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What to do with a stressed out lawn?

August 6, 2018June 18, 2018Leave a comment

Last year we had a dry summer and as a result, many lawns in the UK were looking rather worse for wear. Even treated lawns can suffer in drought and nothing can keep a lawn green if it is not provided with enough water. If your lawns are looking stressed out again this year here … Continue reading What to do with a stressed out lawn?

Non-scorch summer lawn treatments

June 18, 20182 Comments

What problems does drought cause for the lawn? Lack of water causes severe drought stress in lawns. Without water, the grass will slow its growth and lose its colour. Fungal pathogens will find drought-stressed grass easy to attack, especially in the warm and humid evenings. Drought also increases the risk of causing burn/scorch from lawn … Continue reading Non-scorch summer lawn treatments

What does a biostimulant do?

September 5, 2017September 5, 2017Leave a comment

Biostimulants are growing in popularity very quickly, especially in the turf management industry; they have a wide range of benefits that make economic and environmental sense. They are usually made with natural ingredients, are generally low in nutrient value, and are used to improve plant health, colour and vigour. Here's a quick overview of the … Continue reading What does a biostimulant do?

Watering lawns: Tips to pass on to your customers

June 19, 2017June 19, 2017Leave a comment

In this summer weather, lawns are likely to struggle without water and may turn brown as they go dormant. The best way that your customers can keep their lawns green all through the summer, regardless of rain, is to water them! [Assuming there are no hosepipe restrictions of course.] Here are some useful tips to … Continue reading Watering lawns: Tips to pass on to your customers

What are lawn wetting agents for?

June 7, 2017June 7, 20171 Comment

Wetting agents are surfactants that are specifically designed for use on lawns to help them "wet" easily and evenly. They have long been used in the golf industry, but they are now becoming more popular in professional lawn care as they offer some attractive benefits. What is the problem? Over time soil can become hydrophobic; this … Continue reading What are lawn wetting agents for?

How does drought affect lawns?

May 11, 2017Leave a comment

The British Isles get quite a lot of rain for most of the year; for this reason, most of the public have no need to install lawn irrigation equipment. Unfortunately, when we do get the odd spell of dry weather our lawns begin to suffer and the job of the lawn care technician becomes quite … Continue reading How does drought affect lawns?

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