Lawn Care Problems, Tips, Questions and Answers

Whichever it is the chances are the grass turns a straw brown colour. Other than that, there is visually little difference in the lawn so try some simple tests

Controlling weeds in a lawn requires a combination of strategies depending on the types of weeds and your preferences regarding chemical or non-chemical methods.

The process can be as simple as just adding water but the benefits of the following watering program have proven to speed and improve the recovery whilst saving time and water.

During winter take care in frost conditions or when snow is heavy as you can damage the grass and cause a snow mould attack

How to repair your lawn if it gets flooded or just becomes water logged from excessive rainfall.

Spring is a busy time for lawns and gardens as plants and grass start growing. We’ll cover everything that is needed starting with early spring.

There are two main categories of lawn weeds: broad leaf weeds and grass weeds. Methods for controlling each are different.

As autumn approaches the weather “should” start cooling and getting wetter; the ideal time to consider tasks such as feeding and weeding and to tackle any maintenance and repairs before winter.

Worms benefit the lawn by increasing organic breakdown and improving aeration and fertility however they do cause problems with their spiral casts

These are usually a sign of a healthy soil though on occasions a crop of toadstools will grow due to an excessive thatch layer or form a fairy ring.

Rusts is a fungal disease noticed as a yellowing of the grass leaves. Mildew often looks like someone has painted the grass leaves white

Of all grass diseases red thread lawn fungus is the most common causing brown patches or a blotchy appearance. The blotches will have a pink colouration