We often get asked about the practical and nutritional differences of using liquid and granular forms of iron sulphate in professional lawn care, it's an interesting question and often makes for a lively debate! Which type is better for avoiding staining? If you're familiar with iron sulphate products you'll know about their tendency to cause orange/brown … Continue reading Iron Sulphate: Liquid vs granular
Lawn scarification is an important part of lawn care but did you know all the reasons for doing it? Understanding why you are scarifying will not only help you sell your services better but also help you to achieve the lovely lawn that your customer is looking for. Removing thatch and moss from a lawn Thatch and … Continue reading Why do we scarify lawns?
Like it or not, iron sulphate is a very useful, and easy to buy, compound for professional lawn care technicians! Products made with iron sulphate have traditionally always been applied prior to scarification in an attempt to blacken the moss and make it easier to remove. But these days more and more lawn care professionals … Continue reading Should I apply iron sulphate before or after scarification?
What is scarification for? Scarification is quite simply the process of removing organic matter from the lawn. It plays an important role in the maintenance of a modern domestic lawn and is a service offered by nearly all professional lawn care companies. Reasons for scarifying can vary. Generally, it is used for thatch and moss removal from … Continue reading When is the best time of year to scarify lawns?
Moss is a familiar enemy to most lawn care technicians in the UK. The unfortunate truth is that our climate is perfect for it. Dark, wet winters allow moss to flourish; dominating any turfgrass species that are attempting to make it through the season. This guide will help you understand the many reasons why moss might … Continue reading The Truth About Moss
