits of nature for health and encourages his customers to appreciate the wildlife around them.” Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Congratulations to our Lawn Master Nottingham & Lincoln representative Ian Stephens on winning the 2020/21 Wildlife on Your Doorstep Award by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.   About Wildlife on Your Doorstep Awards For over a decade, the Wildlife on Your Doorstep Awards have been recognising and rewarding actions taken by individuals, groups and organisations to protect and promote wildlife ..read more

Answers to the most commonly asked questions regarding spring lawn care treatments.     Scarification What is Scarification? Scarification is the removal of thatch, organic matter and debris from a lawn to improve health and to allow new grass to grow. Why Do Lawns Require Scarification? The removal of thatch build-up is the main objective of scarification. The removal of this layer helps to reduce the build-up of moss in a lawn, therefore helping the lawn to recover to its peak condition. Why Use a Professional Scarifier Machine Over a Lawn Rake? Many people believe that a lawn rak ..read more

Alan Lawrie, former Head Greenkeeper at Royal Musselburgh Golf Club recently started his Lawn Master franchise in Edinburgh.     Alan’s Career Alan has spent his entire career managing turf in some of the most challenging environments in the country. Beginning his career as a YTS trainee at Royal Musselburgh, the 6th oldest golf club in the world, at the age of 17, Alan began a full-time greenkeeping apprenticeship there a year later. Working his way through the ranks, and learning about every aspect of golf course management, Alan achieved the role of Assistant Head Greenkeeper at ..read more

The fantastic thing about gardens is that no matter the size, it’s possible to have variety. Even a small terrace or balcony can feature layers of colour, texture and functionality to make a display that’s great to look at, that smells beautiful, attracts wildlife, even cook with! We love lawns, of course, for their multitude of benefits. In addition to being the perfect surface for relaxation, play and sport, they capture rainfall which reduces run-off and replenishes aquifers, they also produce oxygen, absorb CO2, filter and break down pollutants, and cool the environment in hot weather. Ma ..read more